Job Description

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The Patrol Deputy performs skilled work to protect the lives and property of the citizens of Williams County. This position performs various law enforcement duties, such as patrolling assigned areas, enforcing laws, apprehending and interviewing violators, and responding to calls for assistance.
Examples of Duties
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents in this position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change with or without notice. Incumbents must be able to perform the essential function of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Provides safety and security to citizens in the community through law enforcement, patrol, civil process service, investigations, and other duties on an assigned shift
• Patrols assigned areas, looking for illegal, hazardous, and suspicious activities and persons; provides backup assistance, scene security, and protection for regional emergency services personnel
• Enforces local, state, and federal laws and enforces local regulations and ordinances according to policies, procedures, and regulations
• Conducts traffic stops and investigates traffic accidents; assists victims and witnesses and investigates incidents as required; reports hazardous conditions and safety concerns
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service; interrogates and communicates with victims, witnesses, and suspects in cases; secures and documents crime scenes and property; identifies and collects evidence; takes criminal complaints from citizens
• Arrests law violators; locates, pursues, and arrests criminal suspects; transports and processes prisoners and special custody cases; testifies in court; serves arrest and search warrants
• Assists other Sheriff’s Office staff, County departments, and federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies as needed
• As assigned, serves civil process documents, warrants, legal notices, and subpoenas
• Conducts community policing activities to help prevent crime, reduce fear of crime, and improve community relations; talks with business owners and other people in assigned areas, listens to concerns, and offers suggestions to improve safety and security
• Completes detailed reports and required technical paperwork
• Maintains patrol vehicles and equipment in clean and effective operating order
• May present education and information programs through community and school awareness projects; teaches and counsels residents on law enforcement activities, programs, and referral resources
• Maintains the integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards of the Sheriff’s Office by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed
• Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and makes available all data and information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code.
Typical Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent AND one (1) year of satisfactory work experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Must pass and maintain license requirements set by the North Dakota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board
• Must possess a valid North Dakota Driver’s License or equivalent
• Must pass a thorough background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
• Technical certifications in CPR, First Aid, and specialized equipment are required
Supplemental Information
• Work is performed in both internal and external environments with exposure to inclement weather and varying temperatures; may be subject to physical harm such as dangerous vehicles, gunshots, and physical attacks; may be exposed to hazardous chemicals, drugs, and infectious diseases
• Must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards; required to restrain persons physically
• Must be able to work in uniform during weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned shift

Compensation: Starting pay is $31.93/hour and may vary Depending on qualifications, experience and training.

Benefits:
Williams County offers a generous benefit package including paid sick and vacation leave, fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance plan for single, single plus dependent, or family contracts, term life insurance, long-term disability insurance, fully funded retirement benefits through the North Dakota Public Employee Retirement System, and more!



To learn more about Williams County, please visit our website: www.williamsnd.com/departments/county-information/


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All offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, background check, and reference review.

Job Description

The State's Attorney in Billings County is an appointed position that directs the activities of the State's Attorney's office and is responsible for the civil duties associated with Billings County. This position reports to the Board of County Commissioners. Salary commensurate with experience. This position is not responsible for the prosecution of criminal and juvenile cases in Billings County.

• Comply with NDCC Chapter 11-16.
• Attend to all civil duties associated with Billings County.
• Act as legal advisor to Roughrider North Human Service Zone.
• Institute proceedings on behalf of the Roughrider North Human Service Zone. This includes juvenile deprivation, juvenile delinquents, and unruly juveniles.
• Develop and/or implement policies and procedures, forms, work methods, schedules, job priorities to be followed and coordinate all Departmental work.
• Initiate any civil or criminal asset forfeitures on behalf of the county.
• Institute proceedings under chapter 25-03.1 for mental health involuntary commitment proceedings.
Minimum Qualifications
• License to practice law in North Dakota
• Must be a member in good standing with the North Dakota State Bar Association

Job Description

The State's Attorney is an appointed position that directs the activities of the State's Attorney's office and is responsible for the prosecution of all criminal and juvenile cases in McKenzie County. This position reports to the Board of County Commissioners until the election in 2026, in which it will return to an elected office. The schedule is Monday-Friday. Level and salary commensurate with experience. This position is not responsible for the civil duties associated with McKenzie County.

Essential Job Functions:
Comply with NDCC Chapter 11-16. https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t11c16.pdf
Prosecute and attend the District Court of conduct, on behalf of the State, all prosecutions for public offenses. This includes going through all criminal investigations/cases and determine what may not merit prosecution.
Advise law enforcement on how to follow various constitutional requirements and protections.
Act as legal advisor to Mountrail McKenzie Human Service Zone.
Institute proceedings on behalf of the McKenzie County Human Service Zone. This includes juvenile deprivation, juvenile delinquents, and unruly juveniles.
Supervise office staff including scheduling, work assignments/special projects, training, counseling, and evaluating.
Develop and/or implement policies and procedures, forms, work methods, schedules, job priorities to be followed and coordinate all Departmental work.
Initiate any civil or criminal asset forfeitures on behalf of the county.
Institute proceedings under chapter 25-03.1 for mental health involuntary commitment proceedings.
Minimum Qualifications:
License to practice law in North Dakota
Physical requirements and working conditions:
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 a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if waling and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Description

Barnes County Corrections Facility is now accepting applications for a full-time Correctional Officer. Corrections has a position open for 1 Female. Must be able to work various shifts. Must also pass a background check and drug screen. Starting hourly wage $21.74 plus $1.00 shift differential for night shifts.

