Patrol Deputy

About the role

The Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office seeks highly skilled and dedicated licensed officers to join our Patrol Division. Key responsibilities include patrolling the county to preserve law and order, handling various calls and complaints, administering first aid, conducting preliminary investigations, gathering evidence, obtaining witnesses, making arrests, transporting prisoners, enforcing traffic laws, serving warrants, assisting fire departments, and testifying in court.

Responsibilities

• Patrol Sherburne County to preserve law and order and to prevent and discover the commission of crime.
• Answer a wide variety of calls and complaints involving felonies, misdemeanors, domestic disturbances, vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, drownings, animal control, area searches and other incidents.
• Administer first aid, conduct preliminary investigations, gather evidence, obtain witnesses, make arrests, and transport prisoners.
• Enforce traffic laws and cite traffic violations.
• Serve warrants, summonses, and other processes on persons; execute court orders; conduct routine investigations and assist in complex investigations.
• Aid fire departments and other law enforcement agencies in responding to emergencies and natural disasters.
• Testify in court; participate in the preparation of cases for court.
• Prepare all necessary reports.
• Escort prisoners and others to and from court, jail, other jurisdictions, or rehabilitative institutions.
• Perform other relevant duties as apparent or directed.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma.
• A valid Minnesota Driver’s License.
• Must meet academic and skills course requirements for state licensure which require successful completion of a two-year college program in law enforcement and an eight-week skills course; or equivalent training/experience recognized by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST).
• Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed by the Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training Board (POST).

Skills

Thorough knowledge of federal, state, county and local laws and ordinances. Thorough knowledge of criminal justice system, court procedures and applicable equipment. Ability to quickly evaluate situations and respond to non-routine emergency situations in an appropriate manner. Knowledge of Sherburne County geography, roadways, and highways.

Qualifications

An individual must meet the minimum qualifications as stated below to qualify for this position. High School Diploma. Valid Minnesota Driver’s License. Must meet academic and skills course requirements for state licensure which require successful completion of a two-year college program in law enforcement and an eight-week skills course; or equivalent training/experience recognized by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST). Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed by the Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training Board (POST).

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including: Medical (employee, employee + spouse, employee + child(ren), or family coverage). Monthly premiums for Employee only coverage are covered 100% by the county. County Contributions to VEBA and HSA plans. Employer paid $25,000 Term Life Policy. Optional Benefits: Dental Insurance. Vision Insurance. Additional Supplemental Life Insurance for self, spouse and child(ren). Short-Term Disability. Long-Term Disability. Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care Reimbursement and/or Dependent Care Reimbursement Account). Accident Insurance. Critical Illness Insurance. Hospital Care Insurance. Deferred Compensation Plan. Tuition Reimbursement. Annual Paid Time Off accrual of 21 days to start, increasing up to a maximum of 33 days per year. 12 paid holidays. Paid Parental Leave. On-Site Well@Work Clinic available to Sherburne County Employees and Dependents covered under our plan. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Public Employees Retirement (PERA): Part-Time employees working less than 30 hours per week, Seasonal, Temporary and Interns are not eligible for benefits.