Deputy Sheriff

Wright County•Buffalo, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs difficult protective service work maintaining the peace, protecting the public, promoting public safety, responding to emergency situations, and enforcing Minnesota statutes and local ordinances. Work is performed under the general direction of the Sergeant. In this position you have the ability to work in the following units: Patrol, School Resource, Narcotics - Special Investigations, Major Crimes Investigation, Court Security, Detective, Civil Process, Field Training, K-9, Warrant and Transports, Boat and Water Safety, or any other capacity deemed necessary by the Sheriff.

Requirements

Associates/Technical degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, or related field, or other credentials acknowledged by the MN Peace Officers Standard and Training Board that allow for full-time licensure.
Must be able to pass a medical evaluation, physical assessment screening, psychological evaluation, and background investigation.
Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) license upon hire.
Must be able to legally possess/carry a firearm.
A valid driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility is also required upon hire and throughout career.
Knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts of law enforcement, investigations, criminal justice; knowledge of local, State, and Federal laws, regulations, and codes relating to law enforcement activities; knowledge of approved Sheriff’s Office practices, procedure, and techniques; knowledge of the streets and highways and geography of Wright County; knowledge of first aid and emergency medical response; skill in assessing situations quickly and accurately and implementing responses and course of action to resolve serious/major incidents within established guidelines; skill in the use of standard office equipment, including computer and software programs; verbal and written communication skills sufficient to effectively draft and present sensitive or technical information, including investigative reports, and respond to questions from a wide variety of audiences, including speaking before groups and with the media; reading comprehension skills sufficient to understand and interpret technical documents; interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange and/or convey information, receive work direction, and maintain effective working relationships; ability to learn computer systems specific to the County and Sheriff’s Office; ability to operate and use emergency vehicles, handgun, less lethal shotgun, rifle, baton, handcuffs, chemical munitions, first aid kit, pagers, bolt cutters, portable breath tester, radar units, intoxilyzers, gas guns, gas masks, special firearms, night vision equipment, body armor, traffic control vest, riot helmet, and surveillance equipment; ability to perform physical tasks while under emotional stress; ability to use practical judgment in potentially dangerous, life threatening situations; ability to sufficiently defend self and others in a physical encounter; ability to use firearms and other types of law enforcement equipment; ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to effectively deal with hostile, potentially violent individuals and de-escalate dangerous behavior; ability to work long hours which may include rotating shifts; ability to be available on call after hours as a resource to the on-duty supervisor and in case of emergency situations; ability to pay attention to detail and effectively organize time and anticipate, plan and successfully respond to changing circumstances, pressure and deadlines; ability to perform all job duties in compliance with safety guidelines and with an ongoing awareness of safety practices; ability to communicate courteously and professionally while maintaining positive working relationships with others when carrying out all job functions.

Nice To Haves

CANDIDATES WITH CURRENT MN POST LICENSE - HIRING WAGE WILL BE CONSIDERED BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION.
IF HIRED, CANDIDATES WHO POSSESS THREE OR MORE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS A LICENSED MN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL 5% WAGE INCREASE UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A ONE YEAR PROBATIONARY PERIOD.

