Sheriff's Deputy - Court Services Lateral

Description

Do you have one year or more of experience as a Peace Officer and have an active MN Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) license? Come join our team as a Deputy Sheriff with our Court Services unit.

The Court Services unit provides security to all of Hennepin County's Fourth Judicial District. The unit is also responsible for the security and safekeeping of all in-custody defendants making court appearances. This position will have the overall responsibility of providing protection and security for the Hennepin County Court system. As a Deputy Sheriff you will have the opportunity to expand your public safety experience through training, promotion, and opportunities for specialized law enforcement assignments. The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office offers initiatives such as Criminal Information Sharing and Analysis, Violent Offender Task Force, Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Investigation, Community Outreach and Employee Wellness.

If you are a critical thinker and have great adaptability skills, then this position may be a good fit for you.

Targeted starting salary range:

Deputy Sheriff: $80,504.32 - $104,325.79 Annually

Full salary range:

Deputy Sheriff: $69,550.52 - $104,325.79 Annually

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.

Location and hours:

This position will be on-site at various Hennepin County locations in downtown Minneapolis and surrounding suburban office locations. Work hours will be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.

• 4:30 p.m. This position occasionally requires working a flexible schedule including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, and is subject to emergency call back 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. All deputies are subject to call back 24 hours a day.

About this position type:

This is a full-time, benefit earning position. The anticipated start date is 07/15/24.This position is internally classified as a Sheriff, Deputy.

Click here to view the job classification specification.

In this position, you will:

• Provide physical security for courtrooms and holding areas in the Fourth Judicial District located in the Government Center, Juvenile Justice Center, suburban court locations, Family Justice Center and Public Safety Facility.

• Ensure security for on-duty court personnel, which includes judges, referees, clerks, reporters, and attorneys; jurors in providing for their safety and deliberation free from interference; prisoners and patients-- providing for their orderly flow through the judicial system via escort duties; security and operation of various court security control rooms located throughout the county.

• Respond to medical and other emergencies that come to the Court Security unit's attention.

• Provide security and law enforcement services to Hennepin County facilities as assigned. This includes answering alarms, responding to emergencies, maintaining order, and making arrests.

Need to have:

• Licensure or eligible to be licensed as a peace officer by hire date in the state of Minnesota by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).

• A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.

• The ability to work a flexible schedule including day, evening, overnight, on-call, holiday, and weekend hours.

• No convictions of a felony or other criminal conviction as outlined in the MN POST Board rules.

• The ability to pass each of the following exam components:

• Background investigation.

• Physical abilities test.

• Psychological evaluation.

• Medical examination.

• Drug screening.

• Firearms evaluation.

Nice to have:

• One year or more experience as a law enforcement officer.

• Critical thinking skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to:

• Communicate verbally and in writing.

• React quickly and calmly in emergency situations.

• Observe situations analytically and objectively and respond accordingly.

• Handle situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and impartially.

• Use good judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.

About the department:

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office serves the county's 1.2 million residents. State law mandates most of the sheriff's office duties, including managing the county jail, providing security to the district court, and patrolling the waterways in the county.

The Sheriff's Office also runs specialized initiatives like Criminal Information Sharing and Analysis (CISA), Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF), Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Investigation, Community Outreach and Employee Wellness. The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office mission is to provide quality professional services while building meaningful relationships that are sustainable within our communities, and with our partners, to ensure justice and safety for all.

About Hennepin County:

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.

Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Your future. Made here.

This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Applicants must have no felony convictions and must successfully complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis, extensive background investigation, and a pre-employment physical and psychological assessment prior to employment.

Invitations to interview will be based on an assessment of education and experience.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Talent Acquisition Division

Hennepin County Human Resources Department

HR.ServiceCenter@hennepin.us

612-348-7855

Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:

• Meaningful work

• Public service

• Competitive pay

• Work-life balance

• Generous benefits

• Opportunities to grow

• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Employee Benefits Summary

Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here.

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This position will be on-site at various Hennepin County in downtown Minneapolis and surrounding suburban office locations. Work hours will be Monday through Friday from 8:00am

• 4:30pm. This position occasionally requires working a flexible schedule including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, and is subject to emergency call back 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County Driver's permit.

The anticipated start date is 07/15/24.

Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?

• Yes

• No

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How many years of experience do you have as a law enforcement officer?

• I do not have this experience

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years

• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years

• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years

• 4 years or more, but less than 5 years

• 5 years or more

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Describe your experience as a law enforcement officer, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

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Is your POST license active or are you eligible to be licensed in the state of Minnesota by the MN POST Board prior to the start date?

• Yes

• No

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If you answer "Yes" to the previous question, provide your POST number or indicate that you are eligible to be licensed. If you answer "No", please write "None".

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List the college or vocational/technical school you completed or will complete your Peace Officer education program. If you have not or will not complete these courses, type "None" in the space provided.

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Have you been convicted of a felony as an adult (at the age of 18 years or older)? You cannot be considered for this position if you have been convicted of a felony as an adult.

• Yes

• No

08

Have you ever been convicted of a gross misdemeanor or a misdemeanor (other than parking tickets) as an adult (at the age of 18 years or older)? Conviction is not an automatic elimination from employment; each case is considered individually. However, failure to identify a conviction is cause for automatic ineligibility for hire; or, if hired, subsequent dismissal.

• Yes

• No

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Please provide information about your felony, gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor convictions. Include the level of each offense, date, location, statute citation number of each offense, the sentence, and whether the conditions of the court have been completed. If you do not provide this information, you may not be considered for this position. Type "None" in the space provided if you do not have a felony, gross misdemeanor, or misdemeanor conviction(s).

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Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.

• College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)

• Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)

• Hennepin County employee or recruiter

• Hennepin County job notification emails

• Indeed.com

• Job fair or networking event

• LinkedIn

• Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)

• Professional association (job board or email)

• Social media (Twitter, Facebook, Glassdoor, etc.)

• www.hennepin.jobs

• Other

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For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website or media source.

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Agency Hennepin County

Address Hennepin County Government Center

300 South Sixth Street

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487

Phone 612-348-7855

Website https://www.hennepin.us/jobs