Deputy Sheriff

Job Duties

Kind of Work

Come join our team of over 100 licensed Deputies in St. Louis County (Northeastern Minnesota).

Enjoy the unique opportunities we have to offer, such as patrolling by squad, boat, snowmobile, or ATV and put in a request to be part of our K9, drone, or emergency response units.

LATERAL HIRE: Prior law enforcement experience may qualify a successful candidate to start above the entry level salary and count toward future progression through the salary range, vacation, sick & parental leave accrual rates and may further qualify them for an accelerated training program.

Routine law enforcement and criminal investigation work.

St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.

Distinguishing Features of Work

An employee in this class is responsible to perform routine criminal investigation, law enforcement and process serving tasks. Duties include responding to calls for service within a patrol area and enforcing laws by proactive patrolling and investigating crimes. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

Selection Process

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):

Meet the educational requirements or reciprocity standards of the Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Board to become licensed as a peace officer according to Minnesota Rules 6700.0700; OR possession of a valid Minnesota POST license, eligibility, or reciprocity application.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Please Note: If you have already obtained your MN POST licensure, or possess a copy of an active MN POST licensure letter, it must be attached to your application.

Minimum Education Required

Meet the educational requirements or reciprocity standards of the Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Board to become licensed as a peace officer according to Minnesota Rules 6700.0700; OR possession of a valid Minnesota POST license, eligibility, or reciprocity application.

Minimum Experience Required

No prior experience necessary.

Shift

Other

Number of Openings

1

Compensation

$31.34 - $44.33 / Hourly

Additional Compensation

Prior law enforcement experience may qualify a successful candidate to start above the minimum step of the normal hiring range. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $31.34 - $44.33 per hour.

Postal Code

55806

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

1685

Job Type

Full Time

Job Benefits

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