Salary: $45.04 - $54.23 Hourly
Location : Chaska Justice Center, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 03157-2
Division: Sheriff's Office
Department: Operations
Opening Date: 11/12/2026
Closing Date: 11/30/2026 4:30 PM Central
JOB SUMMARYPosition Overview As a
Deputy Sheriff in Carver County, you'll enforce federal, state, and local laws; respond to emergencies; and proactively protect our communities. You'll have the opportunity to work in
suburban neighborhoods, rural townships, and everything in between-giving you the unique chance to develop a broad range of experience.
This is a safety-sensitive position.
Starting Pay:$45.04 - $54.23/hour, Depending on Qualifications
(Plus additional incentives and differentials noted below- potential to make up to an additional $5000 annually!)
Incentives & Premiums:- Education Bonus: +$0.40/hour with a Bachelor's Degree
- Weekend Differential: +$1.00/hour
- Night Shift Differential: +$1.25/hour
- Investigator Pay Differential:+$2.50/hour
- Corporal Pay Differential:+$1.50/hour
- Field Training Officer (FTO) Pay:+3 hours of premium pay per day for regular shift
- Uniform Allowance: $1000 allowance for uniform/equipment replacement after the first year of initial issuance
Work-Life Perks- 15 Paid Holidays (12 fixed + 3 floating)
- Vacation Time: 12 days your first year
- Sick Leave: 8 hours/month
- Veteran Friendly: Use your GI Bill while on the job (OJT Approved)
Outstanding Benefits Package- Pension: Immediate enrollment in PERA Police & Fire Plan
- Medical: Single health plans as low as $0/month
- Dental: County-paid single dental coverage
- HSA Contribution: Up to $3,000/year
- Vision, Life, and Disability - Comprehensive and affordable options
- Flexible Spending & More - Cover your health and family needs
- Deferred Compensation Plans
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Patrols designated patrol areas.
• Writes reports, maintains law enforcement logs, case records, incident reports and other required reports.
• Responds to calls, civil and criminal complaints, disturbances, medicals, accidents or requests for emergency assistance.
• Assists and conducts investigative activities and tasks.
• Participates in task force work in various capacities.
• Testifies in court proceedings in an accurate and truthful manner.
• Requires ability to safely and lawfully possess all agency firearms.
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. Candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Top candidates successfully passing the oral interview(s) will be sent to the background process. Conditional offers will be made to those candidates successfully passing the background, with the number of offers being proportionate to the number of vacancies. Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), reference checks, CJIS background investigation, psychological evaluation, and pre-placement physical.
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Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed or will complete by 12/31/2026:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Associates Degree
- Bachelor's Degree or higher
- None of the above
02
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 it to mlmiller@carvercountymn.gov
- I am currently MN POST Board License eligible. Please attach a copy of your letter to this application or email it to mlmiller@carvercountymn.gov
- I will be MN POST Board License eligible by time of appointment
- I do not possess a MN POST Board License and/or I will not be MN POST Board eligible by time of appointment
03
Do you have a valid MN driver's license or the ability to obtain within sixty (60) days of hire?
04
How many years of full-time law enforcement work experience do you have?
- None/less than one year
- One year to less than three years
- Three years to less than five years
- Five years or more
05
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?
06
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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