Deputy Sheriff

Summary

Deputy Sheriff

Wright County is currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy Sheriff for current and future vacancies. The hiring process will begin immediately and may continue until December 31, 2027. This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list forcurrent and future vacancies for Deputy Sheriff.

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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. 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.

2. Receives, prioritizes, and responds to non-emergency calls.

3. 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.

4. Conducts detailed investigations of accidents, criminal activities, and public safety incidents.

5. Participates as a team member with Deputies, supervisors, and residents to identify and prioritize problems, develop and implement solutions, and evaluate results.

6. 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.

7. Maintains records of activities; prepares reports to provide information to investigators and/or prosecutors.

8. Testifies in court proceedings to present evidence and to give personal account of incident/crime as needed.

9. Maintains firearms and other issued equipment.

10. Attends all required training classes; completes testing and certifications as required.

11. Performs other duties and activities as assigned.

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. Special Requirements 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.

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling and lifting and occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and to convey detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, working with explosives, exposure to vibration, wearing a self contained breathing apparatus and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Wright County offers an exceptional benefit package including vacation, sick leave and holiday pay. Also included in this benefit package is health, preventative dental and life insurance; medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts (Section 125 Plan); deferred compensation plan and Public Employees Retirement (pension).

Job Description

Deputy Sheriff

Wright County is currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy Sheriff for current and future vacancies. The hiring process will begin immediately and may continue until December 31, 2027. This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list forcurrent and future vacancies for Deputy Sheriff.

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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. 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.

2. Receives, prioritizes, and responds to non-emergency calls.

3. 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.

4. Conducts detailed investigations of accidents, criminal activities, and public safety incidents.

5. Participates as a team member with Deputies, supervisors, and residents to identify and prioritize problems, develop and implement solutions, and evaluate results.

6. 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.

7. Maintains records of activities; prepares reports to provide information to investigators and/or prosecutors.

8. Testifies in court proceedings to present evidence and to give personal account of incident/crime as needed.

9. Maintains firearms and other issued equipment.

10. Attends all required training classes; completes testing and certifications as required.

11. Performs other duties and activities as assigned.

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. Special Requirements 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.

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling and lifting and occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and to convey detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, working with explosives, exposure to vibration, wearing a self contained breathing apparatus and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Wright County offers an exceptional benefit package including vacation, sick leave and holiday pay. Also included in this benefit package is health, preventative dental and life insurance; medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts (Section 125 Plan); deferred compensation plan and Public Employees Retirement (pension).