Deputy Sheriff

Your Career. Your Community. Your Calling.

Do you want more from your law enforcement career than just a badge and a patrol car? Are you ready to protect and serve one of the fastest-growing counties in the Twin Cities metro
—a place where small-town charm meets suburban energy
? If you're passionate about community, committed to service, and driven by purpose,
Carver County is ready for you
.

We’re not just hiring a Deputy—we’re building a team of public safety professionals who want to make a real difference
. Whether you're looking for a dynamic and diverse patrol area, top-tier training, or an agency that genuinely supports your career growth and well-being,
you’ll find it here.

As a Deputy Sheriff in Carver County, you’ll enforce federal, state, and local laws; respond to emergencies; and proactively protect our communities. You’ll have the opportunity to work in suburban neighborhoods, rural townships, and everything in between
—giving you the unique chance to develop a broad range of experience.

$45.04 - $54.23/hour, depending on qualifications. Plus additional incentives and differentials noted below—potential to make up to an additional $5,000 annually!

• Education Bonus
  : +$0.40/hour with a Bachelor's Degree
• Weekend Differential
  : +$1.00/hour
• Night Shift Differential
  : +$1.25/hour
• Investigator Pay Differential
  : +$2.50/hour
• Corporal Pay Differential
  : +$1.50/hour
• Field Training Officer (FTO) Pay
  : +3 hours of premium pay per day for regular shift
• Uniform Allowance
  : $1000 allowance for uniform/equipment replacement after the first year of initial issuance

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Unique Patrol Experience – From lakes and farms to growing cities, no two days are the same.
• Flexible Schedule – 12‑hour shifts mean up to 7 days off every 2 weeks.
• Take-Home Squad – Live in Carver County? Take your patrol vehicle home.
• Opportunities to Grow – Expand your career on specialized teams, such as:

• K-9 Unit
• Field Training Officer
• Drug Task Force
• Firearms/Use of Force Instructor
• Investigations
• Peer Support Counselor
• SRO
• Crime Scene Technician
• Tactical Team & Crisis Negotiator
• Recreational Services (Boat, ATV, Snowmobile Patrol)

• 15 Paid Holidays (12 fixed + 3 floating)
• Vacation Time
  : 12 days your first year
• Sick Leave
  : 8 hours/month
• Veteran Friendly
  :
  Use your GI Bill while on the job (OJT Approved)

• Pension
  :
  Immediate enrollment in PERA Police & Fire Plan
• Medical
  :
  Single health plans as low as $0/month
• Dental
  :
  County-paid single dental coverage
• HSA Contribution
  :
  Up to $3,000/year
• Vision, Life, and Disability – Comprehensive and affordable options
• Flexible Spending & More – Cover your health and family needs
• Deferred Compensation Plans

See Full List of Benefits Here!

Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to interview. The current interview schedule is as follows:

• Apply by 1/19 – Interview on 1/28
• Apply by 1/26 – Interview on 2/4
• Apply by 2/2 – Interview on 2/11
• Apply by 2/9 – Interview on 2/18

• Patrols designated patrol areas.
• Writes reports, maintains law enforcement logs, case records, incident reports and other required reports.
• Responds to calls, civil and criminal complaints, disturbances, medicals, accidents or requests for emergency assistance.
• Assists and conducts investigative activities and tasks.
• Participates in task force work in various capacities.
• Testifies in court proceedings in an accurate and truthful manner.
• Requires ability to safely and lawfully possess all agency firearms.

• Associates Degree or two‑year Technical Certificate in Law Enforcement or related field
• MN POST Licensed or POST Eligible by date of appointment – must submit POST eligibility letter prior to background check
• Valid Minnesota Driver's License or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment

All applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. Candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Top candidates successfully passing the oral interview(s) will be sent to the background process. Conditional offers will be made to those candidates successfully passing the background, with the number of offers being proportionate to the number of vacancies.

Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), reference checks, CJIS background investigation, psychological evaluation, and pre-placement physical.