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Location : Brainerd, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2023-00158
Department: County Sheriff
Division: Investigations
Opening Date: 12/11/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Objective
First round of consideration to begin as early as January 15, 2024.
This is a continuous posting and applications will be reviewed in batches based on the date the application was submitted. Once a batch has completed the process the next batch will then be reviewed. This may result in a delay of receiving updates on your application. You may contact Human Resource at 218-822-7030 or by email at hr@crowwing.us for status updates.
Employees in this class are assigned to the Investigative Division. The Investigator position includes an extended salary above the position of patrol officer. The work involves investigating both routine and more difficult cases of suspected criminal activity within the county and requires the use of considerable discretion and application of specialized knowledge and ability in the investigation and detection of crime. Employees manage a caseload of up to 50 cases at one time and work on these cases to bring them to a successful conclusion. Assignments are received in both written and verbal form. Cases are normally concluded with the preparation of a case for prosecution. An Investigator decides what violations of law have taken place and determines if the violation is civil or criminal and proceeds to determine the course of the investigation. While work is performed in accordance with established rules and procedures, an Investigator must exercise considerable independent judgment in working on specific cases. Advice and assistance is available from the Sergeant of Investigations on unusual situations. Employees in this classification are occasionally subject to call outs while off duty time. Work is reviewed through observation of performance and personal inspection and review of written reports.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications
This summary is intended for general information purposes and does not represent the legal description of our benefit package. The summary plan descriptions, Crow Wing County personnel manual, or applicable labor contract contains more complete information and will prevail in the event of a discrepancy.
Compensation
The county strives to be a market competitive employer with compensation rates that are externally competitive and internally equitable. Compensation rates are governed by the county pay matrix and applicable labor contract. Information regarding the county pay programs is available in the Human Resource Department.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
PTO benefit accrues at the rate of 21 days per year for the first 3 years for regular full-time staff and is pro-rated for regular part-time staff.
Holidays
The 12 calendar holidays that are observed by Crow Wing County are as follows: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day and Friday following, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Health Insurance
Regular full-time employees and their dependents are eligible for group health insurance coverage, administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield. Eligibility begins on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Regular part-time employees regularly scheduled 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health insurance coverage on a pro-rated basis.
Dental Insurance
Delta dental benefit is available to those participating in a health insurance plan. Calendar year annual maximum of $1000 per person.
Life Insurance
Regular full-time employees shall be provided a term life insurance policy of $50,000. Optional life insurance is available at the employee's expense.
Short-Term Disability
Regular full-time and part-time staff regularly scheduled at least 30 hours per week are eligible for short-term disability following 6 months of qualifying employment. Short-term disability payments begin on the first day following 14 consecutive calendar days of absence attributable to a qualifying disability. The plan provides income replacement of up to 50% of regular pay subject to a maximum limit of $1,000 per week.
Long-Term Disability
Regular full-time and part-time staff regularly scheduled at least 30 hours per week are eligible. Long term disability pays 50% of salary up to a maximum of $4,000 per month beginning on day 91 of total disability. The maximum benefits duration is up to the social security normal retirement date.
Retirement Plan
Retirement benefits are provided through the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA). For more information on PERA visit their at
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Which best describes your level of education in law enforcement or closely related field?
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Identify your status below with the MN Peace Officers Standards and Training Board (P.O.S.T.):
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If you are currently Minnesota P.O.S.T. licensed or eligible for Minnesota P.O.S.T. licensing, please indicate: • Your current MN POST license # and expiration date; • The date you became eligible for MN POST licensing; or • The exam date that you are scheduled to take the MN POST exam. If you are licensed as a peace officer in another state, please indicate the state, license #, and expiration date of your current license. If you are NOT eligible for P.O.S.T. licensing, type "N/A".
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Do you have a valid State issued driver's license?
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Select the answer that best represents your years of full-time paid, licensed law enforcement work experience such as a police officer or deputy sheriff:
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Please describe the experience referenced in the question above. If none, type "N/A"
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Please describe your knowledge of modern police methods and procedures, including the knowledge of criminal investigations, interview, gathering and preserving evidence, rules of evidence, and documentation of reports referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. Please include any examples as they relate to prolonged and detailed investigations leading to the solution and disposition of criminal cases.
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State whether you possess any training and/or certificates related to law enforcement. Please include any training and/or certificates as it relates to specialized knowledge of investigations, gathering and preserving of evidence and documentation of reports and state the name and date of completion. If none, please state "none" in the box below. (ie: general criminal investigation training or general law enforcement training)
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Describe any other special training you have completed or skills and experience you currently possess that you would feel would make you the best qualified person for this position. (ie: BCA crime scene, interview & interrogation training)
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Select the response that best describes your years of experience in search warrants, subpoenas and court orders:
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Please describe your experience referenced in the question above. If none, type "N/A:
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Please describe your experience(s) working with offenders, suspects, witnesses, court, attorneys, other law enforcement agencies, informants, and the general public.
