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Special Deputy Unit
(Volunteer)

  **  There are currently no openings in the unit and applications for future vacancies are not being accepted at this time.

Goals and Opportunities:

  • Serve as volunteer for the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Dakota County to increase available services
  • Add volunteer part-time police officers who are trained and licensed to our work force
Requirements:

  • Volunteer at least 24 hours each quarter of the year
  • Attend required monthly meetings, unless excused
  • Become licensed by Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Board by meeting licensing requirements (including fees and necessary training)
Special Deputies

Duties:


  • Patrol with full-time deputies
  • Conduct prisoner transports
  • Work at the Dakota County Fair
Other Information:

  • Part-time peace officers at the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office are licensed and armed
  • Uniforms are provided
Contact Information:

Call the Sheriff’s Patrol Division during business hours at (651) 438-4750 and ask for the Special Deputy Liaison.
This page was last updated on: 09/22/2008

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