Deputy Sheriff

Le Sueur County•Le Sueur County, MN

About The Position

The Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Office is hiring a full-time Deputy Sheriff to provide intermediate protective services, with frequent exposure to high-risk situations. The Deputy Sheriff patrols roadways and cities within the county’s jurisdiction, enforces statutes and ordinances, responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, monitors traffic, conducts investigations, prepares reports, develops community partnerships, and carries out special duties. The position requires substantial independent judgment and decision-making under the limited supervision of the Captain, Chief Deputy Sheriff, and County Sheriff. The Deputy Sheriff makes decisions at incidents and crime scenes, including life-or-death situations; evaluates threats and determines appropriate defensive tactics, use of force, and pursuit actions; patrols in an emergency vehicle; prevents and detects crime; responds to calls; investigates crashes and other incidents; preserves and processes evidence; interviews victims and witnesses; and prepares and serves legal documents. The role also includes working with other agencies and county departments, giving sworn testimony, transporting and guarding people, serving civil process, and assisting with courtroom security. Additional duties may include specialized assignments such as Field Training Officer, instructor, Canine Handler, Special Weapons and Tactics Operator, Water Patrol Deputy, or Water Emergency Response Team member. The Deputy Sheriff may patrol water areas and snowmobile trails, conduct water rescue and search and recovery, and respond to severe weather emergencies. The position requires professional, respectful interaction with the public and coworkers, ongoing training, attendance during regularly scheduled hours, and the ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the role. The position is open until filled, with applications reviewed November 19, 2026. The salary range is $34.53 to $48.79 per hour.

Requirements

Be enrolled in or have completed an associate or technical degree program in criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related field.
Be licensed or eligible to be licensed as a peace officer in Minnesota at the time of hire.
Meet Minnesota peace officer standards and training (POST) license requirements.
Have CPR/first aid, first responder, and defibrillator certifications.
Successfully pass a psychological evaluation, physical examination, and background check.
Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to drive in Minnesota.
Comply with federal and state laws and organizational and departmental policies and regulations.
Qualify with firearms under existing departmental qualification standards.
Submit to fingerprinting and FBI and Minnesota BCA fingerprint checks.
Frequently wear a bullet-resistant vest while on duty.
Complete required POST-mandated training and maintain certifications on an ongoing, scheduled basis.
Meet the physical and mental demands of the position.
Attend work during regularly scheduled hours.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Make independent or consultative decisions at incidents and crime scenes, including situations involving immediate risks to life and safety.
Evaluate situations and determine whether to use defensive tactics, chemical agents, weapons, firearms, or deadly force, and whether to initiate or terminate a high-speed pursuit.
Determine whether arrests are lawful and follow applicable statutes.
Patrol State, County, Township, and city streets in an emergency vehicle to preserve law and order.
Prevent and detect crime; monitor multi-agency radio traffic; conduct search and surveillance activities.
Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, assess risks, prioritize responses, and coordinate dispatch of appropriate resources.
Monitor vehicular traffic, enforce state and local traffic laws, assist motorists, investigate motor vehicle crashes, and identify and process impaired drivers.
Conduct investigations; preserve crime scenes; identify, document, collect, and preserve evidence; and interview victims and witnesses.
Develop informants and suspects; prepare and serve search warrants, arrest warrants, court orders, civil papers, and commitment orders.
Work with investigators and other agencies at crime scenes and assist with follow-up investigations.
Provide sworn testimony in criminal and civil proceedings in District and Federal Court.
Evaluate the safety of living environments in domestic disputes and situations involving children or mentally disturbed persons, while protecting the rights of those involved.
Prepare initial incident reports and other written reports for review by prosecutors, judges, probation officers, human services, and others.
Exchange information with law enforcement agencies and correspond with schools and county and city agencies.
Determine the legality and need for legal and administrative documents; control situations and individuals; and assess whether arrest is necessary.
Assist Human Services staff with removing children from their homes; transport and assist probation staff during client visits.
Transport and guard suspects and prisoners in court, jail, medical, and other facilities, and assist with courtroom security.
Carry out special duties and develop specialized skills through training; possible assignments include Field Training Officer, instructors, Canine Handler, Special Weapons and Tactics Operator, Water Patrol Deputy, and Water Emergency Response Team member.
Patrol water areas and snowmobile trails; conduct specialized water rescue and search and recovery; and respond to severe weather emergencies.
Monitor and report predatory offender status to appropriate entities.
Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace and interact effectively and respectfully with internal and external customers.
Attend work during regularly scheduled hours, train and mentor new staff as requested, and participate in professional development and organizations.
Serve civil process papers, advise the public on initiating civil proceedings, and serve orders for protection, including removing persons and property listed on those orders.
Perform other related functions as apparent or assigned.