Court Security Deputy - Temp

Job Posting End Date:
March 12, 2026 at 11:59pm CST Anticipated starting salary $38.59 per hour. The starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.
Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance!
In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59 pm on 03/12/2026 in order to be considered.
** Position description
** The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office is seeking Temporary Court Security Deputies to work under the supervision of the Sheriff and perform court security duties as prescribed by the Tenth Judicial Court System.

These part-time, temporary positions are intermittent up to 21 hours per week. The schedule will generally be daytime hours, Monday through Friday.
** Pay & Benefits
*** Salary: $38.59 per hour
* Gain valuable experience with the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office
* Advancement/professional development opportunities.
** Work Location
*** This position will work at the Anoka County Courthouse located at 2100 3rd Avenue, Anoka MN.
* Expected work hours are up to 21 hours per week based on department needs.
* The schedule will generally be daytime hours, Monday through Friday.
** Job Duties and Responsibilities*
* * These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Court Security Officer-Temporary.
** Calls the court to order and maintains order in the Courtroom.
* Escorts defendants.
* Protects and guards the jury and exhibits used in court trials.
* Ensures the readiness of the Courtroom prior to proceedings.
* Takes necessary action to thwart an escape or make an arrest as necessary.
* Restrains individuals as directed or required,
* Records judicial directive or decisions on necessary forms for use by the Sheriff; makes warrant arrests if necessary.
* Carries a weapon in the Courtroom.
* Works the security screening checkpoint.

* NOTE:

This position does NOT have the same duties as a General Deputy
** Qualifications and Requirements:
**** Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
*** Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of job-related experience
* In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
* Must currently be licensed or license eligible by the Minnesota Board of Peace Offices Standard and Training as a full-time peace officer OR retired in good standing as a peace officer in the state of Minnesota and current with POST license requirements
* Must possess a valid Minnesota Driver’s License.
* Must be able to meet departmental requirements (practical and written) in the carrying of a firearm.
* Must successfully complete a thorough background investigation.
** Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
*** Degree in Criminal Justice of related field
* Knowledge of laws, judicial procedures, regulations, rules and guidelines related to crime and evidence
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
** Physical Demands and Work Conditions
*** Skill in driving a motor vehicle under any conditions, handling and discharging firearms safely and proficiently, using radio, intercom, or other security/ emergency equipment as well as oral and written communication.
* Ability to tolerate the stress associated with working in a potentially dangerous environment, maintain self-control when confronted with verbal harassment of threats and stay calm and respond with composure in emergencies.
* Ability to demonstrate high integrity, honesty and trustworthiness consistent with effective law enforcement work.
* Ability to see, hear and remember people, evidence, facts and circumstances, stand, walk and sit for long periods of time, bend, crouch, stoop, stretch or crawl periodically as needed, lift and carry or drag objects or people weighing up to 100 pounds…