Sheriff's Detention Deputy

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.