A copy of POST licensure or POST eligibility letter must be attached to your application. You may attach the document by scanning your resume and POST license/eligibility together into one file and uploading it under "resume attachment". Applicants may apply and take the exam prior to completion of the skills training course and licensing exam, but they cannot be considered for appointment until these requirements have been completed.
Minimum Qualifications (pass/fail)
Successful completion of a certified two-year or four-year, post-secondary law enforcement training program as required by the Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training Board, and passing of the academic, and skills if necessary, licensing examination required by M.S. 626.845; OR, possession of a valid Minnesota Peace Officers License.
U.S. citizenship.
Must be at least 19 years of age.
Must have or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license.
Must have not been convicted of a felony.
Must be free from any emotional or mental condition which might adversely affect the performance by the individual of his/her duties as a Deputy Sheriff.
Must be in good physical condition and have sufficient strength and endurance to perform the duties proficiently.
Experience & Training Rating 40%
Points will be awarded for job-related experience and education exceeding the minimum qualifications. Only experience occurring during the ten most recent years will be used in determining this rating. Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.
Written Exam 60%
The next exam will be administered on September 22, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in the Mini-auditorium (Room 195) at Fond du Lac Community College in Cloquet and in Room C158 of the Mesabi Community College in Virginia, MN. To participate in this exam, applications must be received by September 9th. Eligible candidates submitting an application after the September deadline will be invited to participate in a future examination. To participate in this exam, you must bring picture identification, your Person ID, and a #2 pencil.
Background Investigation (pass/fail)
Candidates certified for interview shall be required to successfully complete:
1. Background investigation form/questionnaire and background/reference checks. 2. Psychological testing.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Employee Relations Department or online at www.stlouiscounty.org/jobdescriptions.
VETERANS PREFERENCE:
If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:
- Veteran: DD214
- Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
- Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
- Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.
PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected for appointment must successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination, including cardiac stress testing.
DRUG TESTING:
Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION :
All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Appointees to the position must successfully complete at least a six month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.
NON-DISCRIMINATION :
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, gender, age, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or status with regard to public assistance. |
