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Intern - Sheriff's Office

Intern - Sheriff's Office

Olmsted County, MNRochester, MN, US
3 days ago
Salary
$19.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Salary : $19.00 Hourly

Location : Rochester, MN

Job Type : Provisional Full-Time

Department : Administration

Opening Date : 02 / 11 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 2 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Hours of Work : 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday

Union : TEMP

Olmsted County has earned the 2023 and 2024 Best Places to Work - Southeast Minnesota designation.

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience

Current college student pursuing a degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, or related field.

Priority will be given to students that require an internship as part of their 4-year program.

Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job / position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of March 3, 2025.

Nature of Work

The position offers opportunities to explore different areas and responsibilities related to work as a Deputy Sheriff. Opportunities will include work in patrol, investigations, training and emergency management. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

Examples of Work

  • Assists and explores investigates complaints, disturbances and crimes and collects evidence.
  • Assists and explores responding to emergency and non-emergency calls and provides necessary assistance.
  • Learns about civil process and warrants.
  • Performs special projects.
  • Performs related work as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

  • Some knowledge of state and city laws and county ordinances relating to criminal acts.
  • Some knowledge of highway regulations and what constitutes a violation.
  • Some knowledge of current police practices and methods.
  • Some knowledge of what constitutes evidence in the prosecution of criminal violations.
  • Some Knowledge of Olmsted County roads and geography.
  • Some Knowledge of human behavior and social and economic problems.
  • Skill in verbal and written communication including documentation through report writing.
  • Skill in the use of computers and technology.
  • Ability to direct traffic.
  • Ability to understand and appropriately respond to mental health issues.
  • Ability to act quickly and decisively with good judgment in difficult and stressful situations.
  • Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
  • Ability to treat the public courteously and with firmness when the occasion demands.
  • Ability to operate all Sheriff's Office equipment.
  • Ability to maintain good character both on and off duty.

    • Persons with disabilities : the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.

    Physical Demands and Work Environment : In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands :

    Function :

    24% or Less

    25% - 49%

    50%-74%

    75% or more

    Office environment

    Outdoors environment

    In vehicle / Operating equipment

    Exposure to needle sticks / sharps exposure

    Exposure to human blood / pathogens / body fluids

    Exposure to hazardous materials / chemicals / toxic or caustic chemicals

    Confined / restricted working environment

    Exposure to atmospheric conditions

    Exposure to weather

    Exposure to extreme heat / cold, wet and / or humid

    Exposure to noise

    Exposure to vibration

    Animal handling

    Sitting, standing, walking

    Reaching, pulling, climbing, crouching, kneeling, stooping, balancing, crawling, handling, feeling

    Pushing up to 50 pounds

    Lifting up to 50 pounds

    Repetitive hand movements, typing / data entry

    Talking, hearing

    Operate vehicle

    Close, distance and color vision, depth perception, accommodation

    Field of vision

    Sedentary (exert up to 10 pounds of force)

    Light effort (exert up to 20 pounds of force)

    Medium effort (exert up to 50 pounds of force)

    Heavy effort (exert up to 100 pounds of force)

    Very heavy (exert up over 100 pounds of force)

    Proximity to moving, mechanical parts

    Working in high, exposed places

    An Equal Opportunity Employer

    No benefits for positions less than one year duration and less than .50 full-time equivalency (FTE).

    I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, Certificates and Licenses, and Supplemental Questions sections of my application. This includes a detailed description of all work experience that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions.

  • I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score which may make me ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process.

    • You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the Intern position. Please select the answer that best describes your education and experience.

  • Current college student pursuing a degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, or related field.
  • None of the above.

    • Does your degree program require an internship for graduation?

    Required Question