Deputy Sheriff

STARTING WAGE OF $39.00/HOUR
**WRIGHT COUNTY IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF DEPUTY SHERIFF FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE VACANCIES. THE HIRING PROCESS WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AND MAY CONTINUE FOR UP TO ONE YEAR FROM THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS POSTING.

THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE USED TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE VACANCIES FOR DEPUTY SHERIFF. APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS AND INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED REGULARLY WITH QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.
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Performs difficult protective service work maintaining the peace, protecting the public, promoting public safety, responding to emergency situations, and enforcing Minnesota statutes and local ordinances. Work is performed under the general direction of the Sergeant.

In this position you have the ability to work in the following units: Patrol, School Resource, Narcotics - Special Investigations, Major Crimes Investigation, Court Security, Detective, Civil Process, Field Training, K-9, Warrant and Transports, Boat and Water Safety, or any other capacity deemed necessary by the Sheriff.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Serves in a designated area of the County to enforce all laws and regulations, to provide security, to detect violators, and to develop positive relationships with the public.
• Receives, prioritizes, and responds to non-emergency calls.
• Responds to emergency situations such as accidents, medical emergencies, fire scenes and other emergencies; performs various other tasks to secure the scene and assist other emergency personnel.
• Conducts detailed investigations of accidents, criminal activities, and public safety incidents.
• Participates as a team member with Deputies, supervisors, and residents to identify and prioritize problems, develop and implement solutions, and evaluate results.
• Organizes resources within the community, the Sheriff's Office, and other agencies to reduce crime and meet the appropriate needs of the community; works toward building partnerships with residents, service providers, other agencies.
• Maintains records of activities; prepares reports to provide information to investigators and/or prosecutors.
• Testifies in court proceedings to present evidence and to give personal