Deputy Sheriff

Application Deadline: August 7, 2026
 

A thorough background check will be done on all finalists.

Job Summary
The Deputy is responsible for preserving law and order, enforcing state laws and protecting the constitutional rights of all persons. Assignments are interchangeable dependent on department needs and requirements. Duties will vary in accordance with assignments.  There are several different assignment opportunities including, but not limited to, the following:  Drug Task Force, School Resource Officer, Emergency Response Team, Bailiff, Field Training Officer, Mobile Field Force, Alcohol Tobacco Compliance, Boat and Water (includes lakes and trails patrol), Use of Force Instructor, and Firearms Instructor.

Some Examples of Essential Duties

1.   Patrols roadways, lakes, and trails on private and public property by vehicle, foot, snowmobile, boat, and aircraft.  Observes for any traffic offenses, crimes against persons or property, unsafe behavior, suspicious or unusual activity, and safety concerns. 
2.   Investigates all calls for service and observed incidents.  Interviews witnesses, suspects, and victims.  Takes photos, impressions of tracks and/or marks, dusts for fingerprints, collects physical evidence, sketch crime scenes, documents fleeting evidence, and conducts surveillance.  Coordinates the intervention and involvement of other agencies as needed.           
3.   Responds to calls for service such as: death, medical emergencies, crimes against people and property, safety concerns, and public nuisances.    
4.   Takes action appropriate to the situation, such as: apprehending and arresting suspects, correcting or controlling hazardous situations, protecting victims, providing first aid, crisis intervention and de-escalation, assisting emergency response personnel, conducting search/rescue operations, preventing self-damage or suicide, halting unwanted behavior, controlling a crime scene, and choosing appropriate actions including the use of force.           
5.   Documents all calls for service and observed incidents through written reports that include actions taken, procedures followed, facts obtained, force used, and evidence collected.  Completes appropriate federal, state, county, and local forms.     
6.   Serves as an arm of the court.  Serves or executes all criminal and civil writs, arrest warrants, search warrants, summons, and other processes, and certifies same to court.    
7.   Processes inmates into county jail. Maintain both physical and verbal control of inmate. Complete pre-booking paperwork, searches prisoners, evaluates medical needs, inventories and protects personal belongings, and checks criminal histories. 
8.   Prepares for shift by reviewing reported calls for service, dispatcher’s log, teletypes, and faxes.  Reviews and responds to supervisor’s memos, attorney’s memos, and messages.
9.   Operates and maintains vehicles, computers, radar, PBT, Intoxilyzer/DMT, camera, firearms, radios, sirens, and emergency lighting, etc.  Documents all calibrations and maintains qualifications for use of equipment.     
10. Speaks to student groups, and the general public on various law enforcement and safety issues.  Coordinates and/or assists with community education events.   
11. Testifies in civil and criminal court cases.
12. Transports adult and juvenile prisoners from arrest location to/from jail, court, detention facilities, and medical facilities.  Transports mentally ill, disabled, or inebriated individuals to appropriate treatment facilities.   
13. Maintains and demonstrates proficiency with required skills such as firearm use, pursuit driving, defensive tactics, Crisis Intervention, De-escalation training, and Use of Force training and requirements. 
14. Attends classes regarding new and revised laws, and policies and procedures. 
15. Maintains Minnesota P.O.S.T. License by completing mandated continuing education credits, and Minnesota P.O.S.T. qualification requirements.

Core Competencies

• Community engagement-includes participating or volunteering in community oriented policing functions and events to promote positive community and public relations.
• Strong communication skills-demonstrates ability to respectfully and effectively communicate with individuals and groups from various social and economic backgrounds and cultures.
• Stress Management-ability to work in stressful environments while maintaining self-control, effectiveness and good judgment.  
• Demonstrates by example the desired standards of the department for personal appearance and conduct.

• High School graduate
• 2 or more years education in Law Enforcement
• 1-2 years experience
• POST licensed or eligible
• Valid driver's license
• Pass psychological and physical examination
• Pass background investigation
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays