Part Time Filing Jobs in Mankato, MN (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $25.86 - $36.20 Hourly
Location : Faribault, MN
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2026-035
Department: Sheriff's Office
Opening Date: 06/29/2026
Closing Date: 7/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
Job Summary
Provides law enforcement, courthouse and facility security services and transport services to the citizens of Rice County to include; courthouse security, transportation of subjects to and from correctional facilities, foster homes, juvenile facilities, mental health facilities, medical facilities and courthouses. May assist with traffic details, community celebrations, or other special events as described. Performs other related law enforcement activities or orders of the court within Rice County and elsewhere in the State of Minnesota, where mutual aid agreements exist, to protect and serve 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Carries out duties in conformance with all federal, state, county and city laws and ordinances.
Examples of Duties

• Transports detainees, juveniles, or the mentally ill that were arrested in other counties or cities on Rice County charges, warrants, or by order of the court to the Rice County jail or other locations as deemed necessary.
• Provides security in the Courtrooms and surrounding areas of the Courthouse, including security in the Government Services Building and/or Jail.
• Provides reception security for the Government Services Building, as assigned.
• Provides security for detainees being detained at medical facilities.
• Assists Deputies or other Officers with security at crime scenes.
• Assists Deputies or other officer with traffic control at crash scenes, special events or as needed to provide the safe flow of traffic on the roadways within the county.
• Testifies in Court of Law as arresting officer in criminal and civil matters whenever needed.
• Attends training classes and completes qualifications necessary to maintain POST license and other required certifications, as required and assigned.
• Maintains a professional appearance and code of conduct in accordance with department policy.
• Assists with other duties and tasks, as needed.

Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, and a valid Driver's license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
A majority of the time is spent either transporting subjects or sitting or standing while providing security in the Courthouse and Government Services Building. Staff may have exposure to injury, trauma, angry or violent individuals, blood-borne and air-borne diseases, traffic accidents, visual and emotional trauma, and adverse road and weather conditions. Incumbent must be prepared to physically restrain, subdue, or fight with one or more persons.
Supplemental Information
HIRING RANGE: Pay range $25.86 - $27.02 per hour. Starting step negotiable based on experience.
HOURS: Part-time variable hours. Business hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. May be occasions where there are night, weekend, and holiday hours.
Part-Time employees in a regular position may qualify for pro-rated benefits based on the number of hours worked. Rice County benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, pension, holiday, vacation, sick leave and long-term disability insurance.
For additional information, please follow the link to the Rice County website:
01
Answers to the Supplemental Questions must be supported by the "Education", "Work Experience" or "Skills" section of the job application. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview.By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal.

• I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.
• I do not agree to the above information.

02
Questions 2-12 have been developed to help you to decide if you would be interested in becoming a transport officer in Rice County. This document has statements that reflect job duties and tasks that Transport Officer Staff in Rice County are required to perform. Please read each statement and decide if you are "willing and able" to perform these tasks. Are you willing to work any shift or any day of the week, including weekends and holidays?

• Yes
• No

03
Are you willing to supply and maintain on file a current address and phone number where you can be reached during off-duty hours?

• Yes
• No

04
Are you willing to write detainee/staff incident and investigation reports?

• Yes
• No

05
Are you willing to give testimony in internal disciplinary hearings or in county court?

• Yes
• No

06
Are you willing to follow Rice County's policies and Procedures including those that are created to maintain professional boundaries with detainees, their families and friends?

• Yes
• No

07
Are you willing to transport detainees outside of the jail to court, medical appointments or to and from other jurisdictions?

• Yes
• No

08
Are you able to set aside your personal prejudices and be fair in dealing with inmates regardless of their crime and/or backgrounds?

• Yes
• No

09
Are you willing, if necessary, to use appropriate use of force to deal with potentially dangerous situations?

• Yes
• No

10
Are you willing to wear the official uniform of the Rice County Sheriff's Department? This includes brown pants, uniform shirts, belt, approved footwear, uniform jacket and gear. Are you willing to conform if necessary to comply with the standard of a Rice County uniform?

• Yes
• No

11
A transport officer is key for safe transportation of detainees. There are many decisions made by supervisors. Even if you do not agree with some of those decisions you are expected to enforce them. Is this something you can do?

• Yes
• No

12
You must understand that policies are subject to change at any time, with or without notice. Are you able to conform to these changes?

• Yes
• No

13
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

14
Did you graduate from high school or receive a GED?

• Yes
• No

15
Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

16
Which best describes your work experience below Please select one. Your application under the Work Experience section must describe at least 1 year of job experience in the area you select.

• Instructor/ Teacher
• Counselor
• Social Services / Human Services Worker
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Parole/ Probation Worker
• Security Guard
• Sworn Law Enforcement Officer
• Military Policy Officer
• Public Relations/ Customer Service to include training and professional experience applying techniques for dealing with difficult people.
• EMT
• None of the above

17
Describe your proficiency in speaking and understanding any or all of the below listed languages.

• I do not speak or understand Spanish/Somali/Sign Language.
• I speak and understand (any or all) Spanish/Somali/Sign Language if the conversation is slow and simple.
• I speak and understand (any or all) Spanish/Somali/Sign Language sufficiently well to answer general, multi-part questions.
• I speak and understand (any or all) Spanish/Somali/Sign Language fluently and can communicate on most general knowledge subjects with accuracy and precision.

18
Do you have experience with any related jail, corrections and/or LE programs listed below? Check all that apply.

• CJIIN
• Odyssey
• Jail booking system (ex. Mugshot)
• Portal 100
• Indentix
• None of the above

Required Question