Ft Deputy Sheriff

FT Deputy Sheriff

Morrison County Government Center
- Little Falls, MN 56345 End Date 08/11/2026

Salary Range $31.88 - $45.37 Hourly Position Type Full Time
- Union Job Shift Varies Category Sheriff's Office

Nature of Work:

This position is responsible for protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Morrison County. A Patrol Deputy is generally the first response to situations requiring a law enforcement presence ranging in levels of assistance from mailbox vandalism to searching for lost persons to homicide investigator from the department.

Communicates with:

Internally – All Sheriff staff.

Externally – State/county/city entities and public.

Supervision:

N/A

Essential Work Functions:

• Patrols an assigned area to enforce local, State, and Federal laws; investigates crimes; collects evidence; interviews witnesses and suspects.
• Responds to calls for assistance, policy enforcement, medical help, or safety; collects information, assists with possible medical emergencies, and determines need for further action; performs lifesaving procedures.
• Performs investigations regarding complaints; questions individuals involved in incidents; gathers information and evidence; determines laws, regulations, or rules broken; prepares information and documentation for trial.
• Apprehends criminals and offenders.
• Performs civil process operations. Prepares and presents educational programs regarding laws, rules, regulations, and safety.
• Testifies in court, explaining evidence and observations collected and/or made during incidents that result in criminal prosecutions or civil disputes.
• Maintains records of crimes, injuries, incidents, and traffic accidents; enters data into Records Management System.
• Drafts and executes search warrants.
• Transports inmates and provides security for courtroom, other law enforcement agency or medical facility if necessary.
• Performs the duties of a Deputy Coroner to include investigating death scenes.

Other Work Functions

• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications of

Education and Experience:

• Requires two years of formal training in tech or associate degree.
• Less than one (1) year of experience required.
• Ability to pass all position required background(s) and testing(s).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required:

• Valid MN driver's license.
• Peace Officers Standards and Training License.
• Knowledge of: law enforcement weapons and equipment, safety principles and practices, defensive techniques, physical apprehension, handcuffing, and restraining techniques.
• (EMSRB) First responder certification.
• Firearms license and certification.
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Course certification.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Able to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Persons with disabilities:

The above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:

Exposed to:

- 24% or Less - 25% - 49% - 50%-74% - 75% or more

Office environment - X

Sitting, standing - X

Walking, reaching, pulling - X

Typing/data entry - X

Talking, hearing - X

Close and distance vision - X

Heavy (Over 60 pounds of force) - X

Challenging or threatening behaviors - X

Hazardous physical conditions - X

Hazardous materials - X

Atmospheric Conditions - X

Travel - X

Extreme temperatures - X

Environmental - X

Work with high detail/deadlines - X