Transport/Court Security Deputy Sheriff

About the role

This position ensures the protection of the citizens of Mille Lacs County by providing security and law enforcement services to the Mille Lacs County Courthouse and county office resources. It is covered under the LELS bargaining unit.

The 2026 pay scale for this position is $29.95-$39.18/hr. Our Transport/Court Security Deputy Sheriffs typically work Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on a rotating basis, with occasional overtime-eligible after-hours assignments for inmate transports and jury trials as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Transports prisoners on writs or warrants from other counties, to and from Minnesota correctional facilities, from the jail, and from state and private hospitals for required court appearances;
• Works closely with and cooperates with the jail staff to safely supervise inmate movement from the jail to the courts;
• Escorts defendants to the jail to be booked and released;
• May also travel out-of-state to escort prisoners;
• Completes and submits required paperwork prior to and upon completion of transport;
• Performs inspections and preparation of vehicles prior to transports and pat search of prisoners for transports;
• Prepares courtrooms and coordinates courtroom activities;
• Cleans and prepares the Justice Center before and after court sessions;
• Provides security for the Mille Lacs County campus;
• Restricts cameras, cell phones, and other recording devices from entering the Justice Center;
• Takes extra security measures for multi-defendant or high-risk trials;
• Maintains direct supervision of juveniles, prisoners, and other secured individuals while in transport or court;
• Stands by inmates during emergency hospital visits;
• Adheres to all applicable safety policies and procedures;
• Assists in developing Court Security policies and procedures, including emergency plan guidelines for the Justice Center building and staff;
• Maintains order and decorum in the courtroom;
• Ensures that litigants, attorneys, court staff, and spectators conduct themselves properly;
• Uses restraints in the courtroom on dangerous prisoners who are in custody, or witnesses, when appropriate;
• Provides security for judges, witnesses, attorneys, juries, grand juries, and the public;
• Performs duties involved with a jury trial, including 24-hour jury sequestration;
• Performs duties associated with court orders requiring a licensed deputy to enforce the order at the courthouse, such as harassment restraining and domestic abuse no-contact orders (DANCOs) and orders for protection;
• Carrries out lawful orders and directions of the court;
• Places contraband into evidence and completes required reports;
• Administers preliminary breath tests for alcohol to defendants and probationers upon request of appropriate authority;
• Promptly submits required reports and forms;
• Responds to and handles calls for service at the Justice Center;
• Evacuates and secures the Justice Center in the event of bomb threats, fires, or other emergencies;
• Assists in conducting building searches during bomb threats.

