Salary: $46.72 - $51.92 Hourly
Location :
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-01743
Department: Sheriff
Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary
Sherburne County Sheriff's Office is seeking highly skilled and dedicated licensed officers to join our Patrol Division. In this role, you will perform general duty law enforcement work to protect life and property across one of Minnesota's fastest growing counties. You will be trusted to make critical decisions in dynamic situations, experienced officers will train and provide guidance to less experienced staff, helping to shape an evolving department all while upholding the highest level of trust and integrity.

Hiring Range: $46.72 - $51.92
Lateral hiring wage will be considered dependent upon experience and qualifications.

We are committed to officer development and maintaining high standards. Our goal is to provide our staff with the training they need to effectively police our community, seek specialty assignments (K9, Emergency Response Unit (ERU), Dive Team, Financial Crimes and Welfare Fraud, Drug Task Force (DTF), School Resource Officer) and the opportunity to advance into leadership roles.

• We have a designated training officer that develops and provides comprehensive training to all licensed staff, adhering to P.O.S.T. requirements and beyond.
• Licensed employees have access to a modern training facility and indoor gun range.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Patrol Sherburne County to maintain public safety, law and order and prevent and discover criminal activity.

Respond to a wide range of calls for service from felonies to misdemeanors, including domestic disturbances, medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, drownings, animal control issues, area searches and other critical incidents.

Administer first aid, conduct preliminary investigations, gather evidence, identify and interview witnesses, make arrests, and transport individuals in custody.

Enforce traffic laws and issue traffic citations.

Serve warrants, summonses, and other legal documents; execute court orders; conduct routine investigations and provide support in complex investigations as needed.

Assist fire departments and other law enforcement agencies during emergency response and natural disasters.

Participate in case preparation and testify in court as necessary.

Accurately prepare all required reports and documentation in a timely manner.

Transport individuals that are in custody to and from court, detention facilities, other jurisdictions, and rehabilitative institutions; including the transportation of federal inmates.

Maintain coordination of operational oversight during critical incidents until relieved by a higher-ranking officer.

Perform other relevant duties as apparent or directed.

Develop and maintain respectful and cooperative working relationships.

Regular and reliable attendance according to the department's work schedule.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Thorough knowledge of federal, state, county and local laws and ordinances.

Thorough knowledge of criminal justice system, court procedures and applicable equipment.

Ability to quickly evaluate situations and respond to non-routine emergency situations in an appropriate manner.

Knowledge of public service activities and county policies.

Ability to recognize and communicate with people in adverse situations.

Knowledge of Sherburne County geography, roadways, and highways.

Minimum Qualifications
An individual must meet the minimum qualifications as stated below to qualify for this position.

High School Diploma

Valid Minnesota Driver's License

Must meet academic and skills course requirements for state licensure which require successful completion of a two-year college program in law enforcement and an eight-week skills course; or equivalent training/experience recognized by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST).

Must be Licensed or eligible to be licensed by the Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training Board (POST).

Supplemental Information
Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Must be able to perform work typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. May involve lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavy objects, materials, and people (100+ pounds). Other physical requirements include the ability to chase, run and apply physical restraints. Acute vision and hearing are required.

Inside/outside work time varies by shift and assignment; work is performed in all types of weather conditions in an unsecured environment. This position may encounter life-threatening situations, which require substantial physical and mental capabilities. Exposures may include, but are not limited to, disagreeable odors, communicable diseases, body fluids, hazardous chemicals, elevated noise levels and dangerous individuals who may be armed.

Must meet physical requirements as established as part of the recruitment and selection process to perform essential job functions. Pre-employment physical, agility test, and psychological evaluation to be completed following a conditional offer of employment.
Sherburne County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical (employee, employee + spouse, employee + child(ren), or family coverage). Monthly premiums for Employee only coverage are covered 100% by the county.
  • County Contributions to VEBA and HSA plans
• Employer paid $25,000 Term Life Policy
• Optional Benefits:
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Additional Supplemental Life Insurance for self, spouse and child(ren)
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care Reimbursement and/or Dependent Care Reimbursement Account)
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Care Insurance
  • Deferred Compensation Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Paid Time Off accrual of 21 days to start, increasing up to a maximum of 33 days per year.
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• On-Site Well@Work Clinic available to Sherburne County Employees and Dependents covered under our plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Employees Retirement (PERA):

Part-Time employees working less than 30 hours per week, Seasonal, Temporary and Interns are not eligible for benefits.
01

Do you meet the minimum requirements of a two year degree in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice and be POST eligible by October 1, 2026?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of experience do you have working as a Licensed Peace Officer?

• No Experience
• Less than one year of experience
• One to two years of experience
• Two to three years of experience
• Three to five years of experience
• More than five years of experience

Required Question