Patrol Deputy

Freeborn County; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free clinic for employees and family

Job summary

Freeborn County Government Center in Albert Lea, MN is recruiting a Patrol Deputy to protect and serve the community. Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, routine patrols, court security, and collaboration with other agencies.

The role requires a two-year Associate degree in Law Enforcement and Minnesota POST license or eligibility, plus a valid Class D license. Salary ranges from $36.62 to $49.13 per hour.

Qualifications

• Two-year Associates degree in Law Enforcement or equivalent.
• Minnesota POST license or eligibility.
• Class D Driver’s License.
• AED/First Aid and CPR certifications.

Responsibilities

• Patrol Freeborn County roads and respond to citizen calls and emergencies.
• Protect life and property and assist other agencies as needed.
• Prepare reports and document actions for investigations and court.
• Operate drone and maintain equipment as required.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Written communication

Computer operations

Public safety teamwork

Education

Associates degree in Law Enforcement

Tools

Drone operation (FAA)

Job description

Freeborn County Government Center
411 Broadway S
Albert Lea, MN 56007, USA

Description

Do you want to be a part of an energetic team with opportunities such as SWAT, drug task force, boat and water patrol, ATV and snowmobile patrol, drone operator, or K9 handler? Do you want to live and work in a community that supports our Law Enforcement? Do you want to work for an agency that collaborates with and works alongside other agencies? We provide our employees with quality training and equipment so they can provide our citizens with their best.

Patrol Deputy duties include: protecting and assisting the public by responding to a variety of citizen complaints; responding to emergencies such as accidents, fires, domestics, fights, burglaries and alarms; performing routine traffic patrol and ensuring business and village security; assisting Detectives by performing investigative groundwork for illegal activity; performing a variety of routine paperwork and reports related to investigations, emergencies, accidents and arrests; providing court security, performing civil process, and transporting prisoners; and working with and assisting other agencies, emergency services and social services.

Freeborn County offers a robust benefits package including: vacation / sick, life insurance, dental, vision, short term and long-term disability, AFLAC, PERA, Nationwide Retirement, flex spending, medical with generous VEBA contributions, and a free clinic for employees and their family members who are covered under the county insurance.

Qualifications: High School graduate, Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or relevant field. Must have a valid Minnesota driver’s license and must be Minnesota P.O.S.T. licensed or eligible to be licensed at time of employment.

Wage range $36.62/hr. - $49.13/hr., annual COLA and step increases to top wage.

The Patrol Deputy is responsible for patrolling County roads, city roads, State Highways, Interstates, conducting snowmobile and boat patrol, enforcing state and local laws. This position responds to citizen complaints and emergencies and investigation of illegal activity. Under direction of the Sheriff and supervisors, this position performs general law enforcement work to protect life and property and enforce local laws and ordinances throughout Freeborn County. Duties include: protecting and assisting the public by responding to a variety of calls or citizen complaints; responding to emergencies such as crashes, fires, domestic assaults, fights, burglaries, and alarms; assisting detectives by investigative groundwork for illegal activity; performing a variety of court duties, and paperwork; resolving conflict and mitigating civil disagreement. This position must maintain good relationships and assist other departments and other law enforcement agencies, emergency services and social services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrol Freeborn County to protect and respond to the public while preserving law and order and prevent or discover crimes. Patrol all areas within Freeborn County, including U.S. Highways, State Highways, County Roads and Township Roads. Patrol areas may also include cities within the County that are with or without their own police department.
• Assist local police departments within Freeborn County, other state and local agencies, whenever possible and practical, with situations including but not limited to crashes, domestic assaults, fights, burglaries, thefts, special events or other instances that require assistance.
• Performs routine patrol that includes traffic enforcement in cities and county parks.
• Investigation of vehicle crashes, various crimes, and deaths including collection and preservation of evidence and statements. Makes arrests as needed.
• Prepare reports documenting actions/incidents during the call for service in a timely manner and serve civil and legal paperwork, including but not limited to Summons and Complaints, Court Orders, Foreclosure Notices, Orders for Protection, Harassment Orders and Subpoenas.
• Testifies in court and participates in preparation of court cases.
• Drafts and execute search documents, property, and evidence pertaining to a crime.
• Prioritizes calls for service on severity basis and responds to most severe first.
• Responds to critical incidents that require the SWAT Team.
• Investigate missing persons cases, including but not limited to children and vulnerable adults as necessary and required by law.
• Conduct search and rescue in instances of lost persons, such as hunters, bikers, hikers, cavers, swimmers, boaters and tubers. This may also include downed aircraft and stranded snowmobilers.
• Provide security/transports of prisoners.
• Respond and assists in medical emergencies, fires, and natural disaster situations.
• Works with other departments/ agencies (Fire, other law enforcement agencies, social services and court services).
• Trains, maintains, and recertifies in accordance with FAA regulations to operate a drone.
• Prepares and instructs course work, files, and maintains paperwork associated with Field Training/Firearms/Use of Force/Taser trainings.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Acquire and maintain current knowledge of federal, state, county, and local laws and ordinances.
• Keep up to date with legislative updates, law changes and court decisions relevant to the performance of duties.
• Attend training as required by the Sheriff and/or POST Board.
• Maintain proficiency in use and maintenance of all office owned and issued equipment.
• Acquire and maintain current knowledge of streets, highways, and geography of Freeborn County.
• Maintain tactical and technical proficiency with job responsibilities.

