What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff position at Benton County, MN?
Position Summary
Advance your career in a department that values integrity, service, and leadership.
The Benton County Sheriff's Office is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an immediate full-time Deputy Sheriff opening.
POSITION OBJECTIVE
THIS POSTING IS TO FILL AN IMMEDIATE FULL-TIME DEPUTY OPENING AS WELL AS CREATE AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR FUTURE DEPUTY SHERIFF OPENINGS.
PLEASE NOTE: INTERVIEWS ARE TENTATIVELY SET FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL, 1st, 2026 STARTING AT 9AM. Please watch for further details to be provided via email.
All Interested Applicants who are Currently Licensed, Eligible to be Licensed, or in the Final Year of a Criminal Justice Program are Encouraged to Apply.
Why Join the Benton County Sheriff’s Office?
We’re proud to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a wide range of professional development and specialty assignment opportunities:
Competitive Pay
- 2026 Salary Range: $31.61 – $43.36/hour
- Lateral placement available for qualified candidates with previous law enforcement experience
- Opportunity with 5 years of service to be promoted to a Deputy Sheriff Senior position with increased pay range
- Available for employees living within or near Benton County
- Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits
- Annual uniform allowance of $1,200
- Holiday bonus equivalent to 96 hours of pay
- Shift differential: Additional $1.00/hour for hours worked between 7 PM and 7 AM
- Fitness Incentive Program: Earn up to 3% of your annual salary for meeting fitness standards
Overtime & Special Assignments
- Ample overtime opportunities
- Additional compensation is available for special assignment roles
Specialty Units & Career Development
Patrol Deputies have opportunities to serve in a variety of specialized roles, including:
- Investigations
- SWAT
- K9 Unit
- Dive Team
- Drone Operator
- Violent Offender Task Force
- ATV and Snowmobile Enforcement
- Water Patrol
- Community Engagement & Youth Programs
- Specialty Instructor Positions
Shift Bidding
- Shift assignments are bid annually by seniority, giving you more control over your schedule.
Location: Benton County Sheriff's Office - PATROL
Apply by: Friday, March 20, 2026, @ 4:30 PM
Learn more and apply: Benton County Career Opportunities
Position Summary
Performs general duty law enforcement work to protect life and property and enforce state and local laws and ordinances throughout Benton County.
Scope of Responsibility
Provides work direction and training to reserve officers, volunteers, junior deputies, and city police officers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions
A. Patrols within Benton County for the prevention of crime and enforcement of laws and ordinances.
B. Protects life and property by answering calls for service, patrol activities, criminal investigations, enforcement of laws, crime prevention, and providing other general assistance as needed to the citizens of Benton County.
C. Respond to emergencies and promote public safety.
C.1. Performs emergency first aid.
C.2. Assists other agencies such as emergency medical services, fire, and rescue, etc.
D. Conducts welfare checks on individuals or families for local agencies, including Human Services.
E. Enforces DNR, Off-Road Vehicle, Boat and Water, and Snowmobile laws and regulations.
F. Interacts with and manages individuals who are in emotional crisis or suffering from mental illness.
G. Creates and maintains professional relationships with community members and other agencies.
H. Creates and updates a variety of reports and forms for court prosecution, other agencies, and local and state reporting.
I. Serves civil process and arrest warrants.
J. Completes predatory offender checks.
K. Testifies in court and performs bailiff duties at courts.
Additional Functions
A. Attends trainings as needed.
B. Serve as Deputy in Charge during the absence of supervisors.
C. Maintains equipment and patrol vehicles.
D. Maintains, trains, and learns to use developing technological devices.
E. Assists in community outreach events such as the Police Activities League (PAL) and ATV/Snowmobile Youth Safety Programs.
F. May serves as a Drone Operator and maintains all mandated documentation for the Drone program.
G. May serves as Peer Support for the Sheriff’s Office.
H. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
Minimum Qualifications - Training and Experience Required
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
A. Associate degree in criminal justice or related area; and
B. Eligible to obtain a Minnesota Peace Officer License; and
C. Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota; and
D. Must successfully complete a background check; and
E. Must complete and pass a physical exam, psychological exam, physical ability testing, drug, and alcohol screening; and
F. Obtain and maintain certifications and licensures.
F.1. Ability to obtain within six months of hire.
F.1.1. EMR, Taser training, firearms, Use of Force, and BCA Single Certification.
F.1.2. Standard field sobriety testing, Portal’s training, and OC Certification.
Preferred Qualifications
A. Prior law enforcement work experience.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Physical Demands and Working Conditions Required
A. Working knowledge of local, state, and federal statutes, laws, and ordinances relevant to department operations.
B. Knowledge of civil and criminal court proceedings.
C. Knowledge of modern law enforcement methods and procedures, including rules of evidence, forensic interviewing, investigative techniques, report writing, and documentation.
D. The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and have strong positive public relations skills.
E. Knowledge of Benton County geography, street, and highway system, and location of significant areas of attention.
F. Ability to maintain effective public relations and deal with hostile or aggressive persons.
G. Skill in the use of law enforcement equipment and vehicles.
H. Ability to apply professional judgment within overall goals.
I. Ability to apply widely varied complex and significant variables, requiring analytical ability and inductive thinking, in adapting policies, procedures, and methods to fit unusual and complex situations.
K. Ability to travel within your daily work assignment.
L. Ability to travel within Minnesota, including extended overnight stays.
M. Ability to work extended, evening, and weekend hours as needed.
N. Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
O. Performs the physical/mental demands of the work environment requirements for this position.
P. Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours, and outside regular hours, as necessary.
Q. Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from different organizations, and citizen customers.
R. Must comply with data practices policies and standards related to private data. Access to private data is limited strictly to what is necessary to perform assigned job duties. While accessing such data, the employee must take reasonable measures to prevent unauthorized access by individuals without a work-related need. Once the work-related purpose has been met, private data must be properly secured and stored in accordance with county policies and Minnesota Statutes.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
A. Work is performed in office and building environments as well as in vehicles and outdoors, sometimes in adverse weather conditions.
B. This position may encounter unexpected and prolonged workday stress and pressure from dealing with conflicts and physical altercations.
C. This position may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and illegal/dangerous chemicals and substances.
D. Likelihood of verbal abuse and violence exposure in the line of duty.
E. This position is exposed to mental effort and stress.
F. This position frequently performs work under moderate attention to detail and deadlines.
G. This position is exposed to critical incidents/deadly force encounters, which may involve the death/serious injury of suspects at the hands of a deputy.
H. This position is exposed to critical incidents, which may involve the death/serious injury of a deputy.
Hours of Work
A. Schedule to fit a 24-hour/day, 7 days/week demand.
Equipment Utilized
A. Office equipment, computer hardware and software, Patrol vehicles including squad cars, ATVs, boats, law enforcement equipment, and tools including firearms and medical equipment, and phones.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. The County Board, County Administrator, or appropriate Elected Official retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.
Benton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Salary : $32 - $43