Court Security Deputy - Temp

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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 Salary: $38.59 per hour Advancement/professional development opportunities. 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 d