Patrol Deputy; Experienced​/Entry Level), Sheriff’s Office

Position: Patrol Deputy (Experienced/Entry Level), Sheriff’s Office
Salary Hiring Rate: $35.64/hour, Grade 20, Non-Exempt, MNPEA Patrol Unit Stearns County Mission:
Provide Exceptional Public Services to Assure a Safe, Healthy, Vibrant County for All.

Stearns County Values:
Professional | Approachable | Responsive | Collaborative | Fair & Equitable Stearns County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, public assistance status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Hiring Range: $35.65 - $52.31/hour

The Stearns County Sheriff's Office is committed to our partners, profession and communities. We welcome entry level deputies or experienced deputies to join our team as we continue to deliver the best public safety customer service through community engagement, innovative ideas, and the progressive use of technology. The Sheriff's Office employs over 220 hardworking and dedicated individuals committed to teamwork and organizational growth.

Interested in a career with great job security and the ability to retire at age 55? You'll receive great pay, benefits, opportunity for advancement and the reward of protecting and serving our community. Work is performed 24/7 with shift work including weekends and holidays. Check out this opportunity to make a difference through a rewarding career in public service and enjoy the excellent quality of life in Central Minnesota.

Experienced Candidates will be offered the following incentives:

Take home squad if residence is within 20 minutes of Stearns County borders

Front Loaded Paid Time Off (PTO) Dependent on Lateral Experience If Candidate has 1-3 completed years of lateral experience upon effective date of hire - 40 hours of PTO If Candidate has 4+ completed years of lateral experience upon effective date of hire - 80 hours of PTO Additional Opportunities include:

Investigations, SWAT, Field Training Officer, Firearms and Use of Force Instructor, Co-Response Team, School Resource Officer, Drug Task Force, Human Trafficking Task Force, Community Engagement, Recreation/Boat and Water Deputy, Parks Officer, DIVE Team, Sonar Team Shift Differential of $1.30/hour between 3:00 p.m.

-7:00 a.m.Agency Wellness Program Position Objective To perform a range of duties involving the protection of life and property, prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals and the general enforcement of laws and ordinances through routine patrol, investigation, and traffic regulation. This position performs in-depth investigations of crimes against persons and property, oversees complex criminal cases and provides various services and actions related to civil process and is responsible for ensuring the safety of life and property throughout the County.

This position may be eligible for lateral pay depending on the applicant’s experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities These examples do not include all possible responsibilities in this position and do not limit the assignment of related duties to this classification.
1. Conducts patrols to preserve law and order, to prevent and detect crime and to enforce criminal and traffic codes.
2. Performs detailed investigations of accidents, criminal activities and public safety incidents to integrate objective data for an effective resolution.
3. Conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence and interviews witnesses.
4. Makes arrests for violations of laws and ordinances to enforce compliance and protect the community.
5. Enforces state and local laws and ordinances.
6. Serves criminal subpoenas, court orders, and designated civil paperwork to residents.
7. Prepares cases for court presentations and testifies in court proceedings.
8. Completes reports and documents to maintain accurate records and provide information to investigators and prosecutors.
9. Responds to emergency calls, including fires, accidents, mental health crisis; assists fire and ambulance services.
10. Prepares and executes search warrants; conducts surveillance operations and searches.
11. Escorts and transports prisoners and others to and from court, jail and other jurisdictions or facilities.
12. Attends autopsies and collaborates with medical examiners to determine individual cause of death.
13. Serves as a team member promoting community-orientated policing and conducts presentations on topics of concern to various community groups.
14. Attends work in a regular and timely manner.
15. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

Minimum Qualifications In order to be considered for this position, applicants must possess the following:

Two years of post-secondary formal education in law enforcement, criminal justice or similar field or the eligibility to obtain by September 1, 2026

Must be Licensed or eligible to be licensed by the Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training Board (POST Board) by…