Deputy Sheriff

St. Louis County, Minnesota; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take-Home Squad Cars

Specialized Teams

Training & Growth

Job summary

St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office invites motivated individuals to join the largest sheriff’s office in northern Minnesota.

The Deputy Sheriff will perform routine criminal investigations, law enforcement duties, and process serving under supervision, responding to calls for service and patrolling to enforce laws across a vast county. The position offers take-home squad cars, access to specialized teams (ERT, Drone, Underwater Recovery, K-9 units), extensive training, and clear career

Qualifications

• Meet POST licensure or reciprocity standards to become licensed as a peace officer.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lawfully possess a firearm in Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine criminal investigation, law enforcement and process serving tasks under supervision.
• Respond to calls for service within a patrol area and actively patrol to enforce laws.

Skills

Driver's license

Firearm possession

Education

Minnesota POST license or eligibility

Job description

Serve your community while living in one of the most beautiful places in the country. Imagine finishing your shift and being minutes away from world-class fishing, hunting, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, and exploring the world’s largest freshwater lake, Voyager’s National Park or the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. In St. Louis County, Minnesota, you’ll work where others come to vacation.

We are seeking motivated men and women to join the largest sheriff’s office in northern Minnesota with a staff of 300 including 118 licensed Deputies serving the largest county in Minnesota—over 7,500 square miles, home to 202,000 residents, and a destination for thousands more each season. From the rugged Lake Vermilion to the international port city of Duluth, St. Louis County offers a variety of duty stations, from remote wilderness posts to urban policing.

Why Choose St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office?

• Community & Support – Work in an environment where management, county leadership, and the public support law enforcement.
• Take-Home Squad Cars – Deputies are assigned personal squads for travel to and from work.
• Specialized Teams – Opportunities include Emergency Response Team, Drone Team, Underwater Recovery Team, K-9 Unit (6 teams across the county), and more.
• Equipment & Resources – Access to 32 boats, 11 snowmobiles, 13 ATVs, 2 Sherps, and 2 Marsh Masters for year-round enforcement and rescue operations.
• Overtime Opportunities – Boat patrols on Lake Superior and inland lakes, snowmobile and ATV patrols.
• Training & Growth – State-of-the-art training facilities, including a dedicated defensive tactics center and Milo simulator. Ongoing training beyond mandatory requirements.
• Career Development – Multiple divisions including Patrol, Investigations, Drug Task Force, ICAC, Civil/Warrants, Transport, and Courts, with clear promotional pathways.

LATERAL HIRE: Experienced law enforcement professionals may qualify for higher starting pay, accelerated training, and increased vacation, sick and parental leave accruals.

Come join a team that takes pride in protecting a vast and vibrant county while enjoying a lifestyle that blends career satisfaction with endless outdoor recreation.

The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $32.44 - $47.13 per hour.

Please use the following link to view the Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc (Local No. 288) union contract.

St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.

An employee in this class is responsible to perform routine criminal investigation, law enforcement and process serving tasks. Duties include responding to calls for service within a patrol area and enforcing laws by proactive patrolling and investigating crimes. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled.

CONSTANT: Vision; hearing; balance; feel/use fingers; grasp/handle; and taste/smell. FREQUENT: Rotate trunk; sit; stand; stoop/bend; talk/speak; walk; work around others; customer/public contact; clients with behavioral challenges; shift work; extended days; work inside, work outside and driving. OCCASIONAL: Lift and carry up to 100 pounds; push/pull up to 120 pounds; climb stairs; crouch/squat; and reach. RARE: Lift/carry up to 50 lbs; climb ladders; crawl; elevated work; reach above shoulder.

Deputy Sheriff Physical Activity Determination Form

Physical Fitness Test

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):

• Meet the educational requirements or reciprocity standards of the Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Board to become licensed as a peace officer according to Minnesota Rules 6700.0700; OR possession of a valid Minnesota POST license, eligibility, or reciprocity application.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lawfully possess a firearm in the State of Minnesota.

Please Note: If you have already obtained your MN POST licensure, or possess a copy of an active MN POST licensure letter, it must be attached to your application.

RATING SYSTEM:

Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process.

Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 23-26.

Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.

When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It's recommended you draft your answers in a separate document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer and save all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION (Pass/Fail):

1. Background investigation form/questionnaire and background/reference checks.
2. Psychological testing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.

VETERANS PREFERENCE:

If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:

• Veteran: DD214 noting character of service
• Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
• Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
• Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.

Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here.

PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:

Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

DRUG TESTING:

Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

BACKGROUND CHECK:

Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:

All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Appointees to the position must successfully complete at least a six-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION:

St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.