What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sheriff's Detention Lieutenant (Internal Sheriff's Office applicants only) position at Hennepin County, MN?
Salary : $88,766.05 - $133,149.08 Annually
Location : Downtown Minneapolis
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 25SHRF848MKX002
Department : Sheriff's Office
Division : Adult Detention Operations
Opening Date : 01 / 24 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 7 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Description
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Detention Lieutenant. This position supervises the work of sergeants, deputies, and support staff in the daily operation of the Adult Detention division.
Location and hours :
This position is at the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility located at 401 South 4th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415 in downtown Minneapolis. This position requires working a flexible schedule including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, and requires being on call 24 hours / day, 7 days / week, and 365 days / year.
About the position type :
This is a full-time, benefit earning position.
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's Detention Lieutenant.
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In this position, you will :
- Lead units of the Adult Detention Division or stand-in for the Facility Commander.
- Prepare or assist in divisional budget and annual reports; work on special project assignments.
- Supervise the work of supervisors, law enforcement, and detention and support staff assigned to the division; maintain discipline and morale; recommend commendations and disciplinary action.
- Respond to inmate and security incidents and interview subjects of complaints, witnesses, and complainants; testify in court.
- Prepare and send communications, instructions, and procedures; review and evaluate reports.
- Coordinate activities with other law enforcement agencies.
- Conduct frequent inspections of the jail facility to ensure cleanliness and safe and proper operating conditions.
- Provide leadership to further department-based strategies that align with county goals, mission and core values for diversity, equity & inclusion.
Need to have :
Six years or more of full-time equivalent experience as a detention deputy, correctional officer, detention or correctional supervisor, or licensed peace officer including two years or more of supervisory experience in the Hennepin County Adult Detention Division.
Nice to have :
Laws and ordinances related to detention functions.
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.
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 (login as Employee).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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The list created from this job announcement may be used to fill future Detention Lieutenant vacancies.
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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and / or a criminal background check.
If you have any questions, please contact :
Mai Xiong
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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 :
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
Are you a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County Sheriff's Office?
Note : Limited duration employees are not eligible
This position requires :
Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?
Have you completed two years or more of college or vocational technical course work (equivalent of 60 semester credits)?
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Which of the following job(s) do you have work experience? Check all that apply.
How many full-time equivalent years of work experience do you have in the job(s) you indicated in the previous question?
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Do you have two years or more of supervisory experience in the Hennepin County Adult Detention Division?
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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.
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 : $88,766 - $133,149
