Salary: $33.72 - $45.32 Hourly
Location : 400 Colorado Avenue, Morris, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-015
Department: Sheriff's Office
Opening Date: 11/10/2026
Closing Date: 11/25/2026 4:30 PM Central
Position Summary
Shown is the wage range effective January 1, 2027.
Perform a variety of law enforcement functions including patrol, investigation, responding to emergency situations, civil process, court and courthouse security and detention of prisoners.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively with the public, other public safety personnel, health care providers, court officials, attorneys, and other county employees.
Minimum Credentials
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma and two years post-secondary law enforcement training or an equivalent combination of training and experience. LICENSE: Must be Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Board licensed. CONTINUING EDUCATION: Must attend required safety, security and additional trainings/conferences throughout the state as required.
Personal Computer Competencies
Basic computer skills to include word processing, understanding of web based programs such as records management systems (RMS), computer aided dispatching (CAD), email client programs. A basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Word and Excel preferred. The ability to utilize and understand several secure State and Federal websites is also required.
Flexible work schedules are available upon request to help employees manage work/life balances. Approval is based on application, need and position.
Remote/telecommuting may be an option for certain positions on either an intermittent or full-time basis after an application and approval process. Employer prefers approving after one year of service but may be waived at Employer's discretion.
01
Communicating with the public, other public safety personnel, court officials, attorneys, various state and federal agency personnel, and other county employees will be important. Describe your communication skills and style.
02
Provide information regarding essential investigative techniques and methods of gathering evidence and preserving that evidence.
03
Explain the resources you would utilize to investigate a case involving a robbery at a local business and the elements you would include in developing the report of the incident.
04
You are dispatched to a domestic dispute between a male and a female. Upon arrival, you notice the female is standing in the front yard wounded with flood flowing from her forehead. She mentioned to you that her husband is armed and is nearby somewhere. What is your first course of action after arriving at the scene?
05
Are you POST certified? If not, when are you eligible to take the exam?
Required Question
