Sheriff's Sergeant (Internal Sheriff's Office applicants only)

Sheriffs Sergeant (Internal Sheriffs Office applicants only)

Salary

$91,437.49 - $137,156.23 Annually

Location

Hennepin County

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26SHRF386FM122

Department

Sheriffs Office

Division

Sheriff Administration

Opening Date

06/22/2025

Closing Date

7/6/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

The Hennepin County Sheriffs Office is seeking a Sergeant to supervise the work of deputies and support staff assigned to various Sheriffs Office divisions and units.

Location and hours:

This position may be assigned to any unit or division within the Hennepin County Sheriffs Office and requires flexibility in hours including days, evenings, overnights, on-call, weekends, holidays, and requires being on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and 365 days/year.

About the position type:

This is a full-time, benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of the Hennepin County Sheriffs Office to apply for this position. Limited duration employees are not eligible.

This position is internally classified as a Sheriffs Sergeant.

Click here to view the job classification specification.

In this position, you will:

• Supervise the work of deputies and support staff assigned to various Sheriffs Office divisions and units.
• Train and develop staff; write performance evaluations; handle first-line grievances.
• Recommend commendations and disciplinary action to superiors.
• Communicate and interpret administrative and policy directives; administer labor agreements.
• Participate in the general enforcement of law, prevention of crime or disorder, and criminal investigations.
• Record activities during assigned shift and inform relief and senior officers of all pertinent details.
• Study departmental methods and procedures; analyze organizational issues in assignment of functions, lines of authority, and staffing to recommend improvements to administration.
• Act as division/unit lead in the absence of an administrative superior.
• Provide leadership to further department-based strategies that align with county goals, mission and core values for diversity, equity & inclusion.

Need to have:

• Four or more years of approved law enforcement experience as a licensed peace officer.
• Licensed as a Peace Officer in the state of Minnesota.
• A valid drivers license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County drivers permit.

Nice to have:

• Ability to:
• Work effectively within a complex environment, create a trusting and productive work environment, and establish focus for team efforts.
• Plan, organize, assign, supervise, and inspect the work of subordinates.
• Exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other public officials, departmental members, and general public.
• Work effectively with an increasingly diverse client population.
• Demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in their work and interactions.

About the department:

The Hennepin County Sheriffs Office serves the countys 1.2 million residents. State law mandates most of the sheriffs office duties, including managing the county jail, providing security to the district court, and patrolling the waterways in the county.

The Sheriffs 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 Sheriffs 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.

About Hennepin County:

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (log in as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Your future. Made here.

The list created from this job announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Watch this video for application best practices and tips.

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.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Fahad Mansoor

Fahad.Mansoor@hennepin.us

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Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others cant - including:

• Meaningful work
• Public service
• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance
• Generous benefits
• Opportunities to grow
• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Employee Benefits Summary

Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here.

01

Are you a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County Sheriffs Office?

Note: Limited duration employees are not eligible

• Yes
• No

02

This position requires: A valid drivers license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County Drivers Permit. Click here to read about the County Permit Program.

You to be licensed as a Peace Officer by the State of Minnesota.

Willingness and ability to be assigned to any unit or division within the Hennepin County Sheriffs Office.

Working a flexible schedule including days, evenings, overnights, on-call, weekends, holidays, and requires being on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and 365 days/year.

Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of experience do you have working as a licensed peace officer?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

04

Describe your experience working as a licensed peace officer, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

05

Have you been convicted of a felony as an adult (at the age of 18 years or older)? You cannot be considered for this position if you have been convicted of a felony as an adult.

• Yes
• No

06

Have you ever been convicted of a gross misdemeanor or a misdemeanor (other than parking tickets) as an adult (at the age of 18 years or older)? Conviction is not an automatic elimination from employment; each case is considered individually. However, failure to identify a conviction is cause for automatic ineligibility for hire; or, if hired, subsequent dismissal.

• Yes
• No

07

Please provide information about your felony, gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor convictions. Include the level of each offense, date, location, statute citation number of each offense, the sentence, and whether the conditions of the court have been completed. If you do not provide this information, you may not be considered for this position. Type "None" in the space provided if you do not have a felony, gross misdemeanor, or misdemeanor conviction(s).

08

If you are a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran, and are applying for your first promotion after securing public employment, you are eligible to have five points added to your competitive promotional examination rating. Are you a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran that would like to use your one time, five-point preference?

• Yes
• No

09

Your response to this question will help us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruiting sources and methods. Please choose the one source that best describes how you first learned about this promotional job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection.

• Department email, unit bulletin board, or lateral/transfer process
• Employee Career Center (ECC)
• Employee Resource Group (ERG)
• Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County (supervisor/manager, colleague, or Human Resources)
• HC Connect
• Hennepin County job notification emails
• hennepin.jobs or governmentjobs.com

10

For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source.

Required Question

Employer Hennepin County

Address Hennepin County Government Center

300 South Sixth Street

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487

Phone 612-348-7855

Website https://www.hennepin.us/jobs