While these are the primary focus of the position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as part of their role with the County.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of laws, ordinances, rules and policies effective in Freeborn County.
• Knowledge of modern police practices and methods.
• Knowledge of First Aid methods and techniques.
• Skill in operation and maintenance of equipment and weapons used in activities.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to effectively use a computer and various software programs.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Work complexity includes complex and significant variables, which requires analytical ability and inductive thinking in adapting policies, procedures, and methods to fit unusual or complex situations.
• Ability to handle a variety of typical assignments and problems under moderate supervision within standard operating procedures.
• Ability to apply considerable analytical skills to select, evaluate, and interpret data from several sources.
• Effective communication skills to provide regular contact with office, outside agencies and the public.

Education and Experience

• Two-year Associates degree in Law Enforcement or equivalent as approved by the Minnesota POST Board.

Licenses/Certifications

This position will require the acquisition and maintenance of the following additional certificates/licenses:

• MN Peace Officer License
• Emergency Vehicle Operation Course - Firearms/Use of Force/Taser
• Class D Driver’s License or equivalent
• AED/First Aid and CPR

Equipment and Tools Responsibilities

• Frequently operates squad car, radar, recording equipment, computer, cameras, PBT, and office equipment. Intermittently must operate drone, boat, snowmobile, ATV, hand held Lidar, night vision, medical supplies and other County vehicles.
• Intermittently use fire extinguisher and AED.
• Continuously carries firearm, taser, baton and less lethal equipment.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Positions in this job typically require: sitting, walking, running, stooping, bending, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, typing, and seeing. This position encounters unexpected and prolonged workdays and stress and pressure from dealing with emotional issues, conflicts and physical altercations. This position is generally light-duty and may require the exertion up to 60 pounds of force on occasion and the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and move objects, including persons. This position is exposed to threats, trauma, offensive language, and deadly assault. This position occasionally performs under tight deadlines and attention to detail. The physical demands described here are representative to those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

Most work is performed in a field environment involving working inside and outside of vehicles, buildings, roads, water bodies, and outdoors. Seasonal conditions can include excessive heat or cold. Potential for exposure to dangerous situations and angry or violent individuals. The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies Common to All County Positions

• Develop, maintain a thorough working knowledge of, and comply with all office and applicable County policies and procedures
• Demonstration by personal example the spirit of service, excellence, and integrity expected from all staff.
• Develop respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, including willing assistance to newer staff so job responsibilities can be performed with confidence as quickly as possible.
• Confer regularly with and keep immediate supervisor informed of all-important matters which pertain to the applicable job functions and responsibilities.
• Represent Freeborn County in a professional manner to the public, outside contacts and constituencies.

*****Starting salary $36.62 - $49.13 per hour. *****

FREEBORN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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