{"id":2,"date":"2024-04-08T18:06:49","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T23:06:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/benton-county-sheriffs-office.local\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:09:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T19:09:44","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Our front-end template -->\n<div id=\"hero-block_cf8be5b4bb983c994659174c1e3968ff\" class=\"hero-block alignfull animate fade-in\">\n\n\t<div class=\"hero-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center mark has-main-color has-text-color has-link-color has-bebas-neue-font-family wp-elements-84d5159ae5634531f9cf7ae5f1ad3eee\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(3.8rem, 3.8rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 7.149), 8rem);line-height:0.5;text-transform:uppercase\">Somebody&#8217;s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-main-color has-text-color has-link-color has-bebas-neue-font-family wp-elements-9081b4ba5d0cc600c2572b45d90a2db0\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(2.754rem, 2.754rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 4.334), 5.3rem);line-height:1.5\">Hero Works Here.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-satisfy-font-family has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-3b8a35f6580c92b10694a8f8161d3296\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">you should too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#explore-jobs\">See What&#8217;s Open<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-video\">\n\t\t\t<video playsinline autoplay muted loop poster=\"https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/benton-county-hero-jpg.webp\" id=\"video\">\n\t\t\t<source src=\"https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Benton_County_Hero.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\">\n\t\t\tYour browser does not support the video tag. I suggest you upgrade your browser.\n\t\t\t<\/video>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-main-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-901e3a09 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"explore-jobs\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-large);padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-large);padding-left:24px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide animate fade-in is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-6ef1f8aed9997228d1c0fbce1d998513\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;line-height:1\">find a career with meaning in benton county<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1db58881787499adeffb7bd20e3c443c\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(2.418rem, 2.418rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 3.544), 4.5rem);line-height:1\">Defend, Support &amp; Provide Hope.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-844b032806fbbc5a87b254910ba0aba5\">As a emergency communications officer, deputy sheriff, or detention officer in Benton County, you can make a difference in the lives of many. Working with us makes you part of a dedicated team focused on doing what&#8217;s right for others. You&#8217;ll enjoy the benefits of a small-town community and the fulfillment of hard work that&#8217;s full of meaning. Whether you&#8217;re behind the badge or behind a desk, we are looking for people with heart and courage. Here in Benton County, there&#8217;s stability, camaraderie, and purpose waiting for you. Come join our team of everyday heroes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide animate fade-in has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-37c276e2303e30303eab77a42a1c7ba5\">EXPLORE THESE OPEN OPPORTUNITIES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group full-height has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8d795bd4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.551rem, 1.551rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.786), 2.6rem);line-height:1\">Emergency Communications Officer<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons button-adjust is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-f78c5dac wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#full-time-safety-dispatcher\">Get Inspired<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group full-height has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8d795bd4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.551rem, 1.551rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.786), 2.6rem);line-height:1\">Deputy Sheriff<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons button-adjust is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-f78c5dac wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#deputy-sheriff\">Hear From An Officer<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow 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href=\"#full-time-detention-officers\">See Our Space<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull animate fade-in is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/children-looking-at-cop-car-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Sheriff officer showing kids a squad car\" class=\"wp-image-73\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/children-looking-at-cop-car-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/children-looking-at-cop-car-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/children-looking-at-cop-car-768x512.webp 768w, 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back of a squad car\" class=\"wp-image-75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/children-sitting-in-back-of-cop-car-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/children-sitting-in-back-of-cop-car-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/children-sitting-in-back-of-cop-car-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/children-sitting-in-back-of-cop-car-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/children-sitting-in-back-of-cop-car-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/children-sitting-in-back-of-cop-car-jpg.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-af38c3d4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:24px;padding-left:24px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center animate fade-in has-xx-large-font-size\">Emergency Communications Officer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center animate fade-in is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dispatch-officer-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"A safety dispatcher in the office\" class=\"wp-image-79\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dispatch-officer-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dispatch-officer-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dispatch-officer-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dispatch-officer-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dispatch-officer-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dispatch-officer-jpg.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Emergency Communications Officers are the first line of contact for the Benton County public, making your job essential. Position duties would include Answering 9-1-1 calls and non-emergency calls, sending help to people in need, using technology, gathering and sharing information, prioritizing needs, assigning duties, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video alignwide\" id=\"full-time-safety-dispatcher\"><video height=\"2160\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 3840 \/ 2160;\" width=\"3840\" controls poster=\"https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/safety-dispatcher-video-jpg.webp\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Benton-County_Dispatchers_Katie-and-Justin_Web_Proof-2.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons animate fade-in is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#connect\">Let&#8217;s Connect<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">Emergency Communications Officer FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-is-layout-cc624d01 wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);margin-bottom:0\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Do I need any experience?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-panel-is-layout-92c44e9e wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<p>No, experience is not required. We will provide paid on-the-job training upon hire.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">What are the expectations on the job?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Duties will include answering 911 calls and non-emergency calls, using technology,<br>gathering and sharing information, prioritizing needs, assigning duties, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-main-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a678e297 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-large);padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-large);padding-left:24px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center animate fade-in has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-f645f26ee711c23eca500bceb7d79b5c\">Deputy Sheriff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center animate fade-in is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/close-up-of-officers-badge-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Closeup of a sheriffs badge, uniform and radio\" class=\"wp-image-89\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/close-up-of-officers-badge-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/close-up-of-officers-badge-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/close-up-of-officers-badge-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/close-up-of-officers-badge-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/close-up-of-officers-badge-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/close-up-of-officers-badge-jpg.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-53aaad464c0b31c1821530f3042acff8\">Deputy Sheriffs deliver community-minded service. Our team of deputies serves both the rural landscapes of Benton County and the urban centers of the St. Cloud area. Your responsibilities would include general duty law enforcement work to protect life and property and enforce state and local laws and ordinances throughout Benton County.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video alignwide\" id=\"deputy-sheriff\"><video height=\"2160\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 3840 \/ 2160;\" width=\"3840\" controls poster=\"https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/deputy-sheriff-video-jpg.webp\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Benton-County_Deputy_Web_Proof-3.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--6\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"#connect\">Let&#8217;s Connect<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/benton\/jobs\/5247581\/deputy-sheriff?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-64c06915cfb282c5c08b8825eea7bfd0\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">Deputy Sheriff FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b86859a063514ae3e5c187918b1eb899 is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-is-layout-b4d27177 wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-7&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-7\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Do I need a degree?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-7\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-panel-is-layout-92c44e9e wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<p>Applicants must have a minimum of an Associate degree in Criminal Justice and must possess or be eligible to obtain a Minnesota Peace Officer license upon hire.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-8&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-8-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-8\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">What are the hours?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-8\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-8-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Shift hours are bid based upon seniority<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10-hour shifts: 7 am to 5 pm, 11 am to 9 pm, 5 pm to 3 am, and 9 pm to 7 am<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-9&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-9-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-9\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Do I need to complete any training?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-9\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-9-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Yes, you must pass pre-employment testing and obtain First Aid\/CPR, Use of Force,<br>PREA, and Taser Training within 1 year of hire, and obtain Force, BCA training, Portal&#8217;s<br>training, and OC certification within 6 months of hire.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-af38c3d4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:24px;padding-left:24px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center animate fade-in has-xx-large-font-size\">Detention Officers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center animate fade-in is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/officers-outside-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Two detention officers outside smiling\" class=\"wp-image-94\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/officers-outside-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/officers-outside-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/officers-outside-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/officers-outside-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/officers-outside-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/officers-outside-jpg.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>The responsibilities of our female and male Detention Officers include the control, observation, and supervision of inmates to ensure the maintenance of security, safety, operational rules, and policies of the Benton County Jail. A specific benefit to this position includes the ability to retire with full benefits as early as age 55.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video alignwide\" id=\"full-time-detention-officers\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls src=\"https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Benton_County_Turbo.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide animate fade-in is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef5ce59c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--10\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#connect\">Let&#8217;s Connect<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/benton\/jobs\/5235709\/detention-officer-female-ft?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Female Applicants<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">Detention Officer FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-is-layout-b4d27177 wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-12&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-12-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-12\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Do I need to have a degree before I apply?