Deputy Sheriff

Company:	Ramsey County Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (10)
Job Location(s):	St. Paul
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	Not Provided
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Government - Local/Federal

Position Description



Applicants must provide a copy of your Post license OR your letter from Post stating that you passed their exam with your application by sending a copy to: Roberta Hill, Ramsey County Human Resources, 50 W Kellogg Blvd, Suite 430, St Paul MN 55102 OR by fax (651) 266-2727. If you do not submit a copy of your Post license OR your letter from Post stating that you passed their exam your application will not be approved. To perform law enforcement work such as patrol, investigation and apprehension, security and custody, court security and legal process services; and to perform related duties as assigned.
Examples of Work Performed:
* Provide law enforcement services in any one of the following areas: * Maintain order and security in a detention facility or in detention units of Regions Hospital by: processing admissions to the facility according to established procedures; observing inmates in their living quarters to detect significant changes in their emotional or physical condition and to detect evidence of contraband; providing for mandated inmate services; intervening in problematic or emergency situations; assisting in restraining violent psychiatric patients; processing bail bonds; cash bail and other court directed releases. * Provide law enforcement services in the areas of crime prevention, investigation and apprehension by: patrolling in an assigned area; investigating, collecting evidence; * Preparing reports on auto accidents and criminal activities; conducting follow-up and long-term investigations through interviews with victims, witnesses or suspects, undercover operations or use of informants; responding to requests for assistance in medical emergencies, accidents, fires, domestic disputes and police emergencies; enforcing traffic laws; arresting suspects; presenting evidence and testimony in court based on investigations; coordinating traffic safety programs for schools; transporting prisoners to and from jails, prisons, hospitals and other institutions; apprehending and transporting probate patients to security hospital facilities; extraditing felons and fugitives from other states; executing search warrants to seize controlled substances and contraband. * Maintain order within the courtroom; secure juries in deliberation from outside tampering; provide for the basic needs of jury members; arresting individuals on felony, misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor warrants. * Performs law enforcement activities in the area of legal process services.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Must meet academic and skills course requirements for state licensure which require successful completion of a two year college program in law enforcement and an eight week skills course; or equivalent training/experience recognized by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officers Standards and Training. Experience: None. Licenses, Certificates: Licensure as a peace officer by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training, and posses a valid driver’s license or be eligible to obtain such in Minnesota or in case of residency therein, a valid driver’s license from a contiguous state; or eligibility to obtain either license. Note on Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in order to be appointed. All applicants must indicate their date of POST licensure or eligibility for licensure in the appropriate fields on the application/supplemental questions forms.
Exam/Screening Process Information:
Examination: NO EXAMINATION WILL BE GIVEN FOR DEPUTY SHERIFF. The names of all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications stated above and who file a properly completed application, supplemental application, and proof of their POST licensure or eligiblity to be licensed, will be placed on the eligible list for employment as a Ramsey County Deputy Sheriff. Your name will remain on the list for 12 months or until hired, whichever occurs first. This list is updated once a month. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time of posting of the eligible list. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should submit or update their veteran's claim form and documentation as soon as possible. IN ORDER FOR EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION CANDIDATES MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SELECTION PROCESS AS CONDUCTED BY THE SHERIFF DEPARTMENT: Background Investigation Medical Examination Psychological Evaluation Physical Agility Examination Oral Interview Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment. For further information regarding this posting, please contact roberta.taylor.hill@co.ramsey.mn.us or by phone at 651-266-2711.