What are the responsibilities and job description for the MOUNTED PATROL VOLUNTEERS position at Isanti County?
Isanti County is seeking Mounted Patrol Volunteers.
While working in a volunteer position, the incumbent is in an unpaid role and is not eligible for County paid benefits.
The Mounted Patrol provides on-call assistance to law enforcement and patrols public use areas, such as County Parks. The Mounted Patrol also has a presence in public events around the County, as requested by the Sheriff’s Office.
Horses used in the Mounted Patrol must be certified, and certification renewed yearly. Certification is conducted by approved members and includes a variety of tests, temperament assessment, and general review of owner/equine aptitude.
All horses must have a current Coggins filed with the Sheriff’s Office annually.
Requirements:
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Own your own horse or access to horse.
- Reliable truck and trailer to haul your horse to calls and events.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good physical condition.
- Successful completion of an appropriate-level background investigation.
- Successful completion of equine certification.
- Members and their horses must be able to demonstrate basic competency skills annually.
- Being above reproach, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, be free from addiction to alcohol or other drugs.
- Must live within 20 miles of the Isanti County line.
- Current e-mail address.
- Must own a smart phone.
- Must have a Facebook account.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
All applicants must submit a short video demonstrating their ability to walk, trot, lope, load into trailer and unload, horse standing tied at trailer while saddling. Submit video to: Terri Berg, at terri.berg@co.isanti.mn.us.
To become a member, you must attend a riding session to successfully demonstrate your experience and ability in riding and handling of your horse.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
A fully completed Isanti County application must be received by Human Resources.
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a background investigation including a criminal history search. Costs of the background will be paid for by Isanti County.