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The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office will be accepting applications now through October 26. Please contact us with any questions about the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office by clicking the button below. 

Lateral deputy pay

• Lateral deputy pay for 2026 ranges from $32.07 - 51.45 per hour and from $70,040 - 112,366 annually (negotiable based on skills, certifications, and law enforcement experience)
• Regarding longevity pay at 9 and 10 years, lateral deputies receive Olmsted County years of service credit based on the wage step they move into upon hire
• Pre-loaded PTO up to 80 hours negotiable upon hire
• Abbreviated FTO process based on experience and proficiency 
• Relocation allowance available up to $2,500.00
• Paid on-duty fitness program

Why the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office?

• Competitive deputy sheriff salary

  • 2026 pay scale: $32.07 - 51.45 hourly, $70,040 - 112,366 annually
  • 2027 pay scale: $33.90 - 53.76 hourly, $74,037 - 117,411 annually
  • 2028 pay scale: $38.15 - 58.40 hourly, $83,319 - 127,545 annually
    • All annual deputy wages are calculated at 2184 hours for the year
    • Shift differentials are up to $1.35-1.85 for working afternoons/nights

• Take-home squad

  • Deputies may drive their squad car to and from work if they reside in Olmsted, Dodge, Goodhue, Mower, Fillmore, Winona, or Wabasha County.

• Paid time off

  • Paid time off (PTO) accrual of 7-11.5 hours (182-299 yearly hours) per 14-day pay period, based on years of service
  • An additional 105-109 hours of holiday time to use as paid time off every year

• Strong culture of employee wellness

  • Paid employee fitness program.

• Modern equipment and the embrace of new technology

• Excellent benefits package

• Robust training program and outside training budgets

• Specialty assignment opportunities

• Newly Constructed Public Safety Training Center

  • The newly constructed training center addition includes the following: driving track, 50, 100, 200-yard firearms ranges, burn tower, multi-level scenario structures, 36x48’ defensive tactics training mat room, and a dedicated fitness area with strength training and cardio equipment.

• Minnesota POST licensing and reciprocity

  • Out-of-state and military applicants can review Minnesota POST reciprocity requirements: Out-of-State Reciprocity
  • For military applicants: Military Reciprocity

• New hire testing process 

  • The preliminary testing process is completed in one day and consists of two components 
    •  Panel Interview
      • Applicants will participate in 2 small panel interviews, approximately 30 minutes each. The passing score for each interview is 70% or greater. 
    • 2000-Meter Row Test
      • The 2000-meter row test is the fitness standard used for all applicants during our hiring process. Enter your age, weight, and gender in the Minnesota State Patrol calculator and select 50% under “Desired Results.” The resulting time is your required standard. For example, a male applicant age 20–29 weighing 215 pounds has a required time of approximately 9:01. 2000-Meter Row Test Calculator

• Promoted Wage Scales

  • Corporal

    • 2026 - $34.07 - 53.45 hourly, $74,408 - 116,734 annually

      2027 - $35.90 - 55.76 hourly, $78,405 - 121,799 annually

      2028 - $40.15 - 60.40 hourly, $87,687 - 131,913 annually

  • Detective (Plus $620 annual uniform allowance)

    • 2026 - $40.95 - 56.07 hourly, $89,434 - 122,456 annually
    • 2027 - $43.00 - 58.50 hourly, $93,912 - 127,764 annually
    • 2028 - $47.43 - 63.24 hourly, $103,587 - 138,116 annually

  • Sergeant

    • 2026 - $54.81 - 68.31 hourly, $124,692 - 155,405 annually
    • 2027 - $56.18 - 70.01 hourly, $127,809 - 159,272 annually
    • 2028 - $57.30 - 71.41 hourly, $130,357 - 162,457 annually
    • All annual sergeant wages are calculated at 2275 hours for the year

Opportunities within our Law Enforcement Team

Minimum qualifications

Applicants must meet ONE of the following requirements in order to proceed to the competitive examination phase of the hiring process:

1. Have an active Minnesota POST license and meet the requirements for maintaining such license; or
2. Have approval from, or have applied for approval from, the Minnesota POST Board to take the Licensing Reciprocity Exam; or
3. Have approval from, or have applied for approval from, the Minnesota POST Board to take the Peace Officer Licensing Exam; or 
4. Have approval from, or have applied for approval from, the Minnesota POST Board to take the Reinstatement of Eligibility Exam; or
5. Have approval from, or have applied for approval from, the Minnesota POST Board to take the License Restoration Exam.
6. Be Minnesota POST license eligible by the time a conditional job offer is made.  

In addition to possessing one of the above qualifications, applicants must have the following to proceed to the competitive examination phase of the hiring process:  

• U.S. citizenship; and
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

More information

• How to Become a Peace Officer in Minnesota

Olmsted County Human Resources

For more information and other career opportunities within Olmsted County, visit the Human Resources page.