Part-Time Deputy Sheriff

Chippewa County, MN; Montevideo (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office seeks a Part-Time Deputy Sheriff to perform general law enforcement duties across Chippewa County. The position involves protecting life and property, enforcing laws, and responding to emergencies while maintaining public safety. The role includes patrols, investigations, first aid, and securing crime scenes.

Minnesota P.O.S.T. licensure, an emergency responder credential, and a valid driver’s license are required; the position offers a base pay with a

Qualifications

• Requires a two-year degree in law enforcement or related field approved by the P.O.S.T. Board.
• Complete 48 hours of P.O.S.T. education every three years including 16 hours in Crisis Intervention and related topics.
• Minnesota P.O.S.T. Board License and valid MN Driver's License are required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol Chippewa County to preserve law and order and prevent or discover crimes.
• Perform criminal investigations and respond to complaint reports.
• Provide emergency first aid and secure crime scenes; gather evidence and interview victims, witnesses, and suspects.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

De-escalation

Testimony in court

Education

Two-year degree in law enforcement or related field

Tools

P.O.S.T. Board License

Emergency Medical Responder

Firearm and Taser Certification

Use of Force training

Job description

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CHIPPEWA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE - PART TIME DEPUTY SHERIFF

The Deputy Sheriff performs general duty law enforcement work to protect life and property and enforce state and local laws and ordinances throughout Chippewa County. This position is being offered at a range of $31.03/hour, in addition to $1.75/hour night and weekend shift differential.

Duties and Responsibilities: Patrols Chippewa County to preserve law and order and prevent or discover crimes/Performs criminal investigations; Responds to complaint reports; provides first response to crime scenes; provides emergency first aid; protects crime scenes; gathers information and evidence; interviews and interrogates victims, witnesses, and suspects; cites or arrests violators; prepares reports; and related duties/Writes and executes search warrants.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities: Maintains knowledge of legislative updates, law changes and court decisions relevant to the performance of duties/Maintains proficiency in use and maintenance of all department issued equipment/Available for call-out or extended shifts as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of principles, practices, trends and procedures of law enforcement/Working knowledge of local, state and federal statutes, laws and ordinances relevant to department operations/Ability to deal with mental health and family health issues/Ability to provide credible and reliable testimony in court.

Minimum Requirements: Requires a two-year degree in law enforcement or related field as approved by the P.O.S.T Board/Complete 48 hours of P.O.S.T. Board or continuing education credits every three years as well as 16 hours of that being in Crisis Intervention, Mental Illness Crisis and Recognizing and Valuing Community Diversity and Cultural Differences that include Implicit Bias.

License and Certificates: Minnesota P.O.S.T. Board License/Valid MN Driver's License/Emergency Medical Responder/Firearm and Taser Certification/Use of Force/Defensive Driving/Implicit biased mental health awareness and de-escalation coursework.

Resumes and completed applications will be accepted until filled . Review of applications will be on October 27, 2026.

Chippewa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer