Patrol Deputy

STARTING SALARY: The starting salary for this position is $67,496 annually ($32.45/hr). 

JOB OBJECTIVES: 

A Patrol Deputy performs duties to enforce federal, state, and local laws; protect and serve citizens of Douglas County and promote public safety. As a Patrol Deputy, you may be assigned special assignments on an ongoing or short-term basis. Special assignments include school resource officer, general investigations, fraud investigator, civil process, drug task force, k9, drone operator, SWAT, dive team, water patrol, honor guard, and recreational safety deputy. While much of this work is performed independently and without the immediate presence of a supervisor, deputies are required to draw upon their extensive training, department policies and procedures, mandates, and laws governing a deputy's response and conduct when determining the appropriate course of action, balancing education and enforcement.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT HIRE:

Education

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Associate's Degree in Law Enforcement or its equivalent.

Experience
Must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

• Currently possess a valid Class D, Minnesota State Driver's License or ability to obtain upon start of employment.
• Qualify with a handgun and other department weapons according to existing department qualification standards.
• Must possess an operating telephone or cell phone for use of being contacted in case of an emergency.
• Shall not have been the subject of any prior conduct-related investigations or peace officer license suspensions or revocations by P.O.S.T. or any other state's licensing agency.
• Favorable recommendation for employment from a licensed Psychologist.
• Successfully pass a physical fitness agility test, an oral interview, a background investigation, and FTO program approved by the Sheriff.
• Current first aid and CPR training and certification.

REQUIRED MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, & QUALITIES AT HIRE: 

• Must possess good character and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to be courteous, tactful and deal effectively, efficiently, and firmly with people.
• Knowledge of Douglas County geography.
• Must have social and general intelligence with an aptitude for police operations.
• Knowledge of modern methods required to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Laws, ordinances, rules and regulations effective in County/State.
• Skills in the competent operation of emergency vehicles, various firearms and equipment, and general office equipment.
• Apply discretion and judgment in situations and circumstances in accordance with laws, rules, guidelines, departmental procedures and policies.
• Knowledge of and follow arrest procedures, use of force, law enforcement software, cameras, PBT, radar, and pursuit driving.
• Ability to complete reports and other documents and to read instructions and manuals, etc.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in the event of emergencies.