Deputy Sheriff

Job Location:

Morrison County Government Center
- Little Falls, MN 56345, Position Type:
Full Time
- Union, Salary Range: $31.88 - $45.37 Hourly, Job Shift: Varies, Job Category:
Sheriff's Office

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.

• 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.
• M… (uses trained investigative and enforcement techniques to assist in offender location, copy hold, and extra options).
• Makes determinations and takes launch actions about officers shooting in self‑defense; makes decisions about officers having reasonable basis of suspicious activities.
• Collects data and plans overall time management knowledge and addresses of each incident.
• Records and returns schedules.
• Enlists targets and captures evidence.

Performs related work as required.

• 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).

• 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.

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.

• Office environment – 25% - 49%
• Sitting, standing – 50%-74%
• Walking, reaching, pulling – 50%-74%
• Typing/data entry – 50%-74%
• Talking, hearing – 50%-74%
• Close and distance vision – 50%-74%
• Heavy (Over 60 pounds of force) – 75% or more
• Challenging or threatening behaviors – 75% or more
• Hazardous physical conditions – 75% or more
• Hazardous materials – 75% or more
• Atmospheric Conditions – 75% or more
• Travel – 75% or more
• Extreme temperatures – 75% or more
• Environmental – 75% or more
• Work with high detail/deadlines – 75% or more