Patrol Deputy Sheriff: Emergency Response & Public Safety

Watonwan County; Saint James (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Watonwan County Sheriff’s Department is seeking patrol officers to cover county areas, enforcing traffic laws and assisting during emergencies. Officers will perform routine investigations, transport prisoners, and coordinate with other agencies as needed.

Requirements include a two- or four-year Peace Officer education degree, MN POST license or eligibility, and a valid Minnesota Driver's License. Night, weekend, and holiday work is required, with preference for part- or full-time experience.

Qualifications

• Two- or four-year degree from a Peace Officer education program.
• Must be a MN POST Board Licensee or eligible for licensing.
• Must possess a valid Minnesota Driver's License.
• Preference for full- or part-time experience.

Responsibilities

• Patrol county areas in a radio-equipped squad car to preserve law and order.
• Enforce traffic laws and arrest traffic violators and suspects.
• Respond to emergencies and natural disasters and assist other agencies.
• Answer calls involving robberies, felonies, disturbances, accidents, and medical emergencies.
• Administer first aid, conduct investigations, gather evidence, and may make arrests.
• Perform booking, fingerprinting, photographing, and transport prisoners as assigned.
• Observe safety rules and apply accident prevention in daily duties.

Skills

Knowledge of street and highway system

Knowledge of laws and regulations

Firearms handling

First aid knowledge

Judgment under emergencies

Education

Two- or four-year Peace Officer education degree

MN POST license or eligibility

Valid Minnesota Driver's License

Job description

Watonwan County Sheriff’s Department is seeking patrol officers to cover county areas, enforcing traffic laws and assisting during emergencies. Officers will perform routine investigations, transport prisoners, and coordinate with other agencies as needed.

Requirements include a two- or four-year Peace Officer education degree, MN POST license or eligibility, and a valid Minnesota Driver's License. Night, weekend, and holiday work is required, with preference for part- or full-time experience.