"Our job doesn’t stop where the pavement ends"
As a Deputy Sheriff with St Louis County, your job might take you from city streets all the way to the rugged wilderness of the Boundary Waters. Our job doesn’t stop where the pavement ends! St. Louis County Deputies patrol some of the most varied terrain in the State of Minnesota by patrol squad, truck, ATV, boat, and snowmobile. Your take-home squad is your office, and your work is different every day.
Learn to operate cutting-edge law enforcement technology on our drone and underwater remote-operated robot teams.
Help protect and coach the kids of our county as a school resource officer.
Become an operator or negotiator with our Emergency Response Team.
Apply for special assignments with one of our many task forces or become an instructor and teach critical skills to your fellow deputies in one of the best-trained law enforcement agencies in Northern Minnesota.
The varied responsibilities and unique environment of our agency mean there are numerous opportunities for professional advancement.
Already working in law enforcement? St. Louis County now offers wages, vacation, and sick leave accruals which take into account your current and previous law enforcement work experiences to candidates who qualify.
Find your dream job
At the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, there’s always something new to get involved in to challenge yourself.
Emergency Communications Specialist
As a St. Louis County 911 Emergency Communication Specialist, or “dispatcher,” you’ll be the first calm, reassuring voice heard on the line when someone calls for help in St. Louis County. If you’re cool under pressure, have a quick wit, and like a challenge, a career as a dispatcher might be for you.
Correctional Officer
Help maintain a safe and secure environment in the St. Louis County Jail, while also looking after the wellbeing of inmates. Correctional Officers receive extensive training in professional communication, crisis intervention, and use of force. The corrections field is challenging – you will need good communication skills, quick wits, and the ability to build relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
