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Salary : $66,414.40 - $86,652.80 Annually
Location : 301 14th St N, Benson, MN
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 2026-0092
Department: Sheriff
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
General Definition of Work
Performs statutorily defined powers, duties, and responsibilities of a licensed peace officer, in addition to statutorily defined powers general duty law enforcement work to protect life and property and enforce state and local laws and ordinances to protect and serve the citizens of Swift County. Responsible to maintain order; enforce laws and ordinances; protect life and property; perform civil process; conduct investigations; teach and train; and related work.
Essential Functions
A. Operates patrol vehicle and performs foot patrol for the prevention of crime and
enforcement of laws and ordinances.
A.1. Enforces traffic laws; issues citations for traffic violations; performs radar enforcement,
DUI checks, traffic control, motorist assists, etc.
A.2. Conducts and documents security checks of homes, neighborhoods, and businesses;
conducts welfare checks on residents.
A.3. Responds to emergency call and assists citizens with residence checks, vehicle
unlocks, and motorist assists.
A.4. Assistance to private entities and local/state/federal government agencies.
B. Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints and promotes public
safety.
C. Assists with criminal investigations by preserving, recording, and presenting evidence,
interviewing victims and witnesses, and testifying in court.
D. Prepares and executes juvenile petitions, criminal complaints, and protective services
petitions.
E. Conducts welfare checks on individuals or families for local agencies including human
services.
F. Enforces DNR, Off Road Vehicle, Boat and Water, and Snowmobile laws and regulations.
G. Interacts with and manages individuals who are in emotional crisis or suffering from mental
illness.
H. Creates and maintains professional relationships with community members and other
agencies.
I. Creates and updates a variety of reports and forms for court prosecution, other agencies,
and local and state reporting. Testifies in court.
J. Serves warrants, summons, subpoenas, civil process papers and makes arrests, forcibly if
necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints.
K. Operates computer to run checks, criminal histories, missing persons checks, etc.
L. Collaborates, communicates, and works with the County Attorney and private attorneys.
M. Performs a variety of special tasks and duties such as desk officer, training officer, court
security, DARE or other special assignments as qualified and assigned.
N. Ensures vehicle and equipment are in proper working order; reports unsafe or non
functioning equipment.
O. Performs crime prevention activities.
P. Frequently performs work along with a minimum amount of supervision and assistance.
May work with partners or small teams.
Q. Responsible for felony investigations and death scene investigations.
R. Serves as officer of District Court.
S. Prepares and executes juvenile petitions, CHIPS petitions, search warrants and arrest
warrants.
T. Cross trained to assist in the jail and dispatch, as needed.
U. Work closely with GIS department.
Additional Functions
A. Attends trainings, education and meetings.
B. Additional assignments may include court security, background investigations on new
employees, boat and water coordinator, data master transportable, special event security,
K-9 handler, Field Training Officer, SWAT team, investigations, C-VI Drug Task Force,
Instructors making sure deputies are in compliance with Use of Force, pepper spray, taser
and other equipment, and certified in conducting Corner House Forensic Child Abuse
investigations.
C. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
Qualification Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
A. Associate degree in criminal justice or related area.
B. Possess a Type-1 Minnesota Peace Office (POST) License; or eligible to be licensed
upon hire.
C. Valid MN Driver's License.
D. Must continue compliance with all other statutorily mandated requirements for performing
powers, duties, and responsibilities of Deputy Sheriff.
E. Continuing education is necessary to meet mandates.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of organization and office Lexipol policies, practices, procedures, departmental legal guidelines, recommendations, best practices, ordinance and laws; thorough knowledge of E charging, records management systems: thorough knowledge of Swift County through plat maps as well as all Cities and districts within the County; thorough knowledge of evidence rooms, incident reports, civil notices, juvenile detention forms, vehicle impound forms, Chain of Custody, and mobile data terminals; ability to use personal protective equipment: pepper spray, baton, semi-automatic pistol; pump shotgun and assault rifle; ability to defend self or others; ability to work rotating and/or extended shifts 24 hours/day, 7 days/week; ability to perform emergency first aid, CPR, rescue and recoveries and use AEDs; ability to provide credible testimony in court; comprehensive skill operating standard office computer equipment and applicable hardware and software; ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals; ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages; ability to establish and maintain working relationships with elected officials, associates and community members.
Additional Compensation Information:
On call compensation: $500 per month for full time; $1.44 per hour of on call time for part-time up to $500
Uniform Allowance: $1,050 for full time; pro-rated for part-time
Shirt Differential: $1.50 per hour
Swift County offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health insurance, Voluntary Employee Benefits Association (VEBA) Accounts/Health Saving Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, pension, holidays, personal time off, and deferred compensation plans.
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Are you CPR/First Aid Certified?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you able to perform all physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Which of the following best describes your POST license status?

• POST Licensed
• I will NOT be licensed or eligible to be licensed as a peace officer in the State of Minnesota on or before August 1, 2021
• I have completed and passed the Minnesota Peace Officer Licensing Examination and the POST Board examination requirements.
• I am taking the POST Board examination on or before August 1, 2021 and I will provide a photocopy of my POST Board notification letter upon receipt and/or prior to being appointed to a position, whichever is sooner.
• I will be taking the Reciprocity Examination by the POST Board on or before August 1, 2021 and I will provide a photocopy of my POST Board notification letter upon receipt.
• I have served in the US military for at least 5 years of active service in a military police capacity and have taken, or will be taking the Reciprocity Examination by the POST Board on or before August 1, 2021. I will provide a photocopy of my POST Board notification letter upon receipt and/or prior to being appointed to a position, whichever is sooner.

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Please provide your POST license number or the date you are taking your POST Board exam or Reciprocity exam.
Required Question