Water Patrol Deputy (Summer 2026)

MCCC • Fairmont, MN

1d • $20

About The Position

The Martin County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a part-time seasonal Water Patrol Deputy. This position will be hired on a temporary basis for Summer 2026 - Memorial Day through Labor Day, scheduled Friday through Sunday - approximately 20 hours per week. Shift and hours may vary based on the needs of the department. Summer 2026 wage is $20.00 per hour. The Water Patrol Deputy Sheriff maintains law and order within the Martin County area lakes, patrols assigned area to enforce laws, investigate crimes. The incumbent may be an unlicensed Deputy that assists with investigations and patrols through assigned areas and observes boating violations and conducts public instruction and enforcement on Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) matters for boaters and general public.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• A successful applicant is subject to completion of reference verification and criminal background check deemed satisfactory by the County
• Martin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Nice To Haves

• Some college with coursework focused in criminal justice, police administration and law enforcement
• Licensed by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officers Standards and Training, or eligible for licensure upon appointment preferred

Responsibilities

• maintains law and order within the Martin County area lakes
• patrols assigned area to enforce laws
• investigate crimes
• assists with investigations and patrols through assigned areas
• observes boating violations
• conducts public instruction and enforcement on Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) matters for boaters and general public

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED