Sheriff's Sergeant (Internal Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Applicants Only)

Description

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Sergeant to supervise the work of deputies and support staff assigned to various Sheriff's Office divisions and units.

About the position type:

This is a full-time, benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office to apply for this position. Limited duration employees are not eligible.

This position is internally classified as a Sheriff's Sergeant.

Click here to view the job classification specification.

Location and hours:

This position may be assigned to any unit or division within the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and requires flexibility in hours including days, evenings, overnights, on-call, weekends, holidays, and requires being on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and 365 days/year. Based on current requirements hires must live in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

In this position, you will:

• Supervise the work of deputies and support staff assigned to various Sheriff's Office divisions and units.

• Train and develop staff; write performance evaluations; handle first-line grievances.

• Recommend commendations and disciplinary action to superiors.

• Communicate and interpret administrative and policy directives; administer labor agreements.

• Participate in the general enforcement of law, prevention of crime or disorder, and criminal investigations.

• Record activities during assigned shift and inform relief and senior officers of all pertinent details.

• Study departmental methods and procedures; analyze organizational issues in assignment of functions, lines of authority, and staffing to recommend improvements to administration.

• Act as division/unit lead in the absence of an administrative superior.

Need to have:

• Four or more years of approved law enforcement experience as a licensed peace officer.

• Licensed as a Peace Officer in the state of Minnesota.

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

Nice to have:

• Ability to:

• Work effectively within a complex environment, create a trusting and productive work environment, and establish focus for team efforts.

• Plan, organize, assign, supervise, and inspect the work of subordinates.

• Exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other public officials, departmental members, and general public.

• Work effectively with an increasingly diverse client population.

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 mission of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is: Providing 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 (log in 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.

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

If you have any questions, please contact:

Fahad Mansoor

Fahad.Mansoor@hennepin.us

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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.

01

Are you a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County Sheriff's Office?

Note: Limited duration employees are not eligible

• Yes

• No

02

The position requires:

A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County Driver's Permit.

You to be licensed as a Peace Officer by the State of Minnesota.

Willingness and ability to be assigned to any unit or division within the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office.

Working a flexible schedule including days, evenings, overnights, on-call, weekends, holidays, and requires being on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and 365 days/year.

Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?

• Yes

• No

03

How many years of experience do you have working as a licensed peace officer?

• I do not have this experience

• Less than 4 years

• 4 years or more

04

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

05

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

06

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

07

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).

08

If you are a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran, and are applying for your first promotion after securing public employment, you are eligible to have five points added to your competitive promotional examination rating. Are you a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran that would like to use your one time, five-point preference?

• Yes

• No

Required Question

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