What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff position at Carver County, MN?
JOB SUMMARY
The Carver County Sheriff’s Office is seeking experienced and entry-level law enforcement candidates for the position of Licensed Deputy Sheriff. All applicants must be currently licensed by the MN POST Board or MN POST eligible by the time of appointment. You will be required to provide your MN POST Board eligibility letter prior to the start of the background process. All applicants meeting minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply.
The 2024 pay range is $41.64 - $48.20. Starting rate of pay for this position is $41.64. Applicants with sworn law enforcement experience may be eligible for elevated rates of pay based on review of qualifications.
Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to interview. The current interview schedule is as follows:
- Apply by 02/04/25 - Interview on 02/12/25
- Apply by 02/11/25 - Interview on 02/19/25
- Apply by 02/18/25 - Interview on 02/26/25
- Apply by 02/25/25 - interview on 03/05/25
A candidate hired as a full-time Deputy Sheriff who holds a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited school shall receive an educational incentive of forty (.40) cents per hour paid for actual hours of work. The educational incentive is not applied to paid leave time.
Deputy Sheriffs are paid a weekend differential of $1.00 per hour for each hour worked from 00:00 Saturday through 23:59 on Sunday. A Deputy Sheriff also working a majority of hours between 3:00 PM and 6:00 AM shall be paid a night differential of one dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) per hour.
A newly hired full-time Deputy Sheriff shall also receive forty (40) hours of accrued banked vacation leave at the time of hire although they are not eligible to utilize vacation benefits during the first six months of their probationary period.
Deputy Sheriffs who reside within the County may also be eligible for a take-home vehicle during the course of the regular assigned work schedule.
Carver County is a veteran friendly employer and the Deputy Sheriff position is approved for "On the Job Training" (OJT) with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs. If you've served in the U.S. Armed Forces and have GI Bill benefits available, you may be eligible to use your remaining GI Bill benefits while learning your new position.
Under general supervision of the Sergeant/Shift Supervisor, performs duties to enforce federal, state and local laws; protect citizens of the County; and promote public safety. Deputy Sheriffs may be assigned special projects on an on-going or short-term basis (schools, investigation, bailiff, civil process serving, training coordinator, etc.). While much of this work is performed independently and without the immediate presence of a supervisor, deputies are required to draw upon their extensive training, departmental policies and procedures, mandates, and laws governing a deputy's response and conduct, when determining the appropriate course of action, balancing education and enforcement.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Patrols designated patrol areas.
- Writes reports, maintains law enforcement logs, case records, incident reports and other required reports.
- Responds to calls, civil and criminal complaints, disturbances, medicals, accidents or requests for emergency assistance.
- Assists and conducts investigative activities and tasks.
- Participates in task force work in various capacities.
- Testifies in court proceedings in an accurate and truthful manner.
- Requires ability to safely and lawfully possess all agency firearms.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Associates Degree or two-year Technical Certificate in Law Enforcement or related field
- Must possess or be eligible to possess a Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) License
- Valid Minnesota Driver's License or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment
SCORED EXAMINATION PROCESS
All applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. The highest ranked candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Top candidates successfully passing the oral interview(s) will be sent to the background process. Conditional offers will be made to those candidates successfully passing the background, with the number of offers being proportionate to the number of vacancies. Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), reference checks, CJIS background investigation, psychological evaluation, and pre-placement physical.
Salary : $42 - $48
