Sheriff's Detention Deputy

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Downtown Minneapolis

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 24SHRF515FM420

Department : Sheriff's Office

Division : Adult Detention Operations

Opening Date : 10 / 29 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is seeking Detention Deputies to join the team! As a Detention Deputy you will utilize your interpersonal communication skills to supervise detainees in a pretrial detention facility. You will also be responsible for maintaining security of the facility and ensuring the safety of all inmates, staff members and visitors.

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is 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. For more information visitthe page.

Targeted starting salary range :

63,772.80 - $83,735.69 Annually

Full salary range :

57,219.39 - $85,829.08 Annually

Location and hours :

This position is located at the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility at 401 South 4th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415 in downtown Minneapolis. The position requires working a flexible schedule including days, evenings, overnights, on-call, weekends, and holidays.

About the position type :

This is a full-time benefit-earning position.

This position is internally classified as a Sheriff's Detention Deputy.

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Candidates who are offered a Detention Deputy position will be required to successfully pass a two-month training academy prior to being independently assigned in the jail. The anticipated start date is 02 / 10 / 2024. The probation period for this position is one year.

In this position, you will :

• Fingerprint, secure, transport, and release inmates.
• Conduct property and physical searches.
• Supervise custody of inmates and visitation.
• Staff security control rooms.
• Conduct regular security checks of the facility and housing units.
• Ensure inmate pretrial rights, arrange court appearances, and verify disposition of inmates returned from court.
• Respond to emergency situations and perform first aid when necessary.
• Maintain records on inmates; write reports on incidents occurring in the jail.
• Inventory and secure inmate cash and property.

Need to have :

Two or more years of full-time approved work experience (e.g., supervisory or lead worker roles, customer service in guest / customer facing positions in hospitality, retail, sales, etc.)

If you do not have the above qualifications, you may qualify for our Trainee Sheriff's Detention Deputy position

Nice to have :

Work with inmates who are hostile and difficult at times.

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 mission of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is : Providing quality professional services while building meaningful relationships that are sustainable within our communities, and with our partners, to ensure justice and safety for all.

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.

Candidates will need to pass a comprehensive medical examination prior to appointment to ascertain candidate's ability to perform essential job functions. The general medical requirements include, but are not limited to :

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 generous 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 (log in as Guest).

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.This posting will be used to fill current and future full-time, benefit-earning Detention Deputy vacancies. These positions are not licensed peace officer positions.

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. Invitations to interview will be based on an assessment of education and experience.

If you have any questions, please contact :

Fahad Mansoor

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 :

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

This position requires that you are 18 years old or older, and have the ability to :

Work at the Public Safety Facility located at 401 South 4th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415 in downtown Minneapolis.

Work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, overnights, on-call, weekends, and holidays.

Pass a comprehensive medical examination prior to appointment to ascertain candidate's ability to perform essential job functions.

Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?

Select from the choices below that best describes your experience and / or education. Check all that apply.

If you have completed any post-high school education, please list the school(s) you attended, your major area(s) of specialization, degree(s) earned, and number of semester or quarter credits completed. If you do not have post high school education, type "None" in the space provided.

Describe your work experience (e.g., supervisory or lead worker roles, customer service in guest / customer facing positions in hospitality, retail, sales, etc.), referencing jobs listed on your application / resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

Are you able and willing to work with inmates who are hostile and difficult at times?

Do you have experience working in a high volume, fast paced environment where crises and priorities change rapidly?

Describe your experience working in a high volume, fast paced environment where crises and priorities change rapidly, referencing jobs listed on your application / resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

Do you have work experience which required you to adopt different communication styles to effectively communicate with a variety of people?

Describe your work experience which required you to adopt different communication styles to effectively communicate with a variety of people, referencing jobs listed on your application / resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

Are you currently employed as a Detention Deputy or Correctional Officer in a jail or prison?

How many months have you been employed as a Detention Deputy or Correctional Officer?

Describe your experience working as a Detention Deputy or Correctional Officer in a jail or prison, specifically listing the jail or prison, referencing jobs listed on your application / resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

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.

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.

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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Salary : $57,219 - $85,829