Requirements

• Eligibility for Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training Board license;
• Ability to obtain First Responder Certification within six months of hire;
• Class D Driver’s License;
• Successfully complete a criminal history background check;
• Pass a pre-employment physical, physical agility testing, and psychological examination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Ability to pass a drug test;
• Ability to pass a background check;
• Ability to pass a physical fitness test;
• Ability to pass a psychological evaluation;
• Ability to pass a polygraph test;
• Ability to pass a written exam;
• Ability to pass a driving test;
• Ability to pass a firearms qualification test;
• Ability to pass a verbal communication test;
• Ability to pass a written communication test;
• Ability to pass a math test;
• Ability to pass a reading test;
• Ability to pass a computer literacy test;
• Ability to pass a legal knowledge test;
• Ability to pass a public speaking test;
• Ability to pass a public relations test;
• Ability to pass a customer service test;
• Ability to pass a teamwork test;
• Ability to pass a problem-solving test;
• Ability to pass a critical thinking test;
• Ability to pass a decision-making test;
• Ability to pass a stress management test;
• Ability to pass a time management test;
• Ability to pass a conflict resolution test;
• Ability to pass a leadership test;
• Ability to pass a negotiation test;
• Ability to pass a crisis management test;
• Ability to pass a public speaking test;
• Ability to pass a customer service test;
• Ability to pass a teamwork test;
• Ability to pass a problem-solving test;
• Ability to pass a critical thinking test;
• Ability to pass a decision-making test;
• Ability to pass a stress management test;
• Ability to pass a time management test;
• Ability to pass a conflict resolution test;
• Ability to pass a leadership test;
• Ability to pass a negotiation test;
• Ability to pass a crisis management test;
• Ability to pass a public speaking test;
• Ability to pass a customer service test;
• Ability to pass a teamwork test;
• Ability to pass a problem-solving test;
• Ability to pass a critical thinking test;
• Ability to pass a decision-making test;
• Ability to pass a stress management test;
• Ability to pass a time management test;
• Ability to pass a conflict resolution test;
• Ability to pass a leadership test;
• Ability to pass a negotiation test;
• Ability to pass a crisis management test;
• Ability to pass a public speaking test;
• Ability to pass a customer service test;
• Ability to pass a teamwork test;
• Ability to pass a problem-solving test;
• Ability to pass a critical thinking test;
• Ability to pass a decision-making test;
• Ability to pass a stress management test;
• Ability to pass a time management test;
• Ability to pass a conflict resolution test;
• Ability to pass a leadership test;
• Ability to pass a negotiation test;
• Ability to pass a crisis management test;
• Ability to pass a public speaking test;
• Ability to pass a customer service test;
• Ability to pass a teamwork test;
• Ability to pass a problem-solving test;
• Ability to pass a critical thinking test;
• Ability to pass a decision-making test;
• Ability to pass a stress management test;
• Ability to pass a time management test;
• Ability to pass a conflict resolution test;
• Ability to pass a leadership test;
• Ability to pass a negotiation test;
• Ability to pass a crisis management test;
• Ability to pass a public speaking test;
• Ability to pass a customer service test;
• Ability to pass a teamwork test;
• Ability to pass a problem-solving test;
• Ability to pass a critical thinking test;
• Ability to pass a decision-making test;
• Ability to pass a stress management test;
• Ability to pass a time management test;
• Ability to pass a conflict resolution test;
• Ability to pass a leadership test;
• Ability to pass a negotiation test;
• Ability to pass a crisis management test;
• Ability to pass a public speaking test;
• Ability to pass a customer service test;
• Ability to pass a teamwork test;
• Ability to pass a problem-solving test;
• Ability to pass a critical thinking test;
• Ability to pass a decision-making test;
• Ability to pass a stress management test;
• Ability to pass a time management test;
• Ability to pass a conflict resolution test;
• Ability to pass a leadership test;
• Ability to pass a negotiation test;
• Ability to pass a crisis management test;
• Ability to pass a public speaking test;
• Ability to pass a customer service test;
• Ability to pass a teamwork test;
• Ability to pass a problem-solving test;
• Ability to pass a critical thinking test;
• Ability to pass a decision-making test;
• Ability to pass a stress management test;
• Ability to pass a time management test;
• Ability to pass a conflict resolution test;
• Ability to pass a leadership test;
• Ability to pass a negotiation test;
• Ability to pass a crisis management test;
• Ability to pass a public speaking test;
• Ability to pass a customer service test;
• Ability to pass a teamwork test;
• Ability to pass a problem-solving test;
• Ability to pass a critical thinking test;
• Ability to pass a decision-making test;
• Ability to pass a stress management test;
• Ability to pass a time management test;
• Ability to pass a conflict resolution test;
• Ability to pass a leadership test;
• Ability to pass a negotiation test;
• Ability to pass a crisis management test;
• Ability to pass a public speaking test;
• Ability to pass a customer service test;
• Ability to pass a teamwork test;
• Ability to pass a problem-solving test;
• Ability to pass a critical thinking test;
• Ability to pass a decision-making test;
• Ability to pass a stress management test;
• Ability to pass a time management test;
• Ability to pass a conflict resolution test;
• Ability to pass a leadership test;
• Ability to pass a negotiation test;
• Ability to pass a crisis management test;
• Ability to pass a public speaking test;
• Ability to pass a customer service test;
• Ability to pass a teamwork test;
• Ability to pass a problem-solving test;
• Ability to pass a critical thinking test;
• Ability to pass a decision-making test;
• Ability to pass a stress management test;
• Ability to pass a time management test;
• Ability to pass a conflict resolution test;
• Ability to pass a leadership test;
• Ability to pass a negotiation test;
• Ability to pass a crisis management test;
• Ability to pass a public speaking test;
• Ability to pass a customer service test;
• Ability to pass a teamwork