Salary: See Position Description
Location : Minneapolis and surrounding suburbs
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25SHRF354MN11
Department: Sheriff's Office
Division: Adult Detention Operations
Opening Date: 07/24/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Description 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.
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.
Targeted starting salary: $80,504.32 - $104,325.79 Annually
Full salary range: $69,550.52 - $104,325.79 Annually
Location and hours: 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.
About this position type: This is a full-time, benefit earning position. The anticipated start date is 11/3/2025.
You must be a of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office to apply for this position. Limited duration employees are not eligible.
This position is internally classified as a Sheriff, Deputy.
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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; 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
- 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: - Law enforcement experience.
- Critical thinking skills.
- 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 reduce 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 .
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
The list created from this job announcement will be used to fill current and future Deputy Sheriff vacancies.
Watch this video for application best practices and tips. Applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor on an on-going basis until vacancies are filled. 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.
If you have any questions, please contact: Talent Acquisition division
Hennepin County Human Resources Department
Submit a request at or 612-348-7855
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Why work here? Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:
- Meaningful work
- Public service
- Competitive pay
- Work-life balance
- Generous benefits
- Opportunities to grow
- Commitment to your success
By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.
If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found
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Are you a
current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County's Sheriff's Office?
Note: Limited duration employees are not eligible.
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The anticipated start date is 11/3/2025 and requires the following:
Working a flexible schedule including days, evenings, overnights, on-call, weekends, and holidays, and requires being on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and 365 days/year.
A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County Driver's Permit.
Willingness and ability to work in a position that may involve the possibility of physical confrontation.
Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?
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Are you or have you been a licensed Peace Officer in the State of Minnesota?
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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, provide your MN POST number. If you are not licensed as a Peace Officer in the State of Minnesota, type "None" in the space provided.
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Are you eligible to be licensed as a Peace Officer in the State of Minnesota by the MN POST Board prior to the start date?
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List the date you plan to take your MN POST exam or the date you took the exam. If you do not have an exam date planned or will not complete the courses prior to the start date, type "None" in the space provided.
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List the college or vocational/technical school you completed or will complete your Peace Officer education program. If you have not or will not complete these courses, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many years of law enforcement experience do you have?
- I do not have this experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
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Describe your law enforcement experience, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Have you been convicted of a felony as an adult (at the age of 18 years or older)? You cannot be considered for this position if you have been convicted of a felony as an adult.
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Have you ever been convicted of a gross misdemeanor or a misdemeanor (other than parking tickets) as an adult (at the age of 18 years or older)? Conviction is not an automatic elimination from employment; each case is considered individually. However, failure to identify a conviction is cause for automatic ineligibility for hire; or, if hired, subsequent dismissal.
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Please provide information about your felony, gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor convictions. Include the level of each offense, date, location, statute citation number of each offense, the sentence, and whether the conditions of the court have been completed. If you do not provide this information, you may not be considered for this position. Type "None" in the space provided if you do not have a felony, gross misdemeanor, or misdemeanor conviction(s).
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If you are a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran, and are applying for your first promotion after securing public employment, you are eligible to have five points added to your competitive promotional examination rating. Are you a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran that would like to use your one time, five-point preference?
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