Deputy Sheriff - Court Security & Transport

Washington County•Government Center, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a dedicated and professional Deputy Sheriff to focus on Court Security & Jail Transport. This position provides a consistent Monday–Friday schedule and supports the safety and order of court operations and oversees the secure transport of individuals in custody to court hearings, medical appointments, partner detention centers, etc. With countywide jurisdiction, deputies assigned to this role focus on ensuring the safety and order of courtrooms, judges, staff, and visitors; providing secure transportation of individuals in custody between jail facilities, courts, medical appointments, and other approved locations; maintaining security within judicial buildings and restricted areas; and responding to incidents and supporting courtroom operations as needed. This assignment offers the opportunity to apply strong officer safety skills in a structured environment while serving as a key partner in the justice process. The Deputy Sheriff is responsible for the protection of life, the security of property, the prevention of crime, the apprehension of criminals, and the general enforcement of laws and ordinances by way of routine patrol, investigation, and traffic regulation performed in a squad car or on foot. Deputies are also tasked with working to strengthen our community through community engagement activities. A variety of career enhancing assignments are available once proficiency in General Patrol has been established including Investigations, Water, Parks and Trails, Court Security, Civil Process, School Resource Officer, Special Enforcement Teams, K9 and more. Additionally, there are a broad range technical roles and programs available including SWAT, Water Rescue & Recovery, Mobile Field Force and more. While this position reports directly to assigned Sergeant, the work involves an element of personal danger. Deputies must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise sound personal judgment in high stress situations.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license
Must be eligible to possess and lawfully use a firearm, and successfully qualify with a handgun and other department weapons according to existing department qualification standards.
Must be P.O.S.T licensed or be eligible for licensing by the Minnesota P.O.S.T. board at the time of hire.
Must be 21 years of age or older at time of examination
High school graduate or GED certificate
Licensed or eligible for licensing by the Minnesota P.O.S.T. board.
Must achieve a passing score in each of the following: testing/interview process, psychological examination, background investigation, physical examination, and drug test at the time an appointment is offered.
Must successfully qualify with a handgun and other department weapons according to existing department qualification standards.
Social and general intelligence with an aptitude for police duty
Knowledge of modern methods of patrol, detection, identification, evidence handling, reporting and communications.
Working knowledge of Washington County geography
Familiarity with Sheriff’s Office rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and directives.
Knowledge and skill in keyboarding and computer programs.
Good judgment and character
Ability to meet and treat the public courteously, tactfully, and fairly
Accurate, legible compilation and preparation or dictation of reports.
Ability to report to work on a regular and timely basis.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Skill in the competent operation of motor vehicles and other vehicles necessary to law enforcement operations
Skill in the competent use of firearms and other law enforcement weapons of the department.
Support and prioritize a welcoming and respectful workplace that fosters diversity and encourages contributions from all individuals.
Provide inclusive and equitable service to all members of the community with dignity and respect.
Demonstrate support for the County’s diversity, equity and inclusion program.
Promotes a culture of continuous quality improvement in the workplace.
Demonstrates knowledge of continuous quality improvement.
Promotes the use of data and continuous quality improvement to drive the department's work and achieve results.
Demonstrates knowledge of modern methods of patrol, detection, identification, evidence handling, reporting and communications.
Demonstrates knowledge of Sheriff's Office rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and directives.
Demonstrates skills in communication in order to meet and treat the public courteously, tactfully, and firmly.

