SEASONAL WATER PATROL OFFICER

Job DetailsJob Location: Morrison County Government Center - Little Falls, MN 56345Position Type: SeasonalSalary Range: $22.65 - $32.24 HourlyJob Shift: VariesJob Category: Sheriff's Office
OPEN UNTIL FILLED (first review of applications will be March 10th)

Nature of Work:

The Water Patrol Officer's general mission is to provide security and enforcement patrol of area lakes and rivers. This position is responsible for promoting the safety and well-being of all users of the waterways within Morrison County through public relations, education, and enforcement of local ordinances and statutes.

Communicates with:

Internally – All Sheriff staff.

Externally – State/county/city entities and the public.

Supervision:

N/A

Essential Work Functions:                                                                                     

Patrols area lakes and rivers in water patrol watercraft.
Provide maintenance of all boat, water patrol truck, and equipment.
May present educational talks and classes to the public.
Completes daily, weekly, monthly reports.
Required weekend and holiday work.

Other Work Functions

Performs related work as required.

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications of Education and Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent.
No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Experience with safe operation of watercraft, outboard motor operations, and towing a watercraft/trailer behind a motor vehicle.
Knowledge of general water-related safety.
Current first aid and CPR training and certification.
Valid MN driver’s License.
Must have social and general intelligence with an aptitude for police operations.
Ability to maintain a calm and professional manner at all times.
Clear and concise verbal and written communication abilities.
Ability to physically restrain subjects if necessary.

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 the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:

Exposed to:


24% or Less


25% - 49%


50%-74%


75% or more




Office environment


X


 


 


 




Sitting, standing


 


 


 


X




Walking, reaching, pulling


 


X


 


 




Typing/data entry


 


X


 


 




Talking, hearing


 


 


X


 




Close and distance vision


 


X


 


 




Heavy (Over 60 pounds of force)


 


X


 


 




Challenging or threatening behaviors


 


 


 


X




Hazardous physical conditions


 


 


 


X




Hazardous materials


 


 


X


 




Atmospheric Conditions


 


 


X


 




Travel


 


 


 


X




Extreme temperatures


 


 


X


 




Environmental


 


 


 


X




Work with high detail/deadlines


 


X