MOUNTRAIL county: deputy

The Mountrail County Sheriff's Department is now hiring!  We're looking for a Sheriff's Deputy and Male Correctional Officer.

These positions offer excellent salaries and premium benefits, including county paid family health insurance, retirement, dental, vision, life, and other optional insurances 

Mountrail County offers exceptional pay for these positions.

• Deputy Sheriff salary starts at $57,150 per year with POST board license.

• Correctional Officer  salary ranges from  $48,600.00- $58,451.00 per year based on  experience.

Deputy Sheriff and Correctional Officer positions offer:

• Generous pay package
• Employer paid health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and other optional insurances   

 SALARY:  $57,150 per year with POST board license 

FULL RANGE OF BENEFITS INCLUDING:

• Full Family Health Insurance
• Retirement
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Other Optional Insurances

JOB SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Chief Deputy/Sheriff, the Sheriff Deputy exercises responsibilities for the enforcement of state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare. Responsible for protecting the life and property of the citizens in the county or area he or she is assigned to. Exercises independent judgment in dealing with dangerous or unusual situations, exercising safety practices and procedures. Works under stressful, high risk conditions. Performs investigations, responds to calls of distress, and testifies in court.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents in this position. Incumbents may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbents may be requested to perform position-specific tasks other than those listed in this job description.

• Patrol assigned area and watch for suspicious activity.
• Arrest people for suspected crimes, including burglary, theft, drugs, larceny, homicide, and sexual crimes.
• Solve emergency and routine incidents.
• Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations.
• Gather and bag evidence at crime scenes.
• Patrol buildings and ensure they are secure.
• Apprehend suspects who flee.
• Perform sobriety tests on those suspected of driving under the influence.
• Pull over speeding vehicles and issue citations.
• Interview victims and complainants.
• Prepare reports of arrests and file paperwork.
• Serve warrants, subpoenas, and other civil papers.
• Search houses and other properties for evidence.
• Assist local fire departments and emergency medical technicians.
• Perform search and rescue operations.
• Search for missing persons.
• Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders.
• Provide security in county courts.
• Issue citations and warnings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to become licensed by the North Dakota P.O.S.T. Board and possess a current valid driver’s license.
• Must be highly motivated and a self-starter.
• Must have a high level of integrity and honesty, and sustains and up-holds the law.
• Must be able to stay focused on the task while stationed in a busy environment.
• Must be punctual and reliable.
• Must be a team player who enjoys interfacing with people and is non-judgmental of others.
• Must have a positive attitude and willing to accept new responsibilities as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms, and have strong public relations skills.
• Excellent observation skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, delegating when appropriate.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county officials, county staff, and the general public.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

INTERESTED in DEPUTY SHERIFF POSITION?  

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SALARY RANGE:  $48,600.00- $58,451.00 per year DOE

FULL RANGE OF BENEFITS INCLUDING:

• Full Family Health Insurance
• Retirement
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Other Optional Insurances

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

This position is located at the Mountrail County Correctional Center. Correctional Officers shall perform duties associated with security, care, custody and control of inmates in the correctional facility.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Responsibilities include (but not limited to) overseeing inmates, keeping order within the jail, search cells, write reports and fill out daily logs, escort prisoners’ movements both inside and outside of the facility. 

Partial List of Responsibilities:

• Provide for overall security and maintain order and discipline.

• Supervise inmates in daily activities.

• Conduct searches and daily head counts.

• Perform irregular checks of inmate housing, recreational and facility perimeter.

• Provide for the safety and well- being of inmates and ensure proper health maintenance and hygiene.

• Observe conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes; report observations

• Process admissions of all inmates entering the facility

A correctional officer should be willing to accept and work well when given responsibility. He/She should be a self-starter, eager to learn new jobs, take initiative, and constantly strive to improve themselves. A positive outlook should be maintained when interacting with co-workers and/or the public and frequent suggestions should be offered by the correctional officer on how to improve their performance with a job task. 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 

Knowledge:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Twelve months experience in a position requiring interaction and/or service to the public or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of the fundamentals of human nature and behavior and the written and oral English language

• General knowledge of basic computer programs to include spreadsheet applications and word processing programs

Basic Skills:

• Writing, reading, speaking, and listening to the English language

• Effectively communicating with others both orally and in writing

• Communicate under pressure, in emergencies, and under stress

• Effectively and cordially communicate with other staff members, inmates, other agencies and the public

• Must have good judgment in defusing explosive situations and working with disturbed personalities during crisis periods in their lives

Abilities and other requirements:

• Employee must have good hearing so that they can be aware of things that could be going on when not present in the dayroom.

• Must have an insurable driving record

• Requires periods of standing, sitting, walking and stair climbing

• Officers are also required to run short distances, bend, kneel, lift objects of moderately heavy weight, climb stairs, stretch and reach, be on his/her feet for long  periods of time, and physically restrain inmates. 

INTERESTED in CORRECTIONAL OFFICER position?  

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For more information contact:

email  nicholed@co.mountrail.nd.us 

Mountrail County is an Equal Opportunity Employer