FT DEPUTY SHERIFF

Morrison County website; Little Falls (MN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Morrison County Sheriff's Office in Little Falls, MN seeks a Patrol Deputy to protect lives and property, respond to emergencies, and lead investigations. The role requires enforcing local, state, and federal laws while maintaining public safety and order.

The position emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to handle high-pressure situations, with a unionized full-time schedule and varying shifts.

Qualifications

• Requires two years of formal training or an associate degree.
• Less than one year of experience is acceptable.
• Must pass all background checks and testing.

Responsibilities

• Patrols an assigned area to enforce laws and investigate crimes.
• Responds to calls for assistance and medical emergencies; performs lifesaving procedures.
• Performs investigations and gathers evidence for trials.
• Apprehends criminals and offenders.
• Performs civil process operations and presents educational programs.
• Testifies in court and explains evidence collected.

Education

Associate degree

Two years training

Background checks

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Morrison County Government Center - Little Falls, MN 56345, Position Type: Full Time - Union, Salary Range: $31.88 - $45.37 Hourly, Job Shift: Varies, Job Category: Sheriff's Office

Nature of Work

This position is responsible for protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Morrison County. A Patrol Deputy is generally the first response to situations requiring a law enforcement presence ranging in levels of assistance from mailbox vandalism to searching for lost persons to homicide investigator from the department.

Essential Work Functions

• Patrols an assigned area to enforce local, State, and Federal laws; investigates crimes; collects evidence; interviews witnesses and suspects.
• Responds to calls for assistance, policy enforcement, medical help, or safety; collects information, assists with possible medical emergencies, and determines need for further action; performs lifesaving procedures.
• Performs investigations regarding complaints; questions individuals involved in incidents; gathers information and evidence; determines laws, regulations, or rules broken; prepares information and documentation for trial.
• Apprehends criminals and offenders.
• Performs civil process operations. Prepares and presents educational programs regarding laws, rules, regulations, and safety.
• Testifies in court, explaining evidence and observations collected and/or made during incidents that result in criminal prosecutions or civil disputes.
• M… (uses trained investigative and enforcement techniques to assist in offender location, copy hold, and extra options).
• Makes determinations and takes launch actions about officers shooting in self‑defense; makes decisions about officers having reasonable basis of suspicious activities.
• Collects data and plans overall time management knowledge and addresses of each incident.
• Records and returns schedules.
• Enlists targets and captures evidence.

Other Work Functions

Performs related work as required.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience

• Requires two years of formal training in tech or associate degree.
• Less than one (1) year of experience required.
• Ability to pass all position required background(s) and testing(s).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Valid MN driver’s license.
• Peace Officers Standards and Training License.
• Knowledge of:
  • Law enforcement weapons and equipment
  • Safety principles and practices
  • Defensive techniques
  • Physical apprehension, handcuffing, and restraining techniques
• (EMSRB) First responder certification.
• Firearms license and certification.
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Course certification.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly self‑motivated and directed.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high‑pressure environment.
• Able to work in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment.

Persons with Disabilities

The above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non‑essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non‑essential job duties.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Office environment – 25% - 49%
• Sitting, standing – 50%-74%
• Walking, reaching, pulling – 50%-74%
• Typing/data entry – 50%-74%
• Talking, hearing – 50%-74%
• Close and distance vision – 50%-74%
• Heavy (Over 60 pounds of force) – 75% or more
• Challenging or threatening behaviors – 75% or more
• Hazardous physical conditions – 75% or more
• Hazardous materials – 75% or more
• Atmospheric Conditions – 75% or more
• Travel – 75% or more
• Extreme temperatures – 75% or more
• Environmental – 75% or more
• Work with high detail/deadlines – 75% or more