Deputy Sheriff Patrol

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking applications for a full-time Deputy Sheriff Patrol I - II position. Applicants must have an Associate’s/Technical degree in Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement or an equivalent combination of education and experience. State of MN (POST) License or (POST) license eligible by date of hire, and a valid driver’s license is required. The primary duties for this position include taking calls for service, patrolling all roads within Polk County, serving civil papers, transporting prisoners, court security, enforcing the law, and protection of life and property within Polk County. 

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office offers a wide variety of opportunities, which include Patrol, Investigations, Drug Task Force, (SWAT, Negotiations, bomb squad in combination with Grand Forks Regional Emergency Response team), Boat and Water/Snowmobile/ATV safety/TZD grant shifts, and Drone Pilot. There are also opportunities to be an Instructor in Field Training Officer, Firearms, Taser, Less Lethal, and Defensive Tactics. 

Polk County Sheriff’s Office now offers a sign-on incentive. Any new employee hired on or before December 31st, 2027, will qualify for a $2,000.00 sign-on incentive, plus an additional $500.00 for successfully completing the probationary period (12 months or 2080 hours worked, whichever is greater). Up to an additional $2,500.00 in incentives will be paid under this program for continued service, consisting of $500 payments every six months (July and December). 

Polk County offers a highly competitive benefits package including affordable healthcare plans through BCBS including attractive low-cost family healthcare plans, dental, vision, life, long-term and short-term disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; PERA retirement with contributions made by the County, vacation and sick leave, and access to many other health and wellness programs. Wage range for this position is $33.56 - $45.06/hour, DOE and qualifications.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.