Sheriff, Deputy (Internal Hennepin County Sheriff's Office employees only)

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<div>As 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.<br> <br>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.</div><br><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><strong>Targeted starting salary:</strong></span><br><div>$<span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">80,504.32</span> - $104,325.79 Annually</div><br><strong>Full salary range:</strong><br><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted">$72,332.54 - $108,498.82</span> Annually<br><div><br><strong>Location and hours:</strong><br>The location of this position will vary depending on division of assignment. This position requires working a flexible schedule including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, and is subject to emergency call back 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.</div><div><br><strong>About this position type:</strong><br>This is a full-time, benefit earning position. The anticipated start date is 4/20/2026.<br>You must be a <a href="https://hennepin.attract.neogov.com/hennepin-county-careers-hT/p/eligibility" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://hennepin.attract.neogov.com/hennepin-county-careers-hT/p/eligibility" data-uw-rm-ext-link="na">current regular or probationary employee</a> of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office to apply for this position. Limited duration employees are not eligible. </div>This position is internally classified as a Sheriff, Deputy.<br>Click <a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hennepin/classspecs/49388?keywords=sheriff%20deputy&pagetype=classSpecifications" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hennepin/classspecs/49388?keywords=sheriff%20deputy&pagetype=classSpecifications" data-uw-rm-ext-link="">here</a> to view the job classification specification.<br><br><div><strong>In this position, you will: </strong></div><ul><li>Maintain security and direct activities within the Adult Detention Division and Court Security Division.</li><li>Assist in search and rescue operations and/or respond to public safety emergencies.</li><li>Participate in investigations, make arrests, and enforce the criminal code.</li><li>Enforce traffic laws including the applicable laws governing water and snowmobile safety.</li><li>Transport prisoners and others in the care of the court.</li><li>Maintain standards of order within Hennepin County's courtrooms.</li><li>Participate in both civil and warrant service.</li><li>Write reports; testify in court.</li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Need to have:</strong></div><ul><li>Licensure <strong>or</strong> eligible to be licensed as a Peace Officer by hire date in the State of Minnesota by the <a href="https://mn.gov/post/" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://mn.gov/post/" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;">Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)</span></a><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;">.</span> </li><li>A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a <a href="https://hennepin.attract.neogov.com/hennepin-county-careers-hT/p/driving" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://hennepin.attract.neogov.com/hennepin-county-careers-hT/p/driving" data-uw-rm-ext-link="">Hennepin County driver's permit.</a></li><li>The ability to work a flexible schedule including day, evening, overnight, on-call, holiday, and weekend hours.</li><li>The ability and willingness to work in a position that may involve the possibility of physical confrontation.</li><li>Possess no convictions of a felony or other criminal conviction as outlined in the MN POST Board rules.</li><li>Pass each of the following exam components:<ul><li>Background investigation.</li><li>Physical abilities test.</li><li>Psychological evaluation.</li><li>Medical examination.</li><li>Drug screening.</li><li>Firearms evaluation.</li></ul></li></ul><div><strong>Nice to have:</strong></div><ul><li>Law enforcement experience.</li><li>Critical thinking skills.</li><li>Attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to: <ul><li><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;">Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.</span> </li><li>React quickly and calmly in emergency situations.</li><li>Observe situations analytically and objectively and respond accordingly.</li><li>Handle situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and impartially.</li><li>Use good judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.</li></ul></li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>About the department:</strong><br><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">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.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">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. </span>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. </div><div> </div><div><strong>About Hennepin County:</strong><br><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">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. </span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> </span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">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 </span><a href="https://bridge.hennepin.us/" style="font-style: normal;margin: 0.0px;padding: 0.0px;color: inherit;text-decoration: underline;text-indent: 0.0px;" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://bridge.hennepin.us/" data-uw-rm-ext-link="">The Bridge</a><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">.</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> </span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> </span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Your future. Made here.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;">The list created from this job announcement will be used to fill current and future Deputy Sheriff vacancies.</span> </span><br><br><strong>Watch this </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgakMQ4qTJA" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><strong>video</strong></a><strong> for application best practices and tips.</strong></div><div><br></div><div><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted">Applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor on an on-going basis until vacancies are filled. </span>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. </span><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Invitations to interview will be based on an assessment of education and experience.</span><br><br><strong>If you have any questions, please contact:</strong><br><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Talent Acquisition division</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Hennepin County Human Resources Department</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Submit a request at <a href="https://hc-hrsc.powerappsportals.us/SignIn?ReturnUrl=%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://hc-hrsc.powerappsportals.us/SignIn?ReturnUrl=%2F" data-uw-rm-ext-link="na">hennepin.us/ask-hr</a> or 612-348-7855</div><br>hcpromo

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