DEPUTY SHERIFF

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB POSTING Join Our Team Now Hiring Full-Time Deputy Sheriff Isanti County Sheriff's

Office Position Details:
Schedule: Full-Time - 40 Hours Per Week - Benefit Eligible Status: Non-Exempt LELS Local 212

Licensed Union Position Compensation:

Starting Hiring Range (2025): $ $35.14 per hour ($68, $73,091.20 annually), depending on qualifications, relevant experience, and alignment with internal equity.

Full Compensation Range (2025): $32.97 to $42.58 per hour ($68, $88,566.40 annually), with the potential for additional longevity-based compensation. Lateral hire compensation will be considered in accordance with the applicant s qualified years of experience in law enforcement.


Requirements:
The applicant must fully complete the Work Experience and Education sections of the application, and a resume is required for all positions


Posted:
Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Application Deadline:
Open until filled We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/EEO)


Application and selection process:

Once applications are reviewed, qualified candidates will be contacted by Human Resources via email with the next steps in the selection process.

Isanti County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Group Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care), Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Hospital Confinement Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Whole Life Insurance, PTO (vacation, sick, personal leave), 12 paid holidays, Deferred Compensation Plans, Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an Employee Wellness Program


Additional:

Take home squad 12 hour shifts (5 on, 5 off; 2 on, 2 off) Shift differential of $1.50 for night shift and weekend shift Uniform allowance Extensive training opportunities No contract cities, all county patrol General Definition of Work Performs work protecting life and property, patrolling and responding to calls for services, preventing crime, apprehending criminals and enforcing laws and ordinances in the County on an assigned shift or on special assignments, performing investigations and traffic regulation, serving civil papers, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned.

Work is performed under the direction of the Sheriff. Essential Functions To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Provides routine patrol service to the County to identify potential criminal/non-criminal activities, traffic, and health and safety concerns; apprehends and arrests persons involved in criminal activity with reasonable force, if necessary.

Investigates criminal activities such as burglaries, child abuse and neglect, vehicular homicide, felony stops, search warrants, homicides, gambling, thefts, forgeries, domestic violence, drug investigations, assaults, jail security, arson, animal welfare, suicides, game violations, and pollution violations.

Investigates non-criminal activities such as boat and water safety, building security, town security, residence security, civil process, courtroom testimonies, complaint signing, vehicle maintenance, county park security, wildlife control, and coroner assistance.

Manages traffic incidents such as accidents, property damage, personal injury, DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) arrests, petty misdemeanors, and traffic direction.

Interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects; enforces appropriate laws and/or ordinances. Assists state patrol, Department of Natural Resources, and other counties as needed.

Performs special assignments, includi g entry team, detox transfers, mental illness transfers, prisoner transfers, transient transfers, emergency blood transfers, and eye transfers.

Reviews, receives, and prepares various reports, documents, and forms. Communicates with the public as a representative of the Sheriff s office.

Delivers community relations services; facilitates public discussions and presentations on drugs, abductions, gangs, crime prevention and related programs; promotes drug prevention education and conducts safety training and preparedness.

Speaks with complainants and the public in person and over the phone. Exercises teamwork with other county employees and management in carrying out the shared mission of serving the public. Follows workplace safety rules and notifies management of observed risks in a timely manner. Maintains the confidentiality of data that is protected by law. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Associates/Technical degree, and minimal experience in law enforcement or equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) License upon hire. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must pass a criminal background check. Must pass physical exam. Must pass psychological evaluation. Special Qualifications Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for position.

Salary : $68,791 - $88,766