Deputy Sheriff- Patrol
Salary: $76,065 ($36.57 per hour).
Essential Functions:
- Responds to calls for assistance by citizens in distress or other public safety agencies within Anoka County.
- Enforce all laws including, but not limited to, county/city ordinances, state and federal laws and statutes, traffic laws, and motor vehicle regulations.
- Conduct preliminary investigation of crimes and accidents and provide follow-up investigative work as needed.
- Respond promptly to motor vehicle, home, firearm, and recreation accidents; and medical emergencies such as sudden illness and accidental deaths.
- Administer first aid and CPR until medical personnel arrive on the scene.
- Transport prisoners, psychiatric patients, and inebriated patients to and from jails, hospitals, detoxification centers, and other jurisdictions.
- Provide courtroom security and maintain discipline in courtrooms.
- Patrol streets, roads, highways, snowmobile trails, lakes, and rivers to ensure compliance with laws by observing suspicious cars, persons, or actions.
- Conduct sales of real estate and personal property in accordance with foreclosure and lien laws.
- Perform various administrative and specialty assignments as directed; prepare accurate and complete logs, records, and reports.
- Prepare court testimony and testify in court regarding investigation procedures, information, and evidence collected.
Requirements:
- Must be licensed by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officers Standards and Training or be eligible to be licensed by start date of employment.
- Must possess a valid Minnesota Driver’s License (or be eligible to obtain such). Must never have been convicted of a felony.
- Must successfully complete an oral examination demonstrating possession of skills necessary to the accomplishment of the duties and functions of a peace officer.
- Must be able to credibly testify in court.
- Must abide by all local, state, and federal laws.
- Must pass a job-related examination of physical strength and agility consistent with the duties of police officer.
- Must undergo a thorough physical and psychological examination and successfully pass a thorough background investigation.