FT DEPUTY SHERIFF

## Description

**Nature of Work:**

This position is responsible for protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Morrison County. A Patrol Deputy is generally the first response to situations requiring a law enforcement presence ranging in levels of assistance from mailbox vandalism to searching for lost persons to homicide investigator from the department.

**Communicates with:**

Internally – All Sheriff staff.

Externally – State/county/city entities and public.

**Supervision:**

N/A

**Essential Work Functions:**

• Patrols an assigned area to enforce local, State, and Federal laws; investigates crimes; collects evidence; interviews witnesses and suspects.
• Responds to calls for assistance, policy enforcement, medical help, or safety; collects information, assists with possible medical emergencies, and determines need for further action; performs lifesaving procedures.
• Performs investigations regarding complaints; questions individuals involved in incidents; gathers information and evidence; determines laws, regulations, or rules broken; prepares information and documentation for trial.
• Apprehends criminals and offenders.
• Performs civil process operations. Prepares and presents educational programs regarding laws, rules, regulations, and safety.
• Testifies in court, explaining evidence and observations collected and/or made during incidents that result in criminal prosecutions or civil disputes.
• Maintains records of crimes, injuries, incidents, and traffic accidents; enters data into Records Management System.
• Drafts and executes search warrants.
• Transports inmates and provides security for courtroom, other law enforcement agency or medical facility if necessary.
• Performs the duties of a Deputy Coroner to include investigating death scenes.

**Other Work Functions**

• Performs related work as required.

## Qualifications
**Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience:**

• Requires two years of formal training in tech or associate degree.
• Less than one (1) year of experience required.
• Ability to pass all position required background(s) and testing(s).

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:**

• Valid MN driver’s license.
• Peace Officers Standards and Training License.
• Knowledge of:
• Law enforcement weapons and equipment
• Safety principles and practices
• Defensive techniques
• Physical apprehension, handcuffing, and restraining techniques
• (EMSRB) First responder certification.
• Firearms license and certification.
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Course certification.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Able to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

**Persons with disabilities:**

The above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.

**Physical Demands and Work Environment:**

In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands

• | | | | | |
• | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
• | **Exposed to:** | **24% or Less** | **25% - 49%** | **50%-74%** | **75% or more** |
• | Office environment | | X | | |
• | Sitting, standing | | | X | |
• | Walking, reaching, pulling | | X | | |
• | Typing/data entry | | | X | |
• | Talking, hearing | | | X | |
• | Close and distance vision | | X | | |
• | Heavy (Over 60 pounds of force) | | X | | |
• | Challenging or threatening behaviors | | | | X |
• | Hazardous physical conditions | | | | X |
• | Hazardous materials | | | X | |
• | Atmospheric Conditions | | | X | |
• | Travel | | | | X |
• | Extreme temperatures | | | X | |
• | Environmental | | X | |