Sherburne County offers a comprehensive benefits package including county paid health insurance for employee only coverage, on-site medical clinic for employees and their families, Paid Parental Leave (PPL), a starting annual PTO accrual of 168 hours (21 days), Health & Wellness Program and Tuition Reimbursement.
Employees in this position have access to a modern training facility and indoor gun range. Receive an annual uniform allowance and are eligible to receive an annual fitness incentive.
Starting salary is dependent upon experience, education, and qualifications.
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This position is based out of the Sherburne County Government Center in Elk River, MN. Sherburne County is one of the fastest growing counties in Minnesota, where you can find a nice blend of suburban and rural life. As a thriving organization fueled by people passionate about serving our community, Sherburne County strives to support and engage employees through investments in competitive compensation and equitable benefits; a culture that promotes physical and emotional wellbeing; opportunities for professional growth and a sense of honor and purpose.
General duty transportation of prisoners as directed. Ensure the protection of judges, court officers, county employees, witnesses, and civilians in the courtroom, adjacent waiting areas, and county offices. Responsible for preparing various forms and keeping records on defendants and court activities. Provide security for detainees outside of the secure facility. Guard duty in hospital settings. Respond to calls for service in and around the Sherburne County Government Center.
The following duties are normal for this position. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Transportation Duties
Court Security Duties
Enforce all laws and arrest violators.
Serve warrants, summonses, and other processes on persons.
Assist other law enforcement officers, bailiffs, and corrections officer in their duties, as directed by supervisors.
Promptly submit all required reports and forms. Maintain and complete reimbursement forms and also monthly logs of inmates transported for the U.S. Marshals Service and the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.
Attend departmental meetings and various training sessions and schools, as directed.
Maintain proficiency with all issued weapons.
Maintain and arrange for service, upkeep and repair of vehicles in the transport fleet.
Administer preliminary breath tests for alcohol to defendants when requested by a judge. Escort defendants who have been drinking to the jail and set up an intoxilyzer test to be performed, at the judge’s request.
Assist the Emergency Services Director and the Sheriff’s Department with emergencies or natural disasters outside of the government center.
Place contraband into evidence and complete required reports.
Escort defendants to the jail to be booked and released.
Patrol and provide security for the Sherburne County Government Center:
Perform duties associated with court orders requiring a licensed deputy to enforce the order at the government center, such as no-contact orders and orders for protection.
May perform work at times other than normal government center hours, rotating shifts, nights, weekends, indoors/outdoors.
Process and document court documents involving jail prisoners. Must provide accurate written documentation to the jai regarding inmates’ outcomes from their court proceedings, including bail information, sentences, no contact orders, release orders, monitoring orders, and any other orders.
Perform other duties as directed.
Develop and maintain respectful and cooperative working relationships.
Regular and reliable attendance according to the department’s work schedule.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
An individual must meet the minimum qualifications as stated below to qualify for this position.
Two-year Associates degree in Law Enforcement or equivalent as approved by the Minnesota POST Board and hold a current Minnesota Peace Officer License (P.O.S.T.) or ability to be immediately licensed upon hire.
Must possess a valid Minnesota Driver’s License.
Must qualify under the selection procedures set forth at time of hiring.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time. Must be able to perform work typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. May involve lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of heavy objects, materials and people (100 pounds).
Work is performed in a correctional facility supervising inmates incarcerated for committing criminal activities, in the Sherburne County Court and entire Government Center, hospitals and other facilities, and on the road for transports. This position encounters physically threatening situations requiring grappling with and/or subduing inmates.
Environmental conditions include exposure to disagreeable odors and unpleasant items (body odor, dirty clothing, human feces), hazardous chemicals, communicable diseases (T.B., hepatitis, AIDS), mentally unstable individuals and individuals under the influence of controlled substances.
Following a conditional job offer, candidates must meet physical requirements as established as part of the recruitment and selection process to perform essential job functions. Testing dates are TBD and will include (but are not limited to):