DEPUTY SHERIFF (Full-Time)

Isanti County•Cambridge, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Isanti County is currently accepting applications for a full-time Deputy Sheriff. This role involves protecting life and property, patrolling and responding to calls for services, preventing crime, apprehending criminals, and enforcing laws and ordinances within the County. Responsibilities include performing investigations, traffic regulation, serving civil papers, maintaining records, preparing reports, and related duties. The work is performed under the direction of the Sheriff.

Requirements

Associates/Technical degree, and minimal experience in law enforcement or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) License upon hire.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must pass a criminal history background investigation.
Must pass a pre-employment physical examination.
Must pass a pre-employment psychological evaluation.
Ability to plan and organize work effectively.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to coordinate and activate department plan of action with other departments of government.
Ability to assume command of an emergency.
Ability to manage time and stressors.
Ability to assemble and maintain data records.
Ability to employ critical decision-making skills.
Ability to understand and interpret budgets.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County Board, co-workers, other government, volunteer, social and industry officials, media, and the public.
Ability to safely, competently, and legally possess and handle firearms while both on duty and off duty.
Ability to provide effective, credible testimony in a court of law or other legal proceedings.
Ability to maintain a regular and timely work attendance.
Distant vision of 20/100 uncorrected, corrected to 20/20.
Near vision of 20/20 either corrected or uncorrected.
Normal color vision and depth perception standards.
Normal hearing standards.
Normal height/weight proportion standards.
Full function of spine and all limbs and digits.
Must not have episodes of dizziness, blackouts or incapacitating headaches.
Must not have cardiovascular problems including hypertension that may interfere with job performance.
Must not have allergic problems that may interfere with job performance.
Must not have any respiratory impairment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to emergency preparedness/homeland security.
Knowledge of state and adjoining counties emergency preparedness/homeland security programs.
Knowledge of legal requirements to meet state and federal regulations.
Knowledge of community organizations.
Knowledge of office procedures.

Responsibilities

Provides routine patrol service to the County to identify potential criminal/non-criminal activities, traffic, and health and safety concerns.
Apprehends and arrests persons involved in criminal activity with reasonable force, if necessary.
Investigates criminal activities such as burglaries, child abuse and neglect, vehicular homicide, felony stops, search warrants, homicides, gambling, thefts, forgeries, domestic violence, drug investigations, assaults, jail security, arson, animal welfare, suicides, game violations, and pollution violations.
Investigates non-criminal activities such as boat and water safety, building security, town security, residence security, civil process, courtroom testimonies, complaint signing, vehicle maintenance, county park security, wildlife control, and coroner assistance.
Manages traffic incidents such as accidents, property damage, personal injury, DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) arrests, petty misdemeanors, and traffic direction.
Interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects; enforces appropriate laws and/or ordinances.
Assists state patrol, Department of Natural Resources, and other counties as needed.
Performs special assignments, including entry team, detox transfers, mental illness transfers, prisoner transfers, transient transfers, emergency blood transfers, and eye transfers.
Reviews, receives, and prepares various reports, documents, and forms.
Communicates with the public as a representative of the Sheriff’s office.
Delivers community relations services; facilitates public discussions and presentations on drugs, abductions, gangs, crime prevention and related programs; promotes drug prevention education and conducts safety training and preparedness.
Speaks with complainants and the public in person and over the phone.
Exercises teamwork with other county employees and management in carrying out the shared mission of serving the public.
Follows workplace safety rules and notifies management of observed risks in a timely manner.
Maintains the confidentiality of data that is protected by law.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
Life insurance (basic coverage for yourself plus optional voluntary coverage)
Long-term disability insurance
Paid Time Off, including vacation, sick, and personal leave
12 paid holidays per year
Deferred compensation plans
Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) contributions from both employer and employee
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Wellness Program