Deputy Sheriff

Bismarck, ND
Burleigh County Sheriff North Dakota

Salary: $26.67 to $29.60 per hour

Closing Date: May 5, 2025

Position Summary:

Is responsible in an assigned district for general police work; prevention and detection of crime; the protection of life and property; routine tasks in accordance with rules and regulations; under supervision of the Sheriff and immediate supervision of a superior deputy.

Essential Functions:

  • Affects an arrest, pursue fleeing suspects, and effectively restrain a suspect with restraints, forcibly if necessary.
  • Operate a law enforcement vehicle in a variety of weather-related conditions and during emergencies. Perform rescue operations at accidents, emergencies and disasters.
  • Load, unload and fire agency firearms under conditions of stress and justifiable circumstances.
  • Gather information in criminal and administrative investigations by interviewing and obtaining statements of victims, witnesses and/or suspects. Determine reasonable suspicions to detail and determine probable cause to search and arrest when necessary.
  • Prepare investigative reports and communicate effectively with other law enforcement officials, court officials and members of the public.
  • Perform searches of people. This may include inspecting unclothed suspects and/or inmates, which may include exposure to body fluids and wastes. Perform searches of vehicles, mail items, and objects capable of concealment, detect and collect evidence.
  • Transport and escort prisoners, detainees and committed mental patients, using appropriate restraints.
  • Performs other duties as required.
  • Applicant must have the abilities to perform the essential functions, with or without accommodation which may include but not limited to: lifting, extended walking, carrying and dragging objects, climbing up to and down from elevated surfaces, climbing through openings, jumping over obstacles and using body force to gain entry.

Requirements:

  • Requires an associate’s degree (or 60 semester hours of college credit) with a GPA of 2.0 or better from an accredited college or university validated by transcripts;
  • OR three (3) years of full-time continuous active duty military experience;
  • OR three (3) years of experience as a law enforcement officer;
  • OR three (3) years of experience as a detention officer with Burleigh Morton County Detention Center;
  • OR four (4) years of service with state National Guard.
  • Must possess valid driver’s license.
  • Successful completion of the pre-interview and interview process, reference checks, required to pass a physical and psychological exam, drug screen, and standard background and criminal record checks to determine knowledge, skill, and abilities to perform Deputy Sheriff duties and responsibilities.