Grasslands Deputy Sheriff – Administrative Division
Position Opening Announcement
Announced April 21st, 2025
Release Type: Internal & External
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The McKenzie
County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for one (1) opening in the
Administrative Division for Grasslands Deputy. The Grasslands Deputy responds
to reports of theft of livestock, secures "at large" farm animals,
investigates allegations of cruelty to or abuse of livestock, patrols state and
federal grasslands, recreational areas, and handles all livestock related
calls. Reports to the Civil Sergeant and in their absence the Administrative
Lieutenant. This position requires an 8-12-hour shift with rotations between
days and nights, including overtime, holidays and weekends. Level and salary
commensurate with experience.
Eligibility List: None
Pay Classification B24 - Starting salary for applicants is $32.43 per hour ($70,827.12 annually), depending on experience
Typical Schedule: 12 hour rotating shifts
Works Under: Civil Sergeant
Stand-by Notice: None
External applicants will need to fill out and complete the agency application. Please complete the contact card at the bottom the “Grasslands Deputy Sheriff” web page.
An application link will be sent via email from Guardian Alliance (application/background software). The application will need to be completed no later than 4:30 PM on Monday, May 12th, 2025 or the application will not be considered for the position. All documents required for this position will need to be submitted within the Guardian Alliance system.
The following documents will be required to be submitted into Guardian Alliance as part of the application process.
Letter of Interest in standard resume format. A minimum of one (1) page is required. Do not exceed three (3) pages. Font: Calibri. Font Size: 11. Spacing: 1 to 1.15 spacing is acceptable.
One (1) or more letters of recommendation.
Process:Following the submission deadline, an oral interview will be scheduled. The oral interview will include topics of providing an oral resume, motivation, career intentions and problem solving.
The letter of recommendation is included in the application requirements and will be reviewed to assist in selection. Additionally, the applicant’s recent performance history (12 months) will be reviewed and may disqualify an applicant if the performance does not meet the needs of the position.
The position will be awarded according to oral interview, submitted documents, performance history, and at the discretion of the Sheriff.
Special Assignment Essential Duties- Patrols all national and state grasslands roads in the county to assure compliance with state traffic laws and for the protection of the public using the area, the main focus to be during the busier times on weekends and holidays
- Operate UTV as necessary to patrol areas not accessible by vehicle
- patrol Sather Lake, Summit, Bennet Creek, CCC Campground, Birnt Hills Loop, Tobacco Gardens Resort and those dispersed areas frequented by hunter and all-terrain vehicle users
- Work closely with the McKenzie County Grazing Association, attend meetings and make sure all the government pasture's (state and federal) are patrolled, and see that all incidents are investigated
- Work with ranchers that have cattle in said government pastures
- Responsible for the enforcement of federal, state, and local livestock laws and protecting the livestock industry within the county from losses through inspection, surveillance, investigation and enforcement
- Serve search warrants, collect evidence from the field, make arrests, issue citations, seize vehicles, seize livestock and independently conduct investigations
- Work with unpredictable range stock and must have extensive experience working in this environment in order to take the necessary precautions
- Work with the US Forest Service LEO
- Work with the National Park Service
- Work with the US Army Corps of Engineers
- Work with the Three Affiliated Tribes
- Work with the North Dakota State Veterinarian
- Interact with North Dakota Game and Fish regularly
- Educate the public about livestock laws and regulations
- Testify in court
- Assist the North Dakota Stockmen's Association when requested
- Represent McKenzie County Sheriff's Office at agricultural associations and meetings
- Participate in the creating and implementation of crime prevention policies and programs
- May be required to operate a vessel on lakes, rivers or waterways
- Coordinate law enforcement/Search and Rescue needs for events on the Maah Daah Hey Trail
- All duties of a Deputy Sheriff as needed
Knowledge of:- Preparing reports and record keeping
- Working knowledge of human behavior and various social, economic, and cultural backgrounds
- Use of firearms, radio equipment, physical control devices, electric and electronic controls
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
- Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
- Willingness and desire to learn new and challenging tasks
Skills:- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
- Applying Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations;
- Using a computer and related software applications
- Thinking quickly, calmly, and clearly in emergency situations
- Compiling, maintaining, processing, and preparing a wide variety of records and reports
- Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive and legally protected information
- Assessing, prioritizing and determining appropriate levels for law enforcement and related emergency situations
Special Assignment Minimum Qualification:- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- One year of law enforcement experience is required
- Must meet the requirements of the Deputy Sheriff position
Special Assignment Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of water and boating safety
- Understanding of state and federal livestock laws and regulations
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
- Experience handling livestock
- General knowledge of lending institution and departmental requirements regarding liens and mortgages, ownership legal requirements, stock handling methods and techniques, the statewide brand recording system and arithmetic
Special Assignment Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
All the physical demand and working conditions of a Deputy Sheriff apply within this assignment.
- Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
- Moderate work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Moderate work involves moving most of the time. Jobs are moderate if walking and standing are required frequently and all other moderate criteria are met
- Incumbents may be subject to travel.