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Stearns County Sheriff's Office

Seeking a career switch? Receive training through the ICPOET Program and join our team as an Entry Level Deputy Patrol Officer. Apply by December 9th, 2024.
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Open Position

Correctional Officer

Earn up to $40.18/hour + hiring incentives up to $5,000

To provide security and ensure the safety of inmates, detained juveniles, vulnerable civil commitments, staff and the general public.  This position is responsible for the transportation, programming, court duties, control, observation and direct supervision of detained juveniles, adult inmate population, and to enforce rules, regulations and policies in compliance with the MN Department of Corrections requirements.  This position is the initial point of contact for all incarcerated individuals in the County Jail.

Minimum Qualifications

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must possess the following:

  • High school graduate or equivalent

  • Valid Minnesota Driver's license or the ability to obtain within 30 days

Preferred Experience Beyond Minimum Qualifications:

  • Any experience or education in law enforcement, criminal justice, or similar fields.  Those with correctional, military, or similar experience may be eligible for lateral pay

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911 Dispatcher

Earn up to $36.44/hour

To provide skilled communication by receiving requests and transmitting information for emergency and non-emergency assistance within the County. This position is responsible to maintain efficient communications between the public, law enforcement and other public service agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must possess the following:

  • High school graduate or equivalent.

  • One year of post-secondary education in a related field and seven months of experience in a call center, multitask oriented retail or restaurant service or similar field OR two years and seven months of progressively related experience in a call center, multitask oriented retail or restaurant service or similar field

  • Must have experience using a personal computer

  • Possess a typing speed of 40 words per minute

Preferred Experience Beyond Minimum Qualifications:

  • 911 Dispatcher, police, fire, or ambulance dispatching experience with a city, county or state agency

  • Public safety experience such as previous work as a Community Services Officer, police clerk, police officer, volunteer firefighter, or paramedic

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Deputy Patrol Officer Cadet

Earn $23/hr while in training

Upon completion, earn $64,043-$93,996 as an Entry Level Patrol Officer

Are you looking for a new career? Apply now to be considered for the Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education and Training (ICPOET) Program. As part of this program, SCSO is offering full sponsorship of your law enforcement training, as well as payment during training. If you successfully complete the program and obtain your license, you will be eligible for a job with the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office.

Minimum Qualifications

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • At least 21 years of age

  • High school graduate or equivalent

  • A two or four year degree from a regionally accredited college or university

  • Possesses or is able to obtain a valid Minnesota Driver's License

  • U.S. Citizen

  • No felonies

Preferred Experience Beyond Minimum Qualifications
  • Progressively related experience in law enforcement, a correctional facility, or similar setting (not required)
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