Deputy Sheriff

County of Burleigh•Bismarck, ND

6d•$28 - $31

About The Position

The Deputy Sheriff performs general police work in an assigned district, including preventing and detecting crime and protecting life and property. The role carries out routine duties in accordance with applicable rules and regulations under the supervision of the Sheriff and the immediate supervision of a superior deputy. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and offers full benefits. The salary is $28.02–$31.10 per hour, Grade 7. The anticipated start date is January 4, 2027. Applications are due by November 16, 2026, at 5:00 CST, and interviews begin November 18, 2026. Applicants must meet one of the listed education or experience pathways, hold a valid driver’s license, and already be permanently authorized to work in the United States; Burleigh County does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must complete the required screening and examination process, which includes a physical and psychological exam, drug screen, reference checks, and background and criminal record checks. A pre-interview phone screening is conducted for applicants selected to interview. Prior criminal history may be considered based on its nature, timing, seriousness, and relevance to the position.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or 60 semester hours of college credit with a GPA of 2.0 or better from an accredited college or university, validated by transcripts; or one of the following alternatives: three years of full-time continuous active-duty military experience, three years of experience as a law enforcement officer, three years of experience as a detention officer with Burleigh Morton County Detention Center, or four years of service with the state National Guard.
Valid driver’s license.
Permanent authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not provided.
Successful completion of the pre-interview and interview process and reference checks.
Pass a physical and psychological examination, drug screen, and standard background and criminal record checks.
Ability to perform the essential functions, with or without accommodation, including lifting, extended walking, carrying and dragging objects, climbing, jumping over obstacles, and using body force to gain entry.

Responsibilities

Protect life and property, prevent and detect crimes, make arrests, respond to calls for assistance, and pursue and subdue resisting suspects.
Perform rescue operations and transport detainees, prisoners, and committed mental patients.
Communicate effectively with the public and personnel, mediate disputes, and present evidence and information in court.
Conduct criminal investigations and provide intelligence services and technical assistance to local law enforcement agencies; may be assigned to enforce state and federal narcotics laws.
Complete routine duties in accordance with rules and regulations, including preparing reports and documenting patrol, investigations, warrant service, inmate transport, and property checks.
Pursue fleeing suspects and restrain suspects, using force or restraints when necessary.
Operate a law enforcement vehicle in varied weather conditions and emergencies, and perform rescue operations at accidents, emergencies, and disasters.
Load, unload, and fire agency firearms under stressful conditions when justified.
Gather information for criminal and administrative investigations by interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects and obtaining statements; determine reasonable suspicion and probable cause when necessary.
Prepare investigative reports and communicate with law enforcement officials, court officials, and the public.
Search people, including unclothed suspects or inmates; search vehicles, mail items, and other objects capable of concealment; detect and collect evidence.
Transport and escort prisoners, detainees, and committed mental patients using appropriate restraints.
Perform other duties as required and assigned.