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Deputy SheriffThe Deputy Sheriff is a sworn member of the McKenzie County Sheriff's Office and represents the elected office of the Sheriff. The position exercises independent judgment in dealing with dangerous or unusual situations while exercising safe practices and procedures. Works under stressful, high-risk conditions. The Deputy Sheriff may be assigned to the Patrol Division, Investigations Division, Administrative Division, or other based on the needs of the agency. Reports to the assigned division supervisor(s). Working schedule is dependent on the division assigned.Essential Job FunctionsMay be assigned a district in a patrol car on assignment for the purpose of observing the area for possible criminal activity or other conditions that could endanger public safety, investigating complaints, and enforcing laws; maintains high visibilityApprehends, arrests, and detains criminal suspects and law violators when necessary; follows proper procedures when making arrests. Enforces all Federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Enforces traffic law.Responds to emergency calls, such as robberies, burglaries, kidnapping, assaults, and murders; and practices safety procedures in answering and responding to callsInvestigates crimes and accidents, interviews witnesses, complaints, and victims; and gathers physical evidence and preserves for court; conducts follow up investigations as neededServes warrants, summonses, subpoenas, civil, and other official documentsPrepares written records as prescribed by the agency, serves as witness in court and provides evident in court as required.Works under stressful, high-risk conditions, and makes decisions which may be centered around life-or-death situations in accordance with law and agency policy.Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as required by the agencyKnowledge of:Ability to decide time, place and sequence of major plans or operations.Ability to analyze and categorize data and information using established criteria to define consequences and the ability to consider and select alternatives.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to perform public speaking.Ability to use consulting and design data and information, and to evaluate objectively and make timely decisions.Knowledge of state statutes and department and county policy and procedures.Knowledge of basic math and ability to interpret statistical reports.Knowledge of County Roads and weight limits and restrictions on County RoadsWorking knowledge of human behavior and various social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.Willingness and desire to learn new and challenging tasks.Skills:Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.Applying Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations;Developing and implementing policies and procedures;Preparing operational records and reports;Using a computer and related software applicationsAbility to safely operate a motor vehicleUse of firearms, radio equipment, physical control devices, electric and electronic controls.Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or G.E.D.Valid Driver's LicenseCertified or eligible to be certified as a Law Enforcement Officer through the ND Post BoardUse of firearms, radio equipment, physical control devices, electric and electronic controls. Ability to use a computer and related software applications.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to agency members and members of the public.Must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, and successfully complete the agency Field Training ProgramPhysical requirements and working conditions:Reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, driving, and repetitive motions. Some running and extreme physical exertion may be necessary.Combination of Sedentary and Active Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. May be subject to travel.BenefitsBlue Cross Blue ShieldMedical Single: 100% paid for employeesSingle+Child(ren): $269.28 monthlyFamily: $397.80 monthlyDental Single: 100% paid for employeesFamily: $16.98 monthlyVision Single: 100% paid for employeesFamily: $4.32 monthlyVacation Time0-2 full years earn 4 hours per pay period = 96 hours per year3-5 full years earn 5 hours per pay period = 120 hours per year6-9 full years earn 6 hours per pay period = 144 hours per yearOver 10 full years earn 7 hours per pay period = 168 hours per yearSick Time4 hours earned per pay period = 96 hours per yearRetirementMain Plan - County contributes 9.26%, Employee contribute 1%-3% - County will matchPublic Safety Plan - Employee contributes 1.5%, County matches 16.54%*Certified Law Enforcement Officers (Deputies/Corrections)Flex AccountsTax-free dollars set aside each month, up to $3,200.00 annually for medical expenses$5,000.00 annually may be set aside for day care expensesLife InsuranceMcKenzie County provides $12,000.00 life insurance. Additional coverage available at a discounted rate.OtherDeferred Income – 457BSimilar to a 401k plan; minimum contribution amount is $25.00, max of $22,500.00 per year. Funds cannot be withdrawn until retirement, termination, or an unforeseeable emergency.Supplemental InsuranceMetLife plans may be purchased for an additional charge.

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