Deputy Sheriff

The Mower County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the Deputy Sheriff position. This position is a full-time union position working 12-hour shifts. This position works weekends and holidays. Starting 2024 Wage is: $33.90 ~ $39.17/hour an additional $2.00/hr. between 5pm-7am and 40₵/hr. on Sundays.

The Deputy Sheriff is responsible for conducting law enforcement activities to ensure public safety. Responsibilities may include responding to requests for assistance from the public; preventing traffic accidents and deterring violators; investigating accidents and criminal incidents; preparing incident reports; ensuring the security and order of the court; receiving, processing, recording, storing, maintaining and releasing evidence; and protecting crime scenes. It is of utmost importance that person’s in this position conduct themselves in a manner both at work and outside of work in a manner that does not cause concern regarding their ability to be able to provide credible and effective testimony.

This position requires an Associate's degree or two-year technical certificate in Law Enforcement or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates are required to have Peace Officers Standards and Training License. A valid Minnesota Class D Driver’s License is also required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Principles and practices of patrol and crime prevention
• Law enforcement weapons and equipment
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations
• County geography
• Safety principles and practices
• Defensive techniques
• Report preparation techniques
• Providing customer service
• Physical apprehension, handcuffing, and restraining techniques
• Educational programing principles and practices
• Computer operation and related software applications

Mower County provides 13 Paid Holidays and a minimum of 20 Days Paid Time Off per year as well as an excellent benefit package for full-time positions.