Deputy Sheriff

Le Sueur County Career•Le Center, MN

About The Position

The Deputy Sheriff performs intermediate protective services for the Sheriff’s Office, with frequent exposure to high-risk situations. The position exercises independent judgment in patrolling roads and communities within the jurisdiction, enforcing statutes and ordinances, responding to emergency calls, monitoring traffic, conducting investigations, preparing reports, developing community partnerships, and carrying out special duties. The role operates under the limited supervision of the Captain, Chief Deputy Sheriff, and County Sheriff. Deputies make decisions at incidents and crime scenes, including life-or-death situations, assess threats and use-of-force needs, patrol in emergency vehicles, prevent and investigate crime, respond to service calls, and coordinate appropriate assistance. They enforce traffic laws, investigate crashes and impaired driving, preserve and collect evidence, interview victims and witnesses, prepare and serve legal documents, and provide testimony in court. They also work with other agencies and community organizations, assist with civil processes and court security, transport and guard individuals, and may take on specialized duties such as water patrol, rescue, or instruction. The position requires Minnesota peace officer licensure or eligibility for licensure at hire, required certifications and ongoing training, a valid driver’s license, and successful completion of psychological, physical, and background screening. Benefits include health insurance, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and a PERA retirement plan. The position is open until filled; applications are reviewed November 19, 2026.

Requirements

Enrolled in or completed an associate’s or technical degree program in criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related field.
Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a peace officer in Minnesota at the time of hire.
Minnesota peace officer standards and training (POST) license.
CPR/first aid, first responder, and defibrillator certification.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive in Minnesota.
Successfully pass a psychological evaluation, physical examination, and background check.
Submit to fingerprinting and fingerprint checks through the FBI and Minnesota BCA.
Comply with federal and state laws and organizational and departmental policies and regulations.
Qualify with firearms under existing departmental qualification standards and maintain required POST certifications and training.
Thorough knowledge of departmental rules and regulations, police and investigative methods, identification techniques, emergency response, conflict resolution, community geography, and police computer systems.
Skill with firearms, automobiles, investigative and audiovisual surveillance equipment, records and database systems, office equipment, and applicable hardware and software.
Ability to create accurate and concise reports, conduct investigations professionally and efficiently, provide immediate or emergency first aid, and understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish effective working relationships and trust with law enforcement agencies, county officials, colleagues, the public, and case parties.
Ability to obtain financial or other records from external agencies, including agencies not affiliated with law enforcement.
Ability to perform the physical and mental demands of the position, including frequent physical activity and exposure to hazardous conditions.
Frequently wear a bullet-resistant vest while on duty.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Make independent or supervisory-consulted decisions at incidents and crime scenes, including evaluating safety, threats, use of force, and pursuit decisions.
Patrol state, county, township, and city streets in an emergency vehicle; prevent and detect crime; and monitor multi-agency radio traffic.
Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, assess situations, prioritize calls, and coordinate appropriate assistance and resources.
Monitor traffic, enforce state and local traffic laws, assist motorists, investigate crashes, and identify and process impaired drivers.
Conduct investigations; preserve crime scenes; identify, document, collect, and preserve evidence; interview victims and witnesses; and develop informants and suspects.
Prepare and serve search warrants, arrest warrants, court orders, civil papers, and commitment orders; determine the legality and need for related documents and actions.
Prepare incident and investigative reports and share information with law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, courts, probation officers, human services, and other entities.
Provide sworn testimony in criminal and civil proceedings and represent governmental interests in court.
Assess safety in domestic-dispute situations, protect the rights of involved persons, assist with child removals, and transport or assist probation staff with clients.
Control individuals and situations; make arrest decisions; communicate orders; and interact professionally and respectfully with the public and colleagues.
Transport and guard suspects and prisoners at courts, jails, medical facilities, and other locations; assist with courtroom security.
Carry out special duties and develop specialized skills, which may include field training, instruction, canine handling, tactical operations, water patrol, rescue, and snowmobile or ATV safety.
Patrol water areas and snowmobile trails; perform specialized water rescue and search and recovery; and respond to severe weather emergencies.
Monitor and report predatory-offender status to appropriate entities.
Serve civil process papers and protection orders, remove persons and property as directed, and advise the public on initiating civil proceedings.
Participate in mandated and professional development training, maintain required proficiency and certifications, and attend professional organizations.
Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace; communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, partner organizations, and customers.
Attend work during regularly scheduled hours, train and mentor new staff as requested, and perform related duties as assigned.