Lateral (Merit-based) Transfers for Peace Officers

The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office is Minnesota’s first law enforcement agency, established in 1849 when Minnesota was a territory.  We have over 450 employees and provide wide-ranging law enforcement and public safety services to an urban community of more than 550,000 residents in a metropolitan area of 3.2 million people.

As a Ramsey County Deputy Sheriff, you’ll perform law enforcement work such as patrol, investigations, and apprehension; security and custody; court security; civil legal process; crime prevention and community outreach; and, other duties as assigned.  The Deputy Sheriff job description is available online.

In addition, the Sheriff’s Office has several opportunities with specialty units and assignments, including:

• Apprehension
• Canine (K-9) Handler
• Carjacking & Auto Theft Team (CAT)
• Criminal Investigations Unit (CIU) 
• Community Engagement
• Electronic Crimes
• Field Training Officer (FTO)
• Honor Guard
• Intelligence
• Mobile Response Team (MRT) and Bike Rapid Response Team (BRRT)
• Information and Technology (IT)
• School Resource Officer (SRO)
• Special Weapons & Tactics Team (SWAT) and Hostage Negotiators
• Traffic & DWI Enforcement
• Training & Staffing Development
• Violent Crime Enforcement Team (VCET) (gangs and narcotics)
• Water Patrol and Dive Team
• And more

• The 2024 salary range for Deputy Sheriff is $66,107 to $100,651 annually, plus overtime.
   
• The current contract allows a starting salary of up to $45.63 hourly or $94,912 annually, plus overtime. 
   
• Deputy Sheriffs received an annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) of 2.25% in 2023 and an additional 2.25% in 2024 (4.5% total).
   
• Deputy Sheriffs also receive salary increases based on their years of service.​
   
• Deputy Sheriffs are eligible for a variety of premium pay, including but not limited to night, Saturday, and Sunday differentials; investigator pay; K-9 (Canine); field training; and, on-call/call back pay.
   
• The Sheriff’s Office has off-duty employment opportunities as well as numerous overtime openings throughout the year.
   
• After three years of service, Deputy Sheriffs are eligible for promotion to Sergeant, with a salary range of $99k-$119k annually (plus overtime). 

Uniform Allowance

• The Sheriff’s Office provides a uniform allowance of $900 per year.  As a new Deputy, you will be advanced two years' uniform allowance ($1,800) to cover your uniform needs.
   
• A firearm, taser, radio, and chemical irritant are provided by the Sheriff’s Office at no cost to you.

The Sheriff’s Office offers several benefits, including but not limited to: 

• Excellent health and dental insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement benefits, deferred compensation, and health care savings 
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee wellness services, including access to mental health services and fitness centers 

For more information about benefits and insurance, please visit www.ramseycounty.us/jobs/employee-benefits-and-policies.