Deputy Sheriff-Transport Unit, 67-Day Temporary - Washington County
Stillwater, MN
About the Job
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is looking to fill a temporary position in the Jail Division’s-Transport Unit. All candidates must be licensed or eligible to be licensed by the Minnesota POST Board at the time of hire. This position is a great way for current or recently retired licensed peace officers to earn extra money, or for new SKILLS graduates to gain experience. Want to learn more about becoming a Peace Officer in the State of Minnesota? Visit the Minnesota Post Board website: Becoming an Officer - How to Become An Officer
RESPONSIBILITIES: Deputy Sheriffs assigned to the Transport Unit will be responsible for the pick-up and delivery of inmates to or from the Washington County Jail, Minnesota Department of Corrections, various medical or dental facilities, multiple city jails, county jails, and state and federal prisons as directed by the Transport Sergeant. Transport Deputies will ensure that all policies and procedures are followed while transporting inmates to and from the Washington County Jail thereby ensuring the safety of the public and inmates which is paramount to this position. Additionally, Transport Deputies will be responsible for the physical screening of inmates ensuring no weapons or contraband are in the inmates' possession at any time. They must be able to perform emergency first aid for inmates when applicable. All Transport Deputies will be subject to the usual physical exertions and hazards of law enforcement work and will be responsible for completing all annual training required by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and by the State of Minnesota POST Board in a timely manner, including online training. Regular and punctual attendance is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1) Must be 21 years of age or older at time of job closing
2) Must possess a high school diploma or GED certificate
3) Must have a valid driver's license.
4) Candidates must be MN P.O.S.T licensed, eligible for P.O.S.T licensing or have the expectation of MN P.O.S.T. eligibility by the time of hire.
5) All candidates for hire must pass a background investigation, psychological examination, and physical examination/drug screen.
6) Must be eligible to possess and lawfully use a firearm, and successfully qualify with a handgun and other department weapons according to existing department qualification standards
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:
•Paid experience as a licensed peace officer for any Sheriff’s Office, Police Department or as a Military Police Officer, or
•An Associate’s degree in any Minnesota P.O.S.T Board Certified Professional Peace Officer program.
•Candidates who recently graduated Skills and are POST certified are welcome to apply.
SELECTION TECHNIQUE: Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.
HOURS / DAYS: Hours may vary based on transport needs. Most transports will occur Monday-Friday. Some early morning shifts or later evening hours may be required on occasion.Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.
ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $37.97
E-Verify Participation: Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.
E- Verify Participation Poster
Right to work Poster
RESPONSIBILITIES: Deputy Sheriffs assigned to the Transport Unit will be responsible for the pick-up and delivery of inmates to or from the Washington County Jail, Minnesota Department of Corrections, various medical or dental facilities, multiple city jails, county jails, and state and federal prisons as directed by the Transport Sergeant. Transport Deputies will ensure that all policies and procedures are followed while transporting inmates to and from the Washington County Jail thereby ensuring the safety of the public and inmates which is paramount to this position. Additionally, Transport Deputies will be responsible for the physical screening of inmates ensuring no weapons or contraband are in the inmates' possession at any time. They must be able to perform emergency first aid for inmates when applicable. All Transport Deputies will be subject to the usual physical exertions and hazards of law enforcement work and will be responsible for completing all annual training required by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and by the State of Minnesota POST Board in a timely manner, including online training. Regular and punctual attendance is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1) Must be 21 years of age or older at time of job closing
2) Must possess a high school diploma or GED certificate
3) Must have a valid driver's license.
4) Candidates must be MN P.O.S.T licensed, eligible for P.O.S.T licensing or have the expectation of MN P.O.S.T. eligibility by the time of hire.
5) All candidates for hire must pass a background investigation, psychological examination, and physical examination/drug screen.
6) Must be eligible to possess and lawfully use a firearm, and successfully qualify with a handgun and other department weapons according to existing department qualification standards
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:
•Paid experience as a licensed peace officer for any Sheriff’s Office, Police Department or as a Military Police Officer, or
•An Associate’s degree in any Minnesota P.O.S.T Board Certified Professional Peace Officer program.
•Candidates who recently graduated Skills and are POST certified are welcome to apply.
SELECTION TECHNIQUE: Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.
HOURS / DAYS: Hours may vary based on transport needs. Most transports will occur Monday-Friday. Some early morning shifts or later evening hours may be required on occasion.Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.
ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $37.97
Comments: Positions are temporary in nature and will used to fill upcoming shifts in the Transport Unit throughout the year. Deputies will only be assigned to the Jail Division’s -Transport Unit and will not be eligible for other assignments.
E-Verify Participation: Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.
E- Verify Participation Poster
Right to work Poster
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Stillwater, Minnesota
Agency: Sheriff Office
Source : Washington County