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Licensed Deputy Sheriff - Part Time 20 hours/week

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Licensed Deputy Sheriff - Part Time 20 hours/week

Salary

$43.31 - $52.14 Hourly

Location

Chaska Justice Center, MN

Job Type

Part-time 20 hrs per week

Job Number

02906-6

Division

Sheriff's Office

Department

Operations

Opening Date

12/08/2025

Closing Date

12/26/2025 4:30 PM Central

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JOB SUMMARY

The Carver County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for a part-time .5 FTE Deputy Sheriff position, working as a court security/bailiff and transports deputy. This position typically works 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on a fixed five-day schedule consisting of the following: Work Wednesday through Friday / off Saturday and Sunday / work Monday and Tuesday. Employees in this position work approximately 40 hours in a two-week pay period, and may be required to work outside of regularly scheduled hours.

Under general supervision of the Sergeant/Shift Supervisor, a Deputy Sheriff performs duties to enforce federal, state and local laws; execution of court orders, serving legal documents, warrant execution, investigation of crimes, protection of the citizens of the County; and promote public safety.

The starting rate of pay for this position is $43.31 per hour. Applicants with sworn law enforcement experience may be eligible for elevated rates of pay based on review of qualifications.

This position is eligible for PT benefits, including single health insurance and prorated sick/vacation time.

In-person interviews for this position will be held Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at the Chaska Justice Center.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibility of this position is to perform duties including courtroom security, maintaining entry checkpoint security, warrant arrests/transports, prisoner transfers, mental health and medical transports, and any other duties of Deputy Sheriff as assigned by the Sergeant/Shift Supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree or two-year Technical Certificate in Law Enforcement or related field

• Must possess or be eligible to possess a Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) License

• Valid Minnesota Driver's License or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment

SCORED EXAMINATION PROCESS

All applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. The highest ranked candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), reference checks, CJIS background investigation, psychological evaluation, and pre-placement physical.

Benefit Summary (https://www.carvercountymn.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/27207)

01

Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed:

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Associates Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree or higher

+ None of the above

02

If you indicated in Question 1 that you have a degree, please list the degree in the area below. If you do not have a degree, please indicate N/A.

03

Which of the below best describes your MN POST Board Licensure status?

+ I possess a valid MN POST Board License. Please attach a copy of your license to this application or email to [email protected].

+ I am currently MN POST Board License eligible. Please attach a copy of your letter of eligibility to this application or email to [email protected].

+ I will be MN POST Board License eligible by time of appointment.

+ I do not possess a MN POST Board License and/or I am not currently MN POST Board License eligible and/or I will not be MN POST Board License eligible by time of appointment.

04

Do you have a current valid MN driver's license or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Do you have prior paid work experience in County, State or Federal Courts in the area of security?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Do you have prior paid work experience with entry point screening?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Are you a former or current Carver County Sheriff's Office employee or volunteer with more than one (1) year of service to the Carver County Sheriff's Office?

+ Yes

+ No

08

If you answered yes to being a former or current Carver County Sheriff's Office employee or volunteer with more than one (1) year of service to the Carver County Sheriff's Office, please indicate your role and amount of time. If you answered no, please indicate N/A.

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Employer

Carver County

Address

600 East 4th Street

Chaska, Minnesota, 55318

Phone

952-361-1525

Website

https://www.carvercountymn.gov

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