Full Time Deputy Sheriff I

Brown County, MN; New Ulm (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown County Sheriff's Office in Minnesota seeks a Deputy Sheriff to enforce state laws, protect property and life, and assist local agencies. You will patrol the county, respond to incidents, collect evidence, and prepare official reports to support public safety.

A POST license, valid MN driver’s license, and firearm/defense certifications are required, with ongoing training. Qualified candidates should have an associate degree in law enforcement and prefer 2+ years of prior peace officer

Qualifications

• Peace Officer License from Minnesota (P.O.S.T.) Board or eligible.
• Class D MN Driver's license.
• Certified in Firearms/Use of Force, Taser, Defensive Tactics, First Aid/First Responder, Radar, Defensive Driving, Pursuit Driving, PIT, OC/Mace, DUI detection and SFST.
• POST Board courses include Police Ethics, Search and Seizure, Warrantless Arrests, Warrant Arrests, Search Warrants, Implied Consent, Civil Liability, Civil Investigations and related topics.
• Associate Degree in Law Enforcement; 2+ years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safety and well-being of all residents in Brown County.
• Patrol the County, enforce traffic laws, and maintain a positive law enforcement presence.
• Prevent and detect crimes; respond to calls and investigations; gather evidence and prepare reports.
• Assist local police, fire, and ambulance services as needed; provide first aid.
• Serve court orders, documents, arrest and search warrants; transport individuals as required.
• Attend trainings and maintain equipment and patrol vehicles.

Job description

Years of Service Biweekly Accrual Rate (based on 80-hour pay period)

Years Completed Total Hours Per Year

Position Summary

Responsible, under the direction of the Sheriff, for the enforcement of the laws of the State of Minnesota which include, however; not limited to, the apprehension of criminals, prevention of criminal activity and protection of property and life. Sheriff’s Deputies also assist area police, fire and ambulance services when requested or directed.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safety and well-being of all residents in Brown County.
• Patrol the County, enforce traffic laws, and maintain positive law enforcement presence throughout the county.
• Prevent and detect commission of crimes - constantly being aware of potential crimes/public safety hazards and taking appropriate action as needed.
• Answer all calls and complaints, investigate crimes, motor vehicle accidents, boat, snowmobile, ATV, farm, and industrial accidents; collect evidence, prepare reports, prioritize assignments.
• Assist local police, fire, and ambulance services.
• Drug recognition and interdiction.
• Administer first aid.
• Serve court orders, documents, arrest and/or search warrants.
• Boat and snowmobile patrol. ERU team.
• Transport criminals and mentally ill persons.
• Predatory Offender Registration Checks.
• Other duties as assigned or apparent:
• Attends trainings and meetings.
• Maintains equipment and patrol vehicles

Qualifications

Education:

• Associate Degree in Law Enforcement and P.O.S.T. license (Peace Officer License required by the State of Minnesota) eligible. A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a peace officer, reserve peace officer, correctional officer, military police, 9-1-1 dispatcher, security officer, or in a detox/detention facility is preferred.
• Obtain all required State Licenses/Certifications.

Requirements

• Peace Officer License from Minnesota (P.O.S.T.) Board or are eligible to be licensed.
• Class D MN Driver's license.
• Must be certified in Firearms/Use of Force, Taser, Defensive Tactics, First Aid/First Responder Certified, Radar Certified, Defensive Driving, Pursuit Driving, Pursuit Intervention Driving Technique (PIT), Use of OC/Mace, Use of ASP (Baton), DUI detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFTS’s). Deputies must attend refresher courses in each of these to keep certification current.
• Other POST Board required courses include Police Ethics, Search and Seizure, Warrantless Arrests, Warrant Arrests, Search Warrants, Implied Consent, Civil Liability, Child Sex Abuse Investigation, Civil Commitments and Vulnerable Adults, Orders for Protection/Harassment Restraining Orders, Domestic Abuse, General Investigations, Serving and Enforcing Orders for Protection, Harassment Restraining Orders (HRO’s) and Hazardous Martials. These courses are offered every few years by the MN County Attorneys Association and deputies are required to attend as mandated by the POST Board.
• Sheriff Deputies are certified in “Hot Files