Sheriff's DeputyAs a Sheriff's Deputy you will have the opportunity to expand your public safety experience through training, promotion, and opportunities for specialized law enforcement assignments. The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office offers initiatives such as Criminal Information Sharing and Analysis, Violent Offender Task Force, Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Investigation, Community Outreach, and Employee Wellness. If you are a critical thinker and have great adaptability skills, then this position may be a good fit for you The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office mission is to serve and protect all in the community by furthering equal justice, safety, and wellness. We are dedicated to serving the community with transparency, responsiveness, and compassion. Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. Targeted starting salary: $ 80,504.32 - $104,325.79 Annually Full salary range: $75,225.85- $112,838.77 Annually Effective December 27th, 2026, the following annual rates shall apply: $78,235.00 - $117,352.00 Annually Location and hours: This position is based out of downtown Minneapolis located in the Minneapolis City Hall Building at 350 South 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415. This position requires working a flexible schedule including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, and is subject to emergency callback 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire. The anticipated start date is 01/25/2027. About this position type: This is a full-time, benefit earning position. This position is internally classified as a Sheriff, Deputy. Click here to view the job classification specification. In this position, you will: Maintain security and direct activities within the Adult Detention Division and Court Security Division. Assist in search and rescue operations and/or respond to public safety emergencies. Participate in investigations, make arrests, and enforce the criminal code. Enforce traffic laws including the applicable laws governing water and snowmobile safety. Transport prisoners and others in the care of the court. Maintain standards of order within Hennepin County's courtrooms. Participate in both civil and warrant service. Write reports; and testify in court. Need to have: Licensure or eligible to be licensed as a Peace Officer by hire date in the State of Minnesota by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit. The ability to work a flexible schedule including day, evening, overnight, on-call, holiday, and weekend hours. The ability and willingness to work in a position that may involve the possibility of physical confrontation. Possess no convictions of a felony or other criminal conviction as outlined in the MN POST Board rules. Pass each of the following exam components: Background investigation. Physical abilities test. Psychological evaluation. Medical examination. Drug screening. Firearms evaluation.
Nice to have:
Demonstrate strong critical thinking skills to solve problems effectively. Maintain a high level of accuracy through exceptional attention to detail. Ability to: Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. React quickly and calmly in emergency situations. Observe situations analytically and objectively and respond accordingly. Handle situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and impartially. Use good judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
About the department:
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office serves the county's 1.2 million residents. State law mandates most of the sheriff's office duties, including managing the county jail, providing security to the district court, and patrolling the waterways in the county. The Sheriff's Office also runs specialized initiatives like Criminal Information Sharing and Analysis (CISA), Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF), Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Investigation, Community Outreach and Employee Wellness. The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office mission is to provide quality professional services while building meaningful relationships that are sustainable within our communities, and with our partners, to ensure justice and safety for all. About Hennepin County: Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive. Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest). Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community. Your future. Made here. This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies. Applicants must have no felony convictions and must successfully complete a drug test, extensive background investigation, and a pre-employment physical and psychological assessment prior to employment. Invitations to interview will be based on an assessment of education and experience.
