Ward County Sheriff's Department is currently taking applications for the position of Deputy Sheriff. The expected start date will be as soon as possible.

Pay will start at approximately $52,999.06to $58,501.03 annually depending on experience.

Benefits include: health insurance plans for both single and family which are paid 100% by the county, dental and vision plans with employee contribution, all uniforms and duty gear to include duty weapon furnished by the department, ND PERS retirement, vacation, sick time and many opportunities for overtime. Applicants will be required to pass both a written and physical agility test.The physical agility test will consist of the current ND POST certified obstacle course. Applications can be obtained in person or on the Ward County website (wardnd.com). Applications can be mailed to the Ward County HR Department, PO Box 5005 Minot, ND 58701 or emailed to human.resources@wardnd.com. For any questions, contact Captain Jason Kraft at 701-857-6500 or jason.kraft@wardnd.com.

General Job Description:

The Ward County Patrol Deputy serves and protects the public and enforces the laws of the State of North Dakota by routinely patrolling the roads and highways of Ward County, checking the security of property, responding to calls for assistance, investigating crimes and accidents, and keeping records of his/her activities.

Other Duties May Include:

• Operate assigned vehicles in patrolling the roads and highway of the County, enforcing traffic laws, checking on the security of property, responding to calls for assistance and rendering aid
• Investigate accidents and crimes by securing crime scenes, interviewing witnesses and victims, gathering data, taking measurements, and searching for and securing physical evidence
• Completes logs and reports and other records of activities, investigations, and incidents he/she is involved with
• Locate individuals and serves civil papers and criminal warrants as assigned
• Takes prisoners to court appearances, in the courthouse or via video, while maintaining the safety and security of the public and prisoners.
• Participate in training programs and exercises to maintain proficiency in performing assigned functions
• Locate and arrest persons for whom criminal warrants have been issued
• Assist other law enforcement agencies as requested or directed
• Make court appearances to testify in traffic and criminal cases
• Take reports of a runaway juvenile, attempt to locate the juvenile, and remain with him/her until released to their family or other appropriate person or agency
• Attend meetings and briefings and provide public relations activities as directed
• Keep vehicle servicing and maintenance records for assigned vehicle and make arrangements for servicing and maintenance when needed.

Position Qualifications Include:

• High School degree and at least one year of full-time work experience in law enforcement, security, or a public contact position or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A two-year college degree, one year experience working in the field of law enforcement, and licenseas a law enforcement officer in North Dakota are preferred.
• Current North Dakota Driver's License and insurable driving record.
• Knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken; a general knowledge of the law and the functions of law enforcement; and a good understanding of human behavior, particularly in stressful situations.
• Skill in writing, reading, speaking and listening to the English language and effectively communicating with others both orally and in writing and particularly under pressure and in emergencies.
• Skill in effectively reasoning and dealing with others particularly in tense and potentially dangerous situations.
• Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures and exercise judgment in applying policies and procedure .
• Ability to interpret the law, particularly under stress and in emergency situations.
• Ability to physically restrain another person if necessary.
• Ability to learn and effectively use the County's computer software, organize assigned work and perform work productively, learn and effectively use new methods, procedures, and technologies in carrying out the functions of the position.
• Ability to work effectively and cordially with other employees, inmates, employees of other agencies and the public, including those from other cultures and of other races.

Licensure Requirements:

A Deputy is required to be licensed by the State of North Dakota as a law enforcement officer within one year of employment in the position. The position also requires a valid driver's license. The failure to obtain or maintain current licensure in either or both of these areas may result in suspension or termination of employment.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• May spend a large amount of time operating a motor vehicle depending on the assignment. Must be able to work in a mid-sized vehicle, in a cramped space for an extended amount of time, to include the entirety of a scheduled shift or more.
• Occasionally faces stressful situations which involve the risk of personal safety or the safety of others.
• May be required to wear protective equipment, and must be ready to use a firearm or physical force in the line of duty.
• May be required to run distances in pursuit of suspects; jump over or across obstacles, climb obstacles such as fences or walls, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, crawl, or stretch in performance of the job. Must be able to lift and/or move objects and people weighing up to or in excess of 200 pounds; physically control people; sit in a patrol car or elsewhere or stand for long periods of time; and push vehicles for short distances.
• Excellent overall health, eyesight, and hearing are necessary.

All candidates must complete a physical agility test as well as a written test.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The employing agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.