Patrol Deputy Job at Freeborn County
Come and be a part of a dynamic growing team and live in a community that supports our Law Enforcement. Applicants must be Minnesota P.O.S.T. licensed or eligible to be licensed at time of employment. Minimum starting pay $29.1310 /hr. although willing to negotiate pay based upon review of qualifications and/or experience.
Freeborn County offers a robust benefits package including vacation / sick, life insurance, dental, vision, short term and long term disability, AFLAC, PERA, Nationwide, flex spending, medical with extremely generous VEBA contributions, free clinic for employees and their family members.
Job Details
The Patrol Deputy is responsible for patrolling County roads, city roads, State Highways, Interstates,
conducting snowmobile and boat patrol, enforcing state and local laws. This position responds to citizen
complaints and emergencies and investigation of illegal activity. Under direction of the Sheriff and
supervisors, this position performs general law enforcement work to protect life and property and enforce local
laws and ordinances throughout Freeborn County. Duties include: protecting and assisting the public by
responding to a variety of calls or citizen complaints; responding to emergencies such as crashes, fires,
domestic assaults, fights, burglaries, and alarms; assisting detectives by investigative groundwork for illegal
activity; performing a variety of court duties, and paperwork; resolving conflict and mitigating civil
disagreement. This position must maintain good relationships and assist other departments and other law
enforcement agencies, emergency services and social services.
- Patrol Freeborn County to protect and respond to the public while preserving law and order
Highways, State Highways, County Roads and Township Roads. Patrol areas may also
include cities within the County that are with or without their own police department.
- Assist local police departments within Freeborn County, other state and local agencies,
assaults, fights, burglaries, thefts, special events or other instances that require assistance.
- Performs routine patrol that includes traffic enforcement in cities and county parks.
- Investigation of vehicle crashes, various crimes, and deaths including collection and
- Prepare reports documenting actions/incidents during the call for service in a timely manner
Court Orders, Foreclosure Notices, Orders for Protection, Harassment Orders and
Subpoenas.
- Testifies in court and participates in preparation of court cases.
- Drafts and execute search documents, property, and evidence pertaining to a crime.
- Prioritizes calls for service on severity basis and responds to most severe first.
- Responds to critical incidents that require the SWAT Team.
- Investigate missing persons cases, including but not limited to children and vulnerable adults
- Conduct search and rescue in instances of lost persons, such as hunters, bikers, hikers,
snowmobilers.
- Provide security/transports of prisoners.
- Respond and assists in medical emergencies, fires, and natural disaster situations.
- Works with other departments/ agencies (Fire, other law enforcement agencies, social
- Trains, maintains, and recertifies in accordance with FAA regulations to operate a drone.
- Prepares and instructs course work, files, and maintains paperwork associated with Field
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
- Acquire and maintain current knowledge of federal, state, county, and local laws and
- Keep up to date with legislative updates, law changes and court decisions relevant to the
- Attend training as required by the Sheriff and/or POST Board.
- Maintain proficiency in use and maintenance of all office owned and issued equipment.
- Acquire and maintain current knowledge of streets, highways, and geography of Freeborn
- Maintain tactical and technical proficiency with job responsibilities.
called upon to perform a variety of duties as part of their role with the County.
Position Requirements
- Working knowledge of laws, ordinances, rules and policies effective in Freeborn County.
- Knowledge of modern police practices and methods.
- Knowledge of First Aid methods and techniques.
- Skill in operation and maintenance of equipment and weapons used in activities.
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to effectively use a computer and various software programs.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule
- Work complexity includes complex and significant variables, which requires analytical ability
complex situations.
- Ability to handle a variety of typical assignments and problems under moderate supervision
- Ability to apply considerable analytical skills to select, evaluate, and interpret data from
- Effective communication skills to provide regular contact with office, outside agencies and the
Education and Experience
- Two-year Associates degree in Law Enforcement or equivalent as approved by the
This position will require the acquisition and maintenance of the following additional certificates/licenses:
- MN Peace Officer License
- Class D Driver’s License or equivalent
- AED/First Aid and CPR
Equipment and Tools Responsibilities
- Frequently operates squad car, radar, recording equipment, computer, cameras, PBT, and
night vision, medical supplies and other County vehicles.
- Intermittently use fire extinguisher and AED.
- Continuously carries firearm, taser, baton and less lethal equipment.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Positions in this job typically require: sitting, walking, running, stooping, bending, feeling, manual
dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, typing, and seeing. This position encounters unexpected and
prolonged workdays and stress and pressure from dealing with emotional issues, conflicts and physical
altercations. This position is generally light-duty and may require the exertion up to 60 pounds of force on
occasion and the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and move objects, including persons.
This position is exposed to threats, trauma, offensive language, and deadly assault. This position
occasionally performs under tight deadlines and attention to detail.
The physical demands described here are representative to those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable
accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Working Conditions
Most work is performed in a field environment involving working inside and outside of vehicles, buildings,
roads, water bodies, and outdoors. Seasonal conditions can include excessive heat or cold. Potential for
exposure to dangerous situations and angry or violent individuals.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an
employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Competencies Common to All County Positions
- Develop, maintain a thorough working knowledge of, and comply with all office and
- Demonstration by personal example the spirit of service, excellence, and integrity expected
- Develop respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, including willing
as possible.
- Confer regularly with and keep immediate supervisor informed of all-important matters which
- Represent Freeborn County in a professional manner to the public, outside contacts and
**** Minimum starting pay $29.1310 /hr. although willing to negotiate pay based upon review of qualifications and/or experience.*****
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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