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-12\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-12-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-panel-is-layout-92c44e9e wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<p>Detention officer candidates must have a high school diploma or GED. A post-secondary degree is not required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-13&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-13-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-13\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">What is the pay range?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-13\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-13-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>2026 Salary Range: $31.61 \u2013 $43.36\/hour<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-main-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e96df690 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-left:24px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide animate fade-in is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-84b18c90a1ba2a5fa69334f2e589d279\">Benton County <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-satisfy-font-family has-primary-color\">benefits<\/mark><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-main-accent-color\">.<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bdc9968b042927b8ff9426fe9dd7f5d9\">We know it takes a special person to fit the culture of our amazing team. Sometimes, being a hero can test you \u2014 but making our community stronger is worth every challenge. In addition to knowing you\u2019re making a difference in Benton County, we offer competitive pay and benefits to make your job a stable, worthwhile career. Interested? Get in touch or apply today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide animate fade-in is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3b9b1c9f2ec4ce56c9ec0b1fba51f4c1\">JOB SECURITY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-62dea94b4f697f281234530d1afb85b5\">\n<li>Growing Community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stable Service Field<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunity to Serve All Ages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tri-County Collaboration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Union Representation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous Experience Not Required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dcfbdccdea1a83ca5514ae7576fdac68\">COMPETITIVE PAY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-653280bfb7be4c469ddccd777e350a23\">\n<li>Excellent Starting Pay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paid Training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Premium Pay for Overnight Hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Longevity Bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cde6b64e5a68d5a1cfd20cf800e4ca25\">GREAT BENEFITS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-987880506dc89d1cdf721b9ba1b5652a\">\n<li>Annual Compensation Increase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defined Benefit Pension Plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health Insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paid Time Off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paid Holidays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-primary-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0e76cdf6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center animate fade-in is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center text-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center mark mark-white has-xxx-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Hero Spotlight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-satisfy-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-bdb9918da5ea3ff170d78414999a19df\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Katie, Emergency Communications Officer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center image-offset is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/safety-dispatcher-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"A safety dispatcher at her workstation\" class=\"wp-image-115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/safety-dispatcher-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/safety-dispatcher-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/safety-dispatcher-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/safety-dispatcher-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/safety-dispatcher-jpg.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group animate fade-in has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2b9d3028 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2deb06f5aef908bc68c8c43aa174bc07\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(1.453rem, 1.453rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.612), 2.4rem);line-height:1\">\u201cMy job allows me to help others in our community when they need it most.\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a632ff3be021eeee6f751cc8c071aefc\">Pull from your life experience to make a difference in the lives of others. Being part of the Benton team is a great career opportunity, no matter what stage of life you&#8217;re in.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-main-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a8c573d5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2009bae8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/benton-county-mn-1024x527.avif\" alt=\"Benton County Mn\" class=\"wp-image-282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/benton-county-mn-1024x527.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/benton-county-mn-300x154.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/benton-county-mn-768x395.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.bentonheromn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/benton-county-mn.avif 1314w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f5f3bcb8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7c4c34cca5d24819564b26975b6e409a\">Benton County, <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-satisfy-font-family has-primary-color\">Minnesota<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-39d7fee2e0c924077e049fab9ad23ef0\">Benton County, Minnesota, is a welcoming community known for its small-town charm, great local pride, and beautiful natural surroundings. Located in the heart of Central Minnesota, the county offers a balance of rural living and convenient access to nearby cities. Residents and visitors enjoy scenic parks and trails, access to the Mississippi River, and a variety of local businesses, community events, and family-friendly activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide animate fade-in has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8bc14225 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"connect\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-xx-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;line-height:0.7\">Looking To <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-satisfy-font-family has-primary-color\">connect?<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you\u2019re looking for more information, or just want to ask some questions, we\u2019d like to help! 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