Nice To Haves

Prior sworn law enforcement experience
Previous law enforcement experience
MN POST eligible
Candidates with law enforcement experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Ensuring the safety and order of courtrooms, judges, staff, and visitors
Providing secure transportation of individuals in custody between jail facilities, courts, medical appointments, and other approved locations
Maintaining security within judicial buildings and restricted areas
Responding to incidents and supporting courtroom operations as needed
Patrols the roads, waterways, parks, trails and cities or areas under contractual agreements for the purposes of protecting people and property by preventing crimes and enforcing statutes and ordinances.
Responds to calls for service from the public and other agencies; determines if any laws have been broken, take enforcement if appropriate; mediate disputes, administers first aid when appropriate; advise complainants as to course of action or possible solutions.
Prepares detailed written and electronic reports regarding incidents and activities that occur during a shift; maintains and keeps appropriate records related to investigations, ticketing, training, work with other agencies.
Conducts initial investigations to include such activities as: collecting evidence, dusting for prints, interviewing suspects or witnesses, taking photographs of crime scenes and other investigative activities.
Issues citations, makes arrests, & transports prisoners to jail, and processes prisoners.
Provides truthful and credible testimony in court regarding facts of cases, law enforcement procedures, collection of evidence and findings of investigations.
Investigates automobile accidents and crimes, gathering information and making detailed reports; assumes charge of major incident scenes until relieved, ascertains facts available at the scene, gathering, preserving, and processing evidence.
Ensures the proper use and maintenance of law enforcement related equipment, including, cars, trucks, snowmobiles, boats, trailers, ATV's, haulers, computers, search, and rescue apparatus, etc.
Attends meetings, forums, and events to connect with the public about a variety of public safety issues as well as to have a presence at community-oriented events; plans and coordinates giveaways, booths, PowerPoints, presentations, and curriculum used to educate and inform others about law enforcement activities and public safety issues.
Creates, promotes, monitors, and supervises community crime prevention programs such as Neighborhood Watch and National Night Out.
Conducts residential and commercial premise surveys incorporating the principals of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design as well as other basic crime prevention techniques; conducts alcohol & tobacco compliance checks at local businesses.
Keeps informed of and attends trainings and meetings to stay current on recent changes to laws, statutes, and local ordinances.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Conducts the investigation of crimes to include such activities as interviewing suspects, witnesses, and informants, dusting for fingerprints, tracking the location of suspects, photographing the crime scene, and other related activities.
Investigates homicide, criminal sexual conduct, and other serious felony investigations; cultivates and uses Confidential Informants, coordinates with the BCA and other LE Agencies on large scale investigations.
Provides case information and recommendations to the County Attorney's Office and Child Protection, conducts detailed Crime Scene evidence collection, works with the County Attorney's Office for trial preparation, logs and stores evidence to be used in criminal matters.
Conducts forensics work on computers used in crime or may contain evidence, coordinate and make requests of the MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension in forensic area.
Compiles evidence and prepares written reports on criminal investigations.
Collaborates with other law enforcement agencies to resolve criminal complaints.
Reviews evidence and reports with the County Attorney staff to determine the need to collect additional evidence or to process a complaint/warrant.
Investigates deaths and accidents involving boats, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and other recreational vehicles.
Performs safety inspections of all rental watercraft within Washington County.
Conducts commercial vehicle and weight restriction enforcement.
Performs the pick-up and delivery of inmates to or from the Washington County Jail, Minnesota Department of Corrections, various medical or dental facilities, multiple city jails, county jails, and state and federal prisons as directed by the Transport Sergeant.
Ensures all policies and procedures are followed while transporting inmates to and from the Washington County Jail thereby ensuring the safety of the public and inmates.
Responsible for the physical screening of inmates ensuring no weapons or contraband are in the inmates' possession at any time.
Prepares notices of third-party levies and sales and executes these functions, traces and collects taxes from individuals owing delinquent mobile home taxes.
Prepares returns of service for all instruments received and served.
Records fees for service and performs other accounting/record keeping activities.
Provides a visible presence in the court area and serves as the primary law enforcement officer in the Government Center.
Reviews the court schedule and coordinates court security activities including special details with the Court Administrator or designee, coordinates additional security for high-risk trials or high-risk inmates.
Monitors the metal/contraband detector to prevent the introduction of unauthorized weapons or illegal contraband and conducts searches of people entering the court area.
Conducts inspections of the courts and reviews security procedures at the Government Center and satellite court facilities.
Assists school administration in achieving a safe learning environment for students and staff.
Interacts with students to prevent physical violence, disorder, or problems involving the school population.
Presents law enforcement related information and programs to students.
Performs or assists investigations of law enforcement incidents occurring in the schools and make proper referrals or petitions to court.
Directs traffic on school grounds and maintains security in all school buildings.