Deputy Sheriff I

Redwood Falls, MN
County Sheriff Of Redwood

Salary: $28.57 – $40.03 Hourly

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, the Deputy Sheriff enforces laws of the State of Minnesota and Redwood County, performing additional duties such as transport of prisoners, serving legal documents, executing court orders, serving warrants, providing court security, and investigating crimes. Wage will be based on experience

Essential Functions:

  • Handles all complaint calls received during rotating assigned shifts and patrols county roads as directed.
  • Investigates crime scenes and follows up with preparing complaints and appearing in Court to provide effective and credible testimony
  • Transports prisoners to Court and other facilities.
  • Transports mentally ill and inebriated persons to State and private facilities pursuant to orders from the Court.
  • Serves civil process papers received from attorneys and courts.
  • Provides court security during criminal trials.
  • Knowledgeable of booking and processing of inmates received into and released from the jail facility.
  • Writes accurate and precise reports on all activities while on duty.
  • Interviews suspects, victims, and witnesses of crimes.
  • Attends seminars, schools, and responsible to keep informed on updated rules, regulations, and laws to maintain a working knowledge of law enforcement technologies.
  • Assists other law enforcement agencies when requested to do so. Includes both local agencies and out-of-county agencies.
  • Maintains all county equipment under their control and responsible for its condition.
  • Searches for lost or missing persons. Searches for victims of drowning in all waters located within the County.
  • Conducts security checks periodically during the tour of duty of public and private facilities within the assigned area.
  • Reports through the dispatcher to proper authorities operating defects of faulty stoplights, railroad signals, traffic hazards, and related problems.
  • Responds to and monitors severe storm activity and reports back to the dispatcher.
  • Provides public presentations and demonstrations when requested, working with the school systems within the County.

Requirements:

  • Graduation from high school.
  • Associate degree with principle coursework in criminal justice, police administration, and law enforcement.
  • Qualified applicants must have a MN POST license or be eligible to be licensed as a peace officer by August 1, 2025. Wage will be set based on experience.