Full Time Deputy Sheriff I
New Ulm, MNFull-time$31.34–44.17/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
The Deputy Sheriff I enforces Minnesota laws and helps protect residents, property, and public safety in Brown County. The role includes county patrol, crime prevention and investigation, responding to calls and accidents, assisting emergency services, and carrying out court orders and warrants. Deputies also perform boat and snowmobile patrol, transport individuals, maintain equipment, and attend trainings and meetings.
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Job Duties
Responsible, under the direction of the Sheriff, for the enforcement of the laws of the State of Minnesota which include, however; not limited to, the apprehension of criminals, prevention of criminal activity and protection of property and life.
Sheriff’s Deputies also assist area police, fire and ambulance services when requested or directed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Responsible for the safety and well-being of all residents in Brown County.
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Patrol the County, enforce traffic laws, and maintain positive law enforcement presence throughout the county.
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Prevent and detect commission of crimes - constantly being aware of potential crimes/public safety hazards and taking appropriate action as needed.
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Answer all calls and complaints, investigate crimes, motor vehicle accidents, boat, snowmobile, ATV, farm, and industrial accidents; collect evidence, prepare reports, prioritize assignments.
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Assist local police, fire, and ambulance services.
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Drug recognition and interdiction.
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Administer first aid.
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Serve court orders, documents, arrest and/or search warrants.
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Boat and snowmobile patrol. ERU team.
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Transport criminals and mentally ill persons.
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Predatory Offender Registration Checks.
Other duties as assigned or apparent:
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Attends trainings and meetings.
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Maintains equipment and patrol vehicles
Minimum Education Required
Associate Degree in Law Enforcement and P.O.S.T. license (Peace Officer License required by the State of Minnesota) eligible. A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a peace officer, reserve peace officer, correctional officer, military police, 9-1-1 dispatcher, security officer, or in a detox/detention facility is preferred.
Obtain all required State Licenses/Certifications.
Minimum Experience Required
Peace Officer License from Minnesota (P.O.S.T.) Board or are eligible to be licensed.
Class D MN Driver's license.
Must be certified in Firearms/Use of Force, Taser, Defensive Tactics, First Aid/First Responder Certified, Radar Certified, Defensive Driving, Pursuit Driving, Pursuit Intervention Driving Technique (PIT), Use of OC/Mace, Use of ASP (Baton), DUI detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFTS’s). Deputies must attend refresher courses in each of these to keep certification current.
Other POST Board required courses include Police Ethics, Search and Seizure, Warrantless Arrests, Warrant Arrests, Search Warrants, Implied Consent, Civil Liability, Child Sex Abuse Investigation, Civil Commitments and Vulnerable Adults, Orders for Protection/Harassment Restraining Orders, Domestic Abuse, General Investigations, Serving and Enforcing Orders for Protection, Harassment Restraining Orders (HRO’s) and Hazardous Martials. These courses are offered every few years by the MN County Attorneys Association and deputies are required to attend as mandated by the POST Board.
Sheriff Deputies are certified in “Hot Files"/NCIC with certification every two years NCIC.
Must obtain and maintain necessary licenses and certifications.
Shift
Rotating
Number of Openings
1
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$31.34 - $44.17 / Hourly
Postal Code
56073
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
15606
Job Benefits
Health, retirement, dental, vision, vacation, sick leave, and more.
How this job compares
Set against the 448 open Law Enforcement jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$31.34–44.17/hr
- US median$26–31/hr70 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $37.76/hr, is 28% above the US median midpoint ($29/hr) — in the top quarter of Law Enforcement hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 448 open Law Enforcement jobs across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
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- Experience
- Law Enforcement postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (227 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for an associate degree; 34 of the 448 open Law Enforcement jobs (8%) ask for an associate degree or higher.
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