Job Posting End Date: June 17, 2026 at 11:59pm CST
Anticipated starting salary: $38.59 per hour. The starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.
Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance!
In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59 pm on 06/17/2026 in order to be considered.
Position Description
The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office mission is to protect and serve the community in a manner that preserves the public trust. The department has an immediate opening for Court Security Deputy - Temp who will perform various duties. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include ensuring the protection of judges, court officers, county employees, witnesses and civilians in the courtroom, adjacent waiting areas and county offices.
This is a temporary, non-exempt, on-site position. These part-time, temporary positions are intermittent up to 21 hours per week. The schedule will generally be daytime hours, Monday through Friday.
Pay & Benefits
Work Location
This position will work at the Anoka County Courthouse located at 2100 3rd Avenue, Anoka, MN.
Expected work hours are up to 21 hours per week based on departmental needs.
The schedule will generally be daytime hours, Monday through Friday.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Court Security Deputy - Temp.
Provide court security duties. Call the court to order. Escort in-custody defendants to and from court.
Maintain order in the courtroom, ensuring the litigants, attorneys, court employees, and spectators conduct themselves appropriately.
Protect and guard court exhibits and deliver the verdict to the judge.
Set up search operations to screen members of the public who seek admittance to the courtrooms.
Work and cooperate with jail employees to safely supervise inmate movement from jail facility to courts.
Investigate and prepare reports on accidents and offenses.
Assist in serving warrants, summons and other processes on persons.
Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
Requires an associate’s degree and at least 2 years of job-related experience
In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
Must currently be licensed or license eligible by the Minnesota Board of Peace Offices Standard and Training as a full-time peace officer OR retired in good standing as a peace officer in the state of Minnesota and current with POST license requirements
Must successfully complete a thorough background investigation
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
Degree in Criminal Justice of related field
Knowledge of laws, judicial procedures, regulations, rules and guidelines related to crime and evidence
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Standard office environment, travel to various county work sites both indoor and outdoor, may include emergency or disaster response sites in uncontrolled environments depending on assignment
Work activities may require contact with uncooperative, angry, and sometimes hostile clients depending on assignment
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness
Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds
Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties
Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills
Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing
Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment
Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.
Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to public safety equipment depending on assignment
Public safety equipment may include but is not limited to radios, cameras, GPS devices, radiological testing equipment such as portal monitors and Geiger counters depending on assignment, and personal protective equipment
Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle
Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions
Exposure to bodily fluids, infectious agents, radiation, toxic or caustic chemicals, airborne particles, fumes, or other hazards is possible while performing essential duties
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
No tattoos, scars or brands that qualify as “unauthorized Tattoos” under the sheriff’s Office Policy 1044.3 are allowed under any circumstances by any member of the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office. Tattoos that cover more than 50 percent of the exposed area of the arm while wearing an unaltered short-sleeved shirt must be covered by a long- sleeved shirt while the employee is representing the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office. The exposed area is the area from the bend of the wrist to the shirt sleeve. Tattoos on the head, face, neck, or hands are prohibited. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis for tattoos of rings on fingers. (Complete policy available upon request).
Selection Process
It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.
Pre-employment Requirements
Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
About Anoka County
As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.
Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment
Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.
If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process
Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO