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Please describe your experience presenting testimony in Court, pertaining to law enforcement investigation. If you do not have this experience type N/A in the space provided.
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Please describe any leadership experience you have referencing jobs in your application/resume. Include what you did and the length of the assignment/position. If you have no leadership experience, please type "No Experience" in the space provided.
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Check all computer software you have experience working with:
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For each of the computer software you selected in thequestion above, please describe your experience with each of the programs. If you selected "none of the above" plesae type "No Experience" in the space provided.
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I verify that all of my responses to the supplemental questions are true and accurate. I understand that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the supplemental questions that I may no longer be considered for the position.
Required Question
Location : Brainerd, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2023-00158
Department: County Sheriff
Division: Investigations
Opening Date: 12/11/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Objective
First round of consideration to begin as early as January 15, 2024.
This is a continuous posting and applications will be reviewed in batches based on the date the application was submitted. Once a batch has completed the process the next batch will then be reviewed. This may result in a delay of receiving updates on your application. You may contact Human Resource at 218-822-7030 or by email at hr@crowwing.us for status updates.
Employees in this class are assigned to the Investigative Division. The Investigator position includes an extended salary above the position of patrol officer. The work involves investigating both routine and more difficult cases of suspected criminal activity within the county and requires the use of considerable discretion and application of specialized knowledge and ability in the investigation and detection of crime. Employees manage a caseload of up to 50 cases at one time and work on these cases to bring them to a successful conclusion. Assignments are received in both written and verbal form. Cases are normally concluded with the preparation of a case for prosecution. An Investigator decides what violations of law have taken place and determines if the violation is civil or criminal and proceeds to determine the course of the investigation. While work is performed in accordance with established rules and procedures, an Investigator must exercise considerable independent judgment in working on specific cases. Advice and assistance is available from the Sergeant of Investigations on unusual situations. Employees in this classification are occasionally subject to call outs while off duty time. Work is reviewed through observation of performance and personal inspection and review of written reports.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Investigate crimes and complaints. Conduct interviews of witnesses and suspects.
- Collect evidence on suspected crimes.
- Prepare detailed written reports of investigations.
- Review progress of investigations.
- Obtain detailed statements from complainants, victims, witnesses, or criminals.
- Oversee the management of a major criminal action while coordinating with superiors and patrol supervisors.
- Prepare cases for court by preparing necessary reports and reviewing information acquired through investigation and testimony.
- Photograph crime scenes, accidents, or evidence, as well as collecting and preserving physical evidence of a crime.
- Prepare and execute search warrants.
- Participate in public relations by informing the public of activities and programs of the Sheriff's Office.
- Serve warrants on suspects and conducts stakeouts and surveillance.
- Attend specialized schools, training programs, and meetings.
- Make public presentations before civic and school groups.
- Interact with other law enforcement agencies and the County Attorney's Office to collect and distribute criminal intelligence information.
- Carry out other department assignments as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- A combination substantially equivalent to post-secondary training in police science and a minimum of three years' experience as a licensed peace officer.
- All qualifications completed and met as required by Minnesota P.O.S.T. Board and current license holder as full time peace officer as provided in the State of Minnesota Statutes.
Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge of County and Sheriff's Office policies, rules, regulations, and of controlling laws and ordinances.
- Considerable knowledge of modern police methods and procedures, including the knowledge of criminal investigation, interview, gathering and preserving evidence, rules of evidence, and documentation of reports.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to deal tactfully, but firmly, with offenders, suspects, witnesses, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, court and enforcement agency representatives, and the general public.
- Ability to perform prolonged and detailed investigations, to gather pertinent facts, and to integrate data into objective patterns leading to the solution and disposition of criminal cases.
- Ability to prepare clear, concise and accurate reports.
- Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition.
- Knowledge of the geography of Crow Wing County.
- Knowledge of court rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of pertinent state and municipal laws.
- Knowledge of interviewing methods and techniques.
- Knowledge of some knowledge of pertinent federal laws.
- Ability to use of firearms.
- Ability to report and document all facts accurately and completely.
- Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
- Ability to secure the cooperation of others.
- Ability to deal firmly, fairly, and courteously with the public.
- Ability to effectively interview witnesses and suspects.
- Ability to understand and hold confidential general and intelligence information.
- Ability to oversee and manage major criminal cases.
- Ability to develop and maintain professional and cooperative relations with other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
- Ability to work effectively with the County Attorney and other prosecutors.
- Ability to collect and preserve physical evidence associated with crimes and photograph crime scenes.
- Ability to drive a police vehicle.
- Ability to work under adverse weather conditions.
