Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a Deputy Sheriff.

As a certified law enforcement officer, preserve the peace, prevent and suppress all affrays, breaches of peace, riots, and insurrections, patrol the county to control traffic, prevent crime or disturbance of the peace, perform security duties for Court, provide transportation of prisoners, intoxicated persons, and mentally disturbed persons. Serve arrest warrants, notices and civil processes, and court papers. Provide services as requested by District Court Judges. Respond to a variety of complaints or calls requiring law enforcement assistance. Takes instructions/directives from Shift Supervisor. 

Must have a North Dakota Peace Officer License or be licensable, or currently enrolled in a Post Board approved academy.

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STARTING RATE: $60,000 (DOE)

TARGET START DATE:  On or around July 1, 2024.

APPLICAITON PROCESS: A Grand Forks County application must be completed and submitted to human.resources@gfcounty.org with a resume and cover letter no later May 19, 2024 by 11:59 pm to receive consideration

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Applications are available at 151 South 4^th Street, 1^st Floor, Grand Forks, ND 58201.

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must submit form DD214 along with their application. 

STATUS AND HOURS: Full-time (based on a 40 hours per week), benefit eligible. This position is scheduled for 10 hours per day and may be assigned to various shifts. In this role with Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office, there might be a variation of hours and days to support the agency and County’s needs. 

COUNTY EMPLOYMENT PERKS: While employed at Grand Forks County, a generous number of paid holidays, paid time off, benefits, and retirement. Did you know that that Grand Forks County Sheriff's Office participates in NDPERS Public Safety Retirement Plan at a rate of 18.04% of your base salary. The County contributes 16.04% and the employee contributes 2%. 

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BASIC REQUIREMENTS/ DISQUALIFIERS

Special Requirements: Must be 19 years of age, high school graduate or G.E.D. Must maintain a North Dakota Peace Officer License or be licensable, or currently enrolled in a Post Board approved academy. A current driver’s license and U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship.

Out-of-State Candidates: Must be licensed or licensable Peace Officer in their current state or has graduated from a qualified law enforcement training academy, or currently enrolled in a Post Board approved academy and would be eligible for North Dakota Peace Officer License.

The following factors will be disqualifying:

Incomplete application packet - cover letter, resume, and application must be completed and received by close date.

A false statement or any omission of information, on the employment application, consent form, or verbally is disqualifying and grounds for termination of employment.

A felony conviction.

Applicants on criminal probation at time of intended hire.

Any unlawful use of any drug while employed as a peace officer.

Any involvement in the sales of illegal drugs.

Lack of a valid driver’s license at time of intended hire.

The following factors may be disqualifying:

Prior drug usage will be evaluated for what was used, the extent of the use, and how recent the usage has been (including marijuana)

A misdemeanor conviction.

 An arrest for which the punishment could have been one year in County Jail or imprisonment in State Prison.

A theft.

Unlawful carrying of a concealed weapon.

A sex act in which the other party was under eighteen years of age.

Demonstrated history of irresponsible motor vehicle operation.

A “Failure to Appear” on your driving record.

A D.U.I. conviction.

Applicants under psychological/psychiatric care.

Military discipline or less than honorable discharge.

Demonstrated history of financial irresponsibility.

Failure to keep appointments or submit documentation in a complete, neat or timely during the background process.

SELECTION PROCESS: Prospective employees will undergo a thorough background investigation and include a drug/ alcohol screening. 

Each applicant’s education, training, and experience will be rated based on the required application materials submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded for further consideration. 

Reasonable Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department Office, in writing, at the time of application. 

The County of Grand Forks will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.