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Join this vital team! No experience is necessary. We will train you! Future opportunities for growth and advancement!

*This recruitment will establish an eligibility list for one (1) immediate fill and future vacancies for up to one (1) year. If additional positions open within the next year, successful candidates placed on the eligibility list may be contacted for hiring. Mark your calendar! Interviews for selected candidates will be held on May 12th and May 15th!

The starting salary for this position is $53,352 annually ($25.65/hr) based on the current 2026 pay grid (pay step increases may be considered based on experience), plus receive differential pay of $1.35 per hour when working night shifts and weekends. Receive anniversary step increases plus annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) per the current collective bargaining agreement.

Douglas County offers an exceptional benefits package to full-time employees including vacation, sick, funeral leave, and holiday pay. Also included in this benefit package are health, dental, and life insurance; medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts (Section 125 Plan) and supplemental insurance; deferred compensation plan and Public Employees Retirement (PERA).

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT HIRE:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Possess a valid Class D Minnesota Driver's License at all times.
Have an operating telephone in their residence, so they may be reached in case of emergency.
Must be free of any physical disabilities that would prevent execution of assigned duties. Must be physically fit to perform all duties assigned and be able to perform any physical fitness standards that may be set by the Sheriff's Office.
Knowledge of first aid and CPR.
Must have knowledge of federal, state, and county policies, laws, and regulations regarding correctional facilities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, court, and enforcement agency representatives, as well as the general public.

Click the Apply Now button above for all the details to be considered OR visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/douglascountymn? Please apply by noon May 5, 2026.