Deputy Sheriff & Eligibility List

Mille Lacs County • Milaca, MN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Sheriff protects the citizens of Mille Lacs County by providing law enforcement services, including protecting life and property, preventing crime, apprehending criminals, and enforcing laws, rules, and regulations. This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy and create an eligibility list for future vacancies. The position operates under the LELS bargaining unit. The complete 2026 pay scale is $31.90–$41.73 per hour, and the complete 2027 pay scale is $32.86–$42.98 per hour. Full-time employees are eligible for fully paid single medical insurance beginning on the first of the month following employment. A shift differential of $1.25 per hour is paid for all hours worked between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.

The Deputy Sheriff patrols county roads, enforces traffic laws, responds to emergencies, conducts investigations, preserves evidence, and may make arrests. The role includes reporting and administrative work, assisting other law enforcement agencies and emergency responders, providing aid, and communicating professionally with the public. Deputies may testify in court and may be assigned or volunteer for specialized duties such as court security, boat and water patrol, school liaison, SWAT, drug task force, domestic violence surveillance, or drug court work.

The job description states that the listed duties represent the normal type and level of work expected; the incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as apparent or assigned. Candidates are selected based on a review of training and experience, with qualifying candidates invited to oral interviews. The selection process may include an initial screening and oral interview, a possible second-round interview, background investigation, pre-employment physical or medical examination, and psychological evaluation. The hiring process typically takes 60 to 75 days. Assigned shift and schedule are provided upon a job offer.

Requirements

• Eligibility for a Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training Board license.
• Firearms certification.
• Class D driver’s license.
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check, pre-employment physical, physical agility testing, and psychological examination.

Responsibilities

• Prevent crime and preserve public safety; patrol county roads, enforce traffic laws, and issue warnings or citations.
• Report road conditions and hazards to dispatch, and observe signs, signals, road surfaces, and severe weather conditions.
• Write clear and concise reports, account for shift activities, attend training and meetings, and care for department vehicles and property.
• Control traffic at emergency scenes and assist other law enforcement agencies upon request.
• Conduct initial or full investigations, preserve crime-scene evidence, interview suspects, victims, and witnesses, investigate natural deaths, search for wanted or missing persons or property, and transfer cases to investigators when appropriate.
• Secure major crime scenes, testify in court as needed, and respond personally to emergency calls according to Sheriff’s Office procedures.
• Assess emergency situations, conduct preliminary investigations, bring events to a conclusion, and request specialized resources such as SWAT, K-9, or Search and Rescue when appropriate.
• Resolve situations involving violent, mentally ill, or uncooperative citizens while protecting the public, deputies, and bystanders.
• Provide medical or trauma aid until the situation is stabilized or relieved by emergency medical personnel; make justified arrests; and participate in searches and rescues.
• Participate in special assignments when delegated or as a volunteer, including court security, boat and water patrol, school liaison, SWAT, drug task force, domestic violence surveillance, or drug court duties.
• Communicate professionally with the public, build rapport and cooperation, and develop or present public safety and security information.
• Transport prisoners to jail or a medical facility when needed.
• Serve civil process paperwork.

Benefits

• Fully paid single medical insurance for full-time employees, beginning the first of the month following employment.
• Shift differential of $1.25 per hour for all hours worked between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed