Deputy Sheriff-Transport Unit

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Deputy Sheriff-Transport Unit

Salary

$37.97 - $51.21 Hourly

Location

Stillwater, MN

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

24-00085

Department

Sheriff Office

Division

Jail

Opening Date

05/13/2024

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JOB SPECIFICS

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is looking to fill four open temp positions in the Jail Division’s-Transport Unit. All candidates must be licensed or eligible to be licensed by the Minnesota POST Board at the time of hire. This position is a great way for current or recently retired licensed peace officers to earn extra money, or for new SKILLS graduates to gain experience. Want to learn more about becoming a Peace Officer in the State of Minnesota? Visit the Minnesota Post Board website: Becoming an Officer - How to Become An Officer (https://dps.mn.gov/entity/post/becoming-a-peace-officer/Pages/Routes-to-Peace-Officer-Licensure.aspx)

RESPONSIBILITIES: Deputy Sheriffs assigned to the Transport Unit will be responsible for the pick-up and delivery of inmates to or from the Washington County Jail, Minnesota Department of Corrections, various medical or dental facilities, multiple city jails, county jails, and state and federal prisons as directed by the Transport Sergeant. Transport Deputies will ensure that all policies and procedures are followed while transporting inmates to and from the Washington County Jail thereby ensuring the safety of the public and inmates which is paramount to this position. Additionally, Transport Deputies will be responsible for the physical screening of inmates ensuring no weapons or contraband are in the inmates' possession at any time. They must be able to perform emergency first aid for inmates when applicable. All Transport Deputies will be subject to the usual physical exertions and hazards of law enforcement work and will be responsible for completing all annual training required by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and by the State of Minnesota POST Board in a timely manner, including online training. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1) Must be 21 years of age or older at time of job closing

2) Must possess a high school diploma or GED certificate

3) Must have a valid driver's license.

4) Candidates must be MN P.O.S.T licensed, eligible for P.O.S.T licensing or have the expectation of MN P.O.S.T. eligibility by the time of hire.

5) All candidates for hire must pass a background investigation, psychological examination, and physical examination/drug screen.

6) Must be eligible to possess and lawfully use a firearm, and successfully qualify with a handgun and other department weapons according to existing department qualification standards

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

•Paid experience as a licensed peace officer for any Sheriff’s Office, Police Department or as a Military Police Officer, or

•An Associate’s degree in any Minnesota P.O.S.T Board Certified Professional Peace Officer program.

• Candidates who recently graduated Skills and are POST certified are welcome to apply.

SELECTION TECHNIQUE: Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

HOURS / DAYS: Hours may vary based on transport needs. Most transports will occur Monday-Friday. Some early morning shifts or later evening hours may be required on occasion.Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $37.97

Comments: Positions are temporary in nature and will used to fill upcoming shifts in the Transport Unit throughout the year. Deputies will only be assigned to the Jail Division’s -Transport Unit and will not be eligible for other assignments.

JOB SUMMARY

The Patrol Officer Deputy Sheriff is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of the citizens of Washington County. Assignments are interchangeable dependent on department needs and requirements. All newly hired licensed officers should expect to start in the Patrol Division. Duties will vary in accordance with assignments. Work is performed under supervision with considerable independence of action.

EMPLOYMENT CRITERIA

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must be 21 years of age or older and must be P.O.S.T licensed or be eligible for licensing by the Minnesota P.O.S.T. Board at the time of hire.

Candidates must achieve a passing score in each of the following: testing/interview process, psychological examination, background investigation, physical examination, and drug test at the time an appointment is offered. Deputies must successfully qualify with a handgun and other department weapons according to existing department qualification standards. A driver's license is required.

CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE

Core Competencies (http://www.co.washington.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/5174) outline essential business and professional traits necessary to perform this job.

• Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace

• Demonstrates knowledge of modern methods of patrol, detection, identification, evidence handling, reporting, and communications

• Demonstrates knowledge of the Sheriff's Office rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and directives

• Demonstrates skills in communication in order to meet and treat the public courteously, tactfully, and firmly

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work may require lifting and carry up to 80 lbs, and pushing/pulling heavy objects. Other physical requirements include the ability to climb, chase, run, and apply physical restraints. Vision and hearing acuity is needed on a continuous basis. Use of equipment includes personal computers, office equipment, police-related safety, and special equipment i.e., weapons, radio, first aid kit, surveillance equipment, radar speed measurement devices, field sobriety test devices, camera, accident investigation tools, boats, snowmobiles, and personal watercraft.

Inside/outside work time varies by shift and assignment; work is performed in all types of weather conditions in an unsecured environment. This position may encounter life-threatening situations, which require substantial physical and mental capabilities. Exposures may include but are not limited to, disagreeable odors, communicable diseases, body fluids, hazardous chemicals, elevated noise levels, and dangerous individuals who may be armed.

Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions.

This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.

Washington County offers a comprehensive benefit package (https://web1.co.washington.mn.us/NeoGovNotices/SHR/2022/Employee_Benefits.pdf) including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance.

For a more detailed overview of our LELS benefit package, click here.

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Will you be 21 years of age or older by date of hire?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Will you have or be eligible for Minnesota P.O.S.T. licensure by the date of hire?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Do you have paid experience as a licensed peace officer?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Do you have or will you have an Associate's degree in MN P.O.S.T Board Certified Professional Peace Officer Education Program by date of hire?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Have you spent time in the Armed Forces?

• Yes

• No

  07

  If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide which Branch of Service you were enlisted in. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)

  Required Question

Agency

Washington County (MN)

Address

14949 62nd Street North Stillwater, Minnesota, 55082

Phone

651-430-6081

Website

http://www.co.washington.mn.us

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