Deputy Sheriff

2026 Salary: $32.90 - $43.72 per hour

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for full-time Deputy Sheriffs. Lake County has substations in Silver Bay and Fall Lake Township. The main office and jail are located in Two Harbors. Deputies have the unique opportunity to patrol by squad, boat, snowmobile and ATV. Each Deputy has their own take home squad car. There are many opportunities for career enhancement including investigations, K9 handler, FTO, drone operator, crisis negotiator, peer support team, and an instructor for the department.

Residency can be anywhere in the County or within 10 minutes of a county line by the end of the probationary period or as agreed upon with the Sheriff.

Open until filled. Applications must be on official forms. Resumes will be accepted, but not in lieu of an application. Provide a copy of POST license or eligibility letter at the time of application. Law Enforcement students nearing completion are encouraged to apply. Please indicate when you will be eligible to take the POST exam.

Associate's degree or two-year technical certificate in Law Enforcement or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
Peace Officers Standards and Training License or eligible upon hire; and a valid Driver’s license. Lake County will except applications from applicants three months prior to graduating.

Responsible for conducting law enforcement activities to ensure public safety. Responsibilities may include responding to requests for assistance from the public; preventing traffic accidents and deterring violators; investigating accidents and criminal incidents; preparing incident reports; ensuring the security and order of the court; receiving, processing, recording, storing, maintaining and releasing evidence; and protecting crime scenes.