Job Description

The Corrections Deputy maintains the safety and security of inmates and staff at the Williams County Correctional Center.
Examples of Duties:
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents in this position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change with or without notice. Incumbents must be able to perform the essential function of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Maintains the safety and security of the staff, inmates and correction facility; monitors behavior of inmates and promotes acceptable attitude and conduct
• Maintains custody and control of inmates according to policies, procedures and regulations
• Supervises inmate activities and maintains discipline; may physically restrain uncooperative or disruptive inmates and take steps to avert fights, assaults, riots, and escapes
• Performs inspections of all jail areas ensuring they are safe, secure, sanitary and free of contraband; conducts random cell searches for contraband
• Monitors inmates for rule violations and behavioral changes; maintains appropriate use-of-force continuum as needed for self-defense, defense of another, and to prevent escape
• Operates building controls; properly times door openings and closings; monitors deputy locations
• Communicates via intercom in a professional manner; maintains communication with Corporal and in-line with chain of command
• Accounts for inmates under direct vision and supervision at all times; monitors corrections facility circuit video displays; supervises inmates in courtroom
• Provides care for inmates; administers and dispenses medications; schedules medical, personal and other appointments; transports and arranges transport for appointments and visits outside of the facility
• Conducts booking and release of inmates; performs clothed and unclothed searches, examines and tests inmates according to policies; collects and inventories property; completes electronic booking forms, index cards and other records
• Interviews and classifies new inmates; assesses criminal history and capabilities and assigns cells; re-classifies and re-arranges housing as required by inmate behavior
• Maintains inmate property, financial and corrections records
• Updates and maintains a variety of files, records, event logs, charts and other documents; distributes appropriate records and prepares reports as required
• Answers phones and relays messages
• Assists other Sheriff’s Office staff, County departments, and Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies as needed
• Maintains the integrity, professionalism and ethical standards of the Sheriff’s Office by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed
• Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and makes available all data and information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code
Typical Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent AND one (1) year of satisfactory work experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Must possess a valid North Dakota Driver’s License or equivalent
• Must pass a thorough background investigation and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
• Must complete the Corrections Officer basic course within one (1) year of hire
• Must be able to work in uniform during weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned shift
Supplemental Information:
Work is performed in a correctional facility environment that involves constant awareness and concentration of surrounding activities. Work occasionally involves personal danger and potential exposure to hazardous situations; the physical ability to subdue hostile individuals is required.

Job Description

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Job Description

Oliver County is seeking an individual to lead the Road Department. The Superintendent performs supervisory and administrative work in planning, organizing, directing and supervising the Road Department. Prepares operational budget; coordinates efforts with county commission. Responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas in the road department. This is an appointed position by the Oliver County Commission. Applications accepted until January 27 2025.

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE:
Under supervision of the Burleigh County Sheriff, is responsible for inmates within the Detention Center, the protection of life and property, and to perform routine tasks in accordance with North Dakota law, rules and regulations established by the Attorney General of North Dakota and Burleigh Morton County Detention Center policies.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Requires an associate degree (or 60 credit hours) from an accredited college or university validated by transcripts with major coursework in office support, business or office education, and two (2) years of work experience performing a variety of office support, clerical, or secretarial work. Additional work experience performing office support, clerical, or secretarial duties may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
2. Requires knowledge of administrative processes, procedures, or methods and work experience with considerable knowledge, skill and ability in duties similar in type and complexity to those performed at this level.
3. Requires ability to coordinate the activities of employees with duties of the same or similar in nature.
4. Must be proficient with word processing and spreadsheet software such as MS Office suite.
5. Requires a high degree of written and/ or verbal communication skills dealing with employees or the public.
6. Ability to handle multiple duties and priorities under limited supervision along with the ability to provide direction to other employees.
7. Applicant will be subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen at the County's expense.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
• Coordinate daily activity assignments with other Detention Center office staff.
• Answer incoming calls, answer questions, or transfer to appropriate staff member.
• Issue checks from prisoner accounts, and bond checks to the appropriate court.
• Prepares bank deposits.
• Monitor and document monthly inmate statistics.
• Collect and balance cash and check deposits posted to the inmate accounting system.
• Maintain records of "Not in Custody" commissary orders; prepare credits for missing items.
• Maintain inmate property release slips; Verify ID and call Booking for property.
• Review reports to ensure correctness, completeness, and accuracy, and scan to the inmate file.
• Run the visitation program on designated days; troubleshoot issues with Reliance phone system; ID visitors.
• Maintain a positive relationship with attorneys, clergy and other visitors by tending to the front counter.
• Assist Detention Division personnel with clerical duties as required.
• Open and close the lobby for business hours.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Inform and update the Training Sergeant of the Detention Division of commendations, issues, concerns and/ or complaints to maintain an orderly and efficient operation.
2. Ensure accuracy and implementation of policies, and procedures, and other administrative materials, by reviewing and distributing all necessary materials to appropriate personnel.
3. Develop a working knowledge of the technical aspects of the office such as legal language, forms, filing systems, applicable rules, regulations, laws, policies and procedures.
4. Apply appropriate guidelines, either specific or general, to appropriate duty.
5. Create a positive and productive work atmosphere by communicating and maintaining a professional manner and team-like environment with all other departments, and members of the public.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Physical environment consists of a desk job in the standard environment, repetitive motion, sitting and standing.
• Mental demands require the ability to analyze circumstances and interpret guidelines to select appropriate procedures, which provide analysis, recommendation, or advice used by others in making decisions.
• Frequent use of PC keyboard and monitor. Will include physical motions of finger dexterity for use of keyboard, and other office equipment.