This summary is intended for general information purposes and does not represent the legal description of our benefit package. The summary plan descriptions, Crow Wing County personnel manual, or applicable labor contract contains more complete information and will prevail in the event of a discrepancy.
Compensation
The county strives to be a market competitive employer with compensation rates that are externally competitive and internally equitable. Compensation rates are governed by the county pay matrix and applicable labor contract. Information regarding the county pay programs is available in the Human Resource Department.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
PTO benefit accrues at the rate of 21 days per year for the first 3 years for regular full-time staff and is pro-rated for regular part-time staff.
Holidays
The 12 calendar holidays that are observed by Crow Wing County are as follows: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day and Friday following, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Health Insurance
Regular full-time employees and their dependents are eligible for group health insurance coverage, administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield. Eligibility begins on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Regular part-time employees regularly scheduled 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health insurance coverage on a pro-rated basis.
Dental Insurance
Delta dental benefit is available to those participating in a health insurance plan. Calendar year annual maximum of $1000 per person.
Life Insurance
Regular full-time employees shall be provided a term life insurance policy of $50,000. Optional life insurance is available at the employee's expense.
Short-Term Disability
Regular full-time and part-time staff regularly scheduled at least 30 hours per week are eligible for short-term disability following 6 months of qualifying employment. Short-term disability payments begin on the first day following 14 consecutive calendar days of absence attributable to a qualifying disability. The plan provides income replacement of up to 50% of regular pay subject to a maximum limit of $1,000 per week.
Long-Term Disability
Regular full-time and part-time staff regularly scheduled at least 30 hours per week are eligible. Long term disability pays 50% of salary up to a maximum of $4,000 per month beginning on day 91 of total disability. The maximum benefits duration is up to the social security normal retirement date.
Retirement Plan
Retirement benefits are provided through the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA). For more information on PERA visit their at
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Which best describes your level of education in law enforcement or closely related field?
- Certificate Program
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- None of the Above
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Identify your status below with the MN Peace Officers Standards and Training Board (P.O.S.T.):
- Valid - Active
- Valid - Inactive
- Valid - Reciprocity
- Eligible for Licensure
- None of the Above
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If you are currently Minnesota P.O.S.T. licensed or eligible for Minnesota P.O.S.T. licensing, please indicate: • Your current MN POST license # and expiration date; • The date you became eligible for MN POST licensing; or • The exam date that you are scheduled to take the MN POST exam. If you are licensed as a peace officer in another state, please indicate the state, license #, and expiration date of your current license. If you are NOT eligible for P.O.S.T. licensing, type "N/A".
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Do you have a valid State issued driver's license?
- Yes
- No
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Select the answer that best represents your years of full-time paid, licensed law enforcement work experience such as a police officer or deputy sheriff:
- No Experience
- Less than 3 years
- 3 - 10 years
- Over 10 years
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Please describe the experience referenced in the question above. If none, type "N/A"
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Please describe your knowledge of modern police methods and procedures, including the knowledge of criminal investigations, interview, gathering and preserving evidence, rules of evidence, and documentation of reports referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. Please include any examples as they relate to prolonged and detailed investigations leading to the solution and disposition of criminal cases.
08
State whether you possess any training and/or certificates related to law enforcement. Please include any training and/or certificates as it relates to specialized knowledge of investigations, gathering and preserving of evidence and documentation of reports and state the name and date of completion. If none, please state "none" in the box below. (ie: general criminal investigation training or general law enforcement training)
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Describe any other special training you have completed or skills and experience you currently possess that you would feel would make you the best qualified person for this position. (ie: BCA crime scene, interview & interrogation training)
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Select the response that best describes your years of experience in search warrants, subpoenas and court orders:
- I do not have this experience
- Some experience but less than 5 years
- 5 years but less than 10 years
- 10 yearsor more
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Please describe your experience referenced in the question above. If none, type "N/A:
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Please describe your experience(s) working with offenders, suspects, witnesses, court, attorneys, other law enforcement agencies, informants, and the general public.
13
Please describe your experience presenting testimony in Court, pertaining to law enforcement investigation. If you do not have this experience type N/A in the space provided.
14
Please describe any leadership experience you have referencing jobs in your application/resume. Include what you did and the length of the assignment/position. If you have no leadership experience, please type "No Experience" in the space provided.
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Check all computer software you have experience working with:
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- LETG
- Cellebrite
- Cell Hawk
- MyBCA
- E Charging Search Warrants
- None of the Above
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For each of the computer software you selected in thequestion above, please describe your experience with each of the programs. If you selected "none of the above" plesae type "No Experience" in the space provided.
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I verify that all of my responses to the supplemental questions are true and accurate. I understand that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the supplemental questions that I may no longer be considered for the position.
- Yes
- No
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