Hourly Cass Security Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This solicitation is for a School Resource Officer position assigned to the Cass Lake School District.

PURPOSE OF POSITION: This position will enforce all local, state and federal laws, provide and serve the citizens of the County and the State, will render aid during emergency situations or disasters, will investigate criminal offenses, make arrests and aid in successfully obtaining convictions in a Court of Law.

WORK PERFORMED/JOB FUNCTIONS: Respond to all emergency situations, both while on and off duty, such as car accidents, farm accidents, storms, explosions, etc. Render assistance and aid to the injured, protect property and the well-being of the public. Enforce all local, state and federal laws. Assists in civil, criminal and traffic investigations, which involves gathering of evidence, marking, preserving and protection the same for judicial use, interviews witnesses, suspected perpetrators and victims. Assists in the interrogations of suspects; completes investigative reports and all reports, as required. Physically arrests criminal perpetrators. A Deputy Sheriff must be able to give clear, honest testimony in Court. Serves arrest warrants. Transports mental patients, prisoners and blood to area hospitals or other security facilities, delivers death notices to family. May be required to operate motor vehicles and other equipment associated with law enforcement and may be required to repeatedly perform small mechanical motions of keys and other devices used on a continuing basis and requiring a medium ability to accomplish. May be required to arrest and/or transport persons during all hours and weather conditions. May be required to work in other divisions of the Sheriff’s Office. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Must have the ability to analyze various situations and react accordingly within split seconds. Tactfully, efficiently and effectively communicate with the public when obtaining sensitive information regarding investigations. It is essential to keep individuals subdued during arrest and/or transport. Must be knowledgeable in the following areas: criminal investigations, interrogation, rules of evidence, preservation of evidence, death investigation, jail security, communications practices, federal, state and local laws, procedures for settling internal grievances, promotion of high morale in the department and knowledge of Courts. Knowledge, or the ability to acquire such knowledge in a relatively short period of time, of street and highway systems, geography of the County and the location of buildings and areas requiring special law enforcement services. This position shall be filled in accordance with civil service rules and regulations.

MINIMUM TRAINING, EXPERIENCE OR CERTIFICATIONS: Minimum of an Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree, preferably in Criminal Justice. Must be a full-time POST licensed peace officer or POST licensed eligible on the date of hire. Must be a United States Citizen. Must have no felony convictions. This position shall be filled in accordance with civil service rules and regulations. Must possess a valid Driver’s License.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Heavy to very heavy physical activities requiring climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, near and far acuity, depth perception, accommodation, field of vision and control of others. The employee must exert in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently. Work in the field will include exposure to weather, noise, confined/restricted areas as well as inside work in an office setting.

HOURLY RATE: $35.40 - $ 45.41

Closing Date: Friday, August 21, 2026 

2026 Benefit Information

Cass County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified
individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.