Sheriff's Posse

McLeod County, MN•Glencoe Township, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Posse members support the McLeod County Sheriff’s Office by promoting good fellowship and community service, maintaining peace and public safety, providing security, and assisting with law enforcement functions. The role includes working at community events, patrolling designated areas, and helping ensure a safe environment for residents and visitors. Members must be prepared to handle crowd control, inmate supervision, and security details professionally while promoting public trust. Members work scheduled shifts at the McLeod County Fair, Winstock Country Music Festival, public and private dances, and McLeod County Parks. They may also assist with guarding inmates. Shifts depend on county needs and member availability; members select the shifts they are available to work, and no predetermined hours are assigned. Most hours are worked from May through October, with evenings and weekends typical and occasional daytime shifts available. Members must attend a mandatory in-person meeting on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Training is provided, including CPR and First Aid certification and other job-related skills. Applications are being accepted for employment beginning in 2027. The position involves working in a vehicle, on an ATV, or on foot, and may require prolonged periods seated in a vehicle as well as sitting, standing, walking, or running at law enforcement facilities and event locations. Duties may involve contact with suspects who could become combative or assaultive, and possible exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens. All McLeod County positions are subject to a background check, which may include criminal history, credit, and driver’s license checks.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Minnesota driver’s license, proof of insurance, and a good driving record.
U.S. citizenship.
Attend scheduled training sessions and mandatory monthly meetings.
Ability to expend a high level of physical effort, including handling individuals who may be combative and defending oneself or others during a physical encounter.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform the full range of physical movement.
Ability to communicate with staff through direct contact, telephones, and intercoms, and to prepare written reports.
Ability to react decisively and appropriately when working alone.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information and retain policies and procedures.
Ability to identify potentially threatening odors and react accordingly.

Responsibilities

Assist the McLeod County Sheriff’s Office in maintaining peace within McLeod County communities.
Work scheduled shifts at the McLeod County Fair and Winstock Country Music Festival.
Assist in guarding inmates.
Provide security at public and private dances.
Work scheduled shifts in McLeod County Parks.
Support public safety, patrol designated areas, and help ensure a safe environment for residents and visitors.
Attend training sessions scheduled by the Posse Captain and/or Sergeant and attend mandatory monthly meetings.
Communicate with the public, gather information, and take appropriate action to resolve issues or complaints.
Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.