Responsibilities

Serves in a designated area of the County to enforce all laws and regulations, to provide security, to detect violators, and to develop positive relationships with the public.
Receives, prioritizes, and responds to non-emergency calls.
Responds to emergency situations such as accidents, medical emergencies, fire scenes and other emergencies; performs various other tasks to secure the scene and assist other emergency personnel.
Conducts detailed investigations of accidents, criminal activities, and public safety incidents.
Participates as a team member with Deputies, supervisors, and residents to identify and prioritize problems, develop and implement solutions, and evaluate results.
Organizes resources within the community, the Sheriff’s Office, and other agencies to reduce crime and meet the appropriate needs of the community; works toward building partnerships with residents, service providers, other agencies.
Maintains records of activities; prepares reports to provide information to investigators and/or prosecutors.
Testifies in court proceedings to present evidence and to give personal account of incident/crime as needed.
Maintains firearms and other issued equipment.
Attends all required training classes; completes testing and certifications as required.
Performs other duties and activities as assigned.
The Patrol Deputy spends most of the work time in marked squad cars, patrolling the district, responding to calls for service, and investigating incidents. Has frequent public contact and maintains positive public contact.
The School Resource Deputy is assigned to specific schools and/or school districts and is responsible for developing positive relationships with students, school administration and staff and for security related issues, criminal complaints, bomb threats, facility safety and drug abuse resistance education programs. Work is performed in the schools most of the time and in the office, at meetings and events, and driving the rest of the time. Patrols hallways and parking lots, lunchrooms, recess, problem crosswalks, bus stops, pick up and drop off areas; reviews camera surveillance. Communicates with students, answers questions, provides information. Recognizes pre-delinquent behaviors and takes steps to avert problem behaviors. Serves as liaison with school counselors, teachers, and administrators regarding building security, developing procedures and following up on referrals, etc. Checks on the welfare of students out of school, as requested by child protection or other Deputies and facilitates meetings with other Deputies. Conducts classroom programs on any law enforcement topic for students; conducts school staff training. Assists with locker searches, student searches, lock down, and safety drills. Attends school administration and staff meetings, committee meetings, County Board meetings, meetings with parents, and school events. Responds to incidents and emergencies; takes command of critical incidents at schools until supervisor arrives. Assigned where needed during summer months.
The Narcotics Deputy works in a plain-clothes, undercover capacity to investigate narcotics crimes and any other investigations requiring plain-clothes or covert surveillance technology. Work is performed in the office and in the field. Plans, documents, and executes search warrants, surveillance, undercover buys, informant buys and other high-risk operations; installs covert surveillance equipment; oversees cash used in investigations and payment of informants. Recruits, manages, and uses informants (both civilian and criminal) to aid in the investigation and prosecution of offenders. Creates, maintains, and safeguards intelligence files accessible only by SIU; maintains security of off-site evidence shed. Assists other Sheriff’s Office divisions by disseminating confidential information or utilizing investigative techniques and contacts not available to other divisions. Cooperates and participates in investigations, maintains relationships with task forces from local, State, and Federal agencies; enters all operations into national database to ensure safety of SIU and other units in geographic area. Represents the Sheriff’s Office in civil forfeiture proceedings for property seized and forfeited.
The MCIU Deputy locates, collects, and documents any and all physical evidence found at crime scenes. Work is performed in the office approximately 60% of the time and in the field approximately 40% of the time. Collects evidence at traffic crash scenes, in ‘garbage houses’, on decomposing bodies, and in all types of weather. Determines how to process evidence at a crime scene including the best order, what to process, and what methods to use. Performs tests in the lab and at the crime scene using specialized equipment to test for various substances, fingerprints, impressions. Works with other agencies to send evidence out for testing and to get instructions on handling various materials. Presents and recreates the crime scene in reports and in court. Enters and classifies fingerprints in system and runs searches. Schedules and develops training for MCIU on evidence handling. Maintains and orders specialized supplies and equipment used in evidence handling, processing, and testing. Works with Detectives and County Attorneys in preparing cases, explaining processes.
The Deputy - Court Security Division provides essential security functions and maintains a secure environment throughout the facilities for judges, staff and the general public. The Deputy operates and maintains the security screening functions of the courthouse; enforces courtroom and courthouse policies and procedures relative to safety, security and orderliness. Most work is performed in a courtroom and building environment. Occasionally work is performed to transport prisoners.
The Detective conducts and manages investigations of alleged felony and serious misdemeanor incidents in the County, to establish a basis for arrest and court action. Follows up on initial reports from Patrol Deputies or the public, developing leads, identifying suspects, witnesses, and clues. Develops cases and prepares cases for prosecution. Gathers, analyzes, and distributes crime data and intelligence regarding crime trends and patterns, and provides information internally to alert the Department or Division. Detectives may specialize in intelligence or property crimes, or the collection of evidence such as fingerprints, computer storage devices, handwriting, other. Physical demands and working conditions are the same as for Deputies, but there is less frequent exposure to hazards, unpleasant working conditions, and physical demands; time is generally split evenly between work in the office and in the field depending on the specific assignment. Detectives may spend more time working independently and less time driving (approximately one hour per day driving) but there are some longer trips. Requirements for timeliness and large case load require high attention to detail and working under tight deadlines. Conducts and manages investigations on criminal cases. Investigates all unnatural deaths and some natural deaths within the County. Cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in investigations; analyzes cases and works with other agencies to make connections to other cases, including inactive cases, and resolve open cases; exchanges information; attends meetings. Prepares required investigative reports and develops and maintains accurate, complete, and up-to-date case files and case notes; develops complete reports and writes case narrative. Works to develop confidential informants; maintains contact with these individuals for certain periods of time and tracks down and serves subpoenas when necessary. Coordinates and cooperates with local, State, and Federal law enforcement agencies on cases; takes internal cases from other Counties and agencies as assigned.