Patrol Deputy

Douglas, County of•Mn 56308, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A Patrol Deputy performs duties to enforce federal, state, and local laws; protect and serve citizens of Douglas County and promote public safety. As a Patrol Deputy, you may be assigned special assignments on an ongoing or short-term basis. Special assignments include school resource officer, general investigations, fraud investigator, civil process, drug task force, k9, drone operator, SWAT, dive team, water patrol, honor guard, and recreational safety deputy. While much of this work is performed independently and without the immediate presence of a supervisor, deputies are required to draw upon their extensive training, department policies and procedures, mandates, and laws governing a deputy's response and conduct when determining the appropriate course of action, balancing education and enforcement.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Associate's Degree in Law Enforcement or its equivalent.
Must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position.
Currently possess a valid Class D, Minnesota State Driver's License or ability to obtain upon start of employment.
Qualify with a handgun and other department weapons according to existing department qualification standards.
Must possess an operating telephone or cell phone for use of being contacted in case of an emergency.
Shall not have been the subject of any prior conduct-related investigations or peace officer license suspensions or revocations by P.O.S.T. or any other state's licensing agency.
Favorable recommendation for employment from a licensed Psychologist.
Successfully pass a physical fitness agility test, an oral interview, a background investigation, and FTO program approved by the Sheriff.
Current first aid and CPR training and certification.
Possess a current, valid (full-time) Minnesota Peace Officer's License issued by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officers Standards and Training by employment start date.
Must possess good character and exercise good judgment.
Ability to be courteous, tactful and deal effectively, efficiently, and firmly with people.
Knowledge of Douglas County geography.
Must have social and general intelligence with an aptitude for police operations.
Knowledge of modern methods required to perform the essential functions of the job.
Laws, ordinances, rules and regulations effective in County/State.
Skills in the competent operation of emergency vehicles, various firearms and equipment, and general office equipment.
Apply discretion and judgment in situations and circumstances in accordance with laws, rules, guidelines, departmental procedures and policies.
Knowledge of and follow arrest procedures, use of force, law enforcement software, cameras, PBT, radar, and pursuit driving.
Ability to complete reports and other documents and to read instructions and manuals, etc.
Ability to react quickly and calmly in the event of emergencies.

Responsibilities

Respond to calls, civil and criminal complaints, disturbances, medicals, accidents, and or requests for emergency assistance.
Enforce laws, rules, and regulations associated with being a MN Peace Officer.
Assists and conducts investigative activities and tasks.
Administers medical assistance to the injured and sick.
Appear and testify in court on civil and criminal matters.
Complete incident reports, crash reports, obtain statements, and any other necessary forms and or paperwork.
Performs other law enforcement duties, as assigned or apparent.
Reliable, predictable attendance and punctuality.
Comply with all rules and policies in order to maintain a safe work environment.
Other duties, as assigned or apparent.
Access to Not Public Data: In this job, you may come across private or confidential information about people we serve. This data is protected by law and should only be viewed or used when it’s truly needed for your work. You are expected to only look at private data when your job duties require it. Keep it secure and make sure others who don’t need to see it don’t have access. Stop accessing the data once your task is done, and store or dispose of it properly, following the rules in Minnesota’s Data Practices Act (Chapter 13). If your job duties change and you need access to different private data, that access should also be limited to only what you need to do your job.

Benefits

Free single health insurance plan options with a $235/mo Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account.
Family health insurance plans.
PERA – Police & Fire Member: Employee Deduction 11.8%; Employer Contribution 17.70%.
Floating (Personal) Holiday
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King Jr Day
President’s Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Fourth of July
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veterans’ Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Sick Leave/Earned Safe and Sick Time: An employee shall be credited with 1 day of sick leave for each month of service, accumulative to 90 days.
Vacations: 0-4 years; 10 working days (80 hours), 5-9 years; 15 working days (120 hours), 10-14 years; 20 working days (160 hours), 15-19 years; 25 working days (200 hours), 20 years or more; 30 working days (240 hours).