Deputy Sheriff

Come join our team of committed and motivated professionals in a growing department with a combination of city life and county living all in the same geographical location. With county wide jurisdiction, our deputies patrol neighborhoods, highways, and rural areas, investigate crimes and work to strengthen community ties during each shift. The mission of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office is to work in partnership with the community to provide quality public safety services in a reasonable manner through innovation, leadership, and the cooperation of dedicated people.

Once deputies demonstrate proficiency in general patrol duties, a wide range of career-enhancing opportunities become available, including:

• General and Specialized Investigations
• Narcotics
• Water, Parks, and Trails Unit
• Court Security
• Civil Process
• School Resource Officer
• Special Enforcement Teams
• K9 Unit
• and more

Additionally, there are broad-range technical roles and tactical roles: SWAT, Water Rescue & Recovery, Mobile Field Force and more. These assignments allow deputies to expand their skills, take on new challenges, and grow within the department.

• Take Home Squads
• Generous benefit program
• On-site access to mental health providers
• Peer support
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ability to earn an extra day off each year through County Wellness Program
• Lateral transfer opportunities
• Vacation & sick pay
• Holiday pay
• Yearly uniform allowance
• Shift differential of $1.10/hour
• Comprehensive insurance package

1) Must have a valid driver's license;

2) Must be eligible to possess and lawfully use a firearm, and successfully qualify with a handgun and other department weapons according to existing department qualification standards;

3) Must be P.O.S.T licensed or be eligible for licensing by the Minnesota P.O.S.T. board at the time of hire. At the time of application a resume and a copy of your Minnesota P.O.S.T license, P.O.S.T. eligibility letter, or a letter addressing when Minnesota P.O.S.T eligibility can be expected must be included with your application. Eligible for a Minnesota P.O.S.T. license prior to hire.

(Individuals completing their classroom and skills training are encouraged to apply)

For more information on becoming a licensed Peace Officer in the State of Minnesota, visit the MN P.O.S.T Board website. Application, resume, P.O.S.T. license, P.O.S.T. eligibility letter, or document outlining when P.O.S.T. eligibility is expected must be submitted at the time of application.

• Currently POST eligible or soon to be eligible for a Minnesota P.O.S.T. license (Individuals completing their classroom and skills training within the next two months are encouraged to apply)
• Successful completion of a degree program in law enforcement or similar field.
• Eligible to possess and lawfully use a firearm under local, state and federal law.

Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be invited for an interview with members of the Command Staff. All finalist(s) must achieve a passing score in each of the following phases of the hiring process:
Interviews; background investigation; psychological examination; medical examination; and drug test.

Deputy Sheriff-Patrol Officers work five days on, three days off, 9 hour days.

Shifts are as follows:

• Day shift: 6:30 AM-3:30 PM
• Afternoon Shift: 2:30 PM-11:30 PM
• Night Shift: 10:30 PM-7:30 AM.

Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.

2025 Salary Range: $81,931.20 ($39.39/hour) - $ ($53.13)

Lateral wage consideration will be based on paid experience as a law enforcement or military police officer, longevity as a paid police officer or military police officer, specialized assignments and specialized training.

Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Must be 21 years of age or older at time of examination with a high school graduate or GED certificate and a valid driver’s license. Licensed or eligible for licensing by the Minnesota P.O.S.T. board. Candidates with law enforcement experience are encouraged to apply. Experience will be considered when determining pay. See lateral pay…