Deputy Sheriff

Deputy Sheriff

Location : Bismarck, ND

Terms : Full-Time / Non-Exempt / Full Benefits

Salary : $27.21 to $30.18 per hour, Grade 7

Application Deadline : October 27, 2025, by 5 : 00 PM CST

Anticipated Start Date : January 5, 2026

About the Role : 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.

Candidate 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 the 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.

Responsibilities :

Burleigh County Benefits : Burleigh County offers a NDPERS retirement plan, 95% premium paid Health Insurance coverage through BCBS of ND. We offer $25,000 life insurance coverage and additional insurance coverage options.

This position requires a criminal background check. If an applicant is chosen to interview for this position a pre-interview phone screening will be conducted. Prior criminal history may be considered in the selection process for this position based on the nature, time and seriousness of the conviction and its relevance to the position. (N.D.C.C.12.1-33)

Equal Opportunity Employer : The employing agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.