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Sheriff's Detention Deputy

Hennepin County Sheriff
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2026
Description

The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking Detention Deputies to join the team! As a Detention Deputy you will utilize your interpersonal communication skills to supervise detainees in a pretrial detention facility. You will also be responsible for maintaining security of the facility and ensuring the safety of all inmates, staff members and visitors.

The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to serving the community with transparency, responsiveness, and compassion.

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit the employee referral program page.

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Targeted Starting Salary Range

$71,219.20 - $93,725.36 Annually

Full Salary Range

$64,982.91 - $97,474.38 Annually

Location and hours:

This position is located at the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility at 401 South 4th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415 in downtown Minneapolis. The position requires working a flexible schedule including days, evenings, overnights, on-call, weekends, and holidays. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire

About The Position Type

This is a full-time benefit-earning position.

This position is internally classified as a Sheriff's Detention Deputy.

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Candidates who are offered a Detention Deputy position will be required to successfully pass a two-month training academy prior to being independently assigned in the jail.The probation period for this position is one year.

In This Position, You Will

  • Fingerprint, secure, transport, and release inmates.
  • Conduct property and physical searches.
  • Supervise custody of inmates and visitation.
  • Staff security control rooms.
  • Conduct regular security checks of the facility and housing units.
  • Ensure inmate pretrial rights, arrange court appearances, and verify disposition of inmates returned from court.
  • Respond to emergency situations and perform first aid when necessary.
  • Maintain records on inmates; write reports on incidents occurring in the jail.
  • Maintain inventory and secure inmate cash and property.

Need To Have

  • You must be 18 years old or older, and have ONE of the following:
    • Two or more years of full-time approved work experience (e.g., supervisory or lead worker roles, customer service in guest/customer facing positions in hospitality, retail, sales, etc.)
    • Two or more years of military duty.
    • Completion of two or more years of college or vocational technical course work.
  • Note: Approved related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
Nice To Have

  • Experience working:
    • In a high volume, fast paced environment where crises and priorities change rapidly.
    • As a Detention Deputy or Correctional Officer.
  • Knowledge of:
    • Computers/computer programs (e.g. Microsoft Office and Outlook or another similar email system).
    • The rights of pre-trial inmates.
  • Ability to:
    • Work with inmates who are hostile and difficult at times.
    • Adopt different communication styles to effectively communicate with a variety of people.
    • Have frequent direct inmate contact with the possibility of a physical use of force confrontation.
    • Observe situations analytically and objectively, responding accordingly.
    • Handle situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and impartially.
    • Communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing.
    • Follow verbal and written instructions.
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.

Applicants must have no felony convictions and must successfully complete a drug test, extensive background investigation, and a pre-employment physical and psychological assessment prior to employment.

Requirements

Candidates will need to pass a comprehensive medical examination prior to appointment to ascertain candidate's ability to perform essential job functions. The general medical requirements include, but are not limited to:

  • Uncorrected vision of at least 20/100 in each eye.
  • Corrected vision of at least 20/40 in each eye.
  • Meeting normal hearing standards.
  • Must not have any respiratory impairment.

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 with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive 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 (login as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and/or a criminal background check.

If You Have Any Questions, Please Contact

Tanisha Foster

Tanisha.Foster@hennepin.us

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