Seasonal Water Patrol​/Park Officer, Sheriff’s Office

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St. Cloud, MNtime type:
Part time posted on:
Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition :
JR2026-48
** Stearns County Mission:
Provide Exceptional Public Services to Assure a Safe, Healthy, Vibrant County for All.  Stearns County Values:
Professional | Approachable | Responsive | Collaborative | Fair & Equitable
** Stearns County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, public assistance status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
** Hiring Rate: $21.28/hour
*** Continuous Posting. Applications will be reviewed in batches based on the date the application was submitted.
* ** Position Objective
** To provide security and enforcement patrol of area lakes, rivers and county parks. This position is responsible for promoting the safety and well-being of all users of the parks, trails, and waterways through public relations, education and enforcement of local ordinances and statutes.

** Essential Duties and Responsibilities
** These examples do not include all possible responsibilities in this position and do not limit the assignment of related duties to this classification.
1. Patrols area lakes and rivers in water patrol watercraft.  
2. Transports watercraft and tow vehicle between area lakes and rivers.  
3. Patrols County parks and trails on foot, bike, ATV or vehicle.  
4. Presents educational talks and classes to the public.  
5. Provides maintenance of boats, bicycles, ATV's and vehicles.  
6. Completes reports and citations.  
7. Attends work in a regular and timely manner.  
8. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
** Minimum Qualifications
** In order to be considered for this position, applicants must possess the following:
* High school graduate or equivalent
* At least 18 years of age or will be by April 2026
* Possess a valid Minnesota Driver's License
* Available to work weekends and holidays
* Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
* Preferred Experience Beyond

Minimum Qualifications:

** Recent first aid training within the past two years
* Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within the past two years
* Experience with watercraft loading, unloading and operating
* Experience providing security and/or enforcement of rules
* Experience as a law enforcement explorer or reserve police officer and
* Successfully completed or currently enrolled in a law enforcement program
** Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
** 1. Knowledge of watercraft statutes and rules.  
2. Knowledge of county park ordinances.  
3. Ability to perform and make intelligent decisions independently and under pressure.  
4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.  
5. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
** Accountabilities Shared By All Employees
** 1. Consistently performs job responsibilities with a positive attitude and in a manner consistent with the County’s mission and values.
2. Develops and maintains a respectful and collaborative professional relationship with all County employees and the public we serve.
3. Values and respects the diversity each employee brings to the organization.
4. Develops and maintains knowledge and understanding of all department and County-wide policies, protocols and procedures that apply to the performance of this position.
5. Complies with all rules and policies to maintain a safe work environment.
** Work Environment and Physical Demands
** The primary responsibilities for this position will be performed approximately 95% of time outdoors and indoor work approximately 5% of the time.
The ability to hear and analyze information at a normal range of radio and speech is required. The ability to visually observe persons and conditions is required.  All employees are required to reside within the state of Minnesota.

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