Salary
See Position Description
Job Number
23SHRF345LV07
Closing Date
11/29/2023 11:59 PM Central
Description
Do you have one year or more of experience as a Peace Officer and have an active MN Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) license? Come join our team as a Deputy Sheriff with our Court Services Unit. The Court Services Unit provides security to all of Hennepin County's Fourth Judicial District. The Unit is also responsible for the security and safekeeping of all in-custody defendants making court appearances. This position will have the overall responsibility of providing protection and security for the Hennepin County Court System. As a Deputy Sheriff 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. Targeted starting salary range: Deputy Sheriff: $78.540.02 - $96,934.53 Annually Full salary range: Deputy Sheriff: $64,623.02 - $96,934.53 Annually
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.
Location and hours:
This position will be on-site at various Hennepin County locations include downtown Minneapolis and surrounding suburban office locations. Work hours will be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This position occasionally 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. All deputies are subject to call 24 hours a day.
Based on current requirements, hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. About this position type:This is a full-time, benefit earning position. The anticipated start date is 03/11/24.
This position is internally classified as a Sheriff, Deputy.Click here to view the job classification specification.
In this position, you will:
· Provide physical security for courtrooms and holding areas in the Fourth Judicial District located in the Government Center, Juvenile Justice Center, suburban court locations, Family Justice Center and Public Safety Facility.
· Ensure Security for on-duty court personnel, which includes judges, referees, clerks, reporters, and attorneys; jurors in providing for their safety and deliberation free from interference; prisoners and patients-- providing for their orderly flow through the judicial system via escort duties; security and operation of various Court Security Control Rooms located throughout the county.
· Respond to medical and other emergencies that come to the Court Security Unit's attention.
· Provide security and law enforcement services to Hennepin County facilities as assigned. This includes answering alarms, responding to emergencies, maintaining order, and making arrests.
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.
· No convictions of a felony or other criminal conviction as outlined in the MN POST Board rules.
· The ability to pass each of the following exam components:
o Background investigation.
o Physical abilities test.
o Psychological evaluation.
o Medical examination.
o Drug screening.
o Firearms evaluation
Nice to have:
· One year or more experience as a law enforcement officer.
· Critical thinking skills.
· Attention to detail.
· Ability to:
o Communicate verbally and in writing.
o React quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
o Observe situations analytically and objectively and respond accordingly.
o Handle situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and impartially.
o Use good judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Talent Acquisition Division
Hennepin County Human Resources Department
612-348-7855