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Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office

Join Our Team

The Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office employs 143 people full time—administrators, investigators, field deputies, correctional officers, dispatchers, and a support unit.

52 CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS

Working day and night shift with many support staff to ensure the security and safety of the jail and inmates.

14 DISPATCHERS

Serving as the first point of contact for people calling 911, dispatching emergency response teams to the scene.

20 FULL-TIME PATROL DEPUTIES

Supported by 4 sergeants, along with general investigators, drug investigators, a recreational division, and administrative staff—serve and protect the residents of Crow Wing County.

Mentors of our jail community

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? This is your chance. As a jail Correctional Officer, you help people in bad situations get back on a path to better themselves.

THE UNSEEN HEROES OF OUR COUNTY

DISPATCH

It’s not easy, but it is rewarding. Take control of situations that are often chaotic, confusing, and frenzied, and remain calm while providing guidance to callers and relaying critical information to responders.

OUR HEROES IN THE FIELD

PATROL DEPUTY

Protect and serve the nearly 63,000 residents of Crow Wing County as a Patrol Deputy. Under the direction of the sheriff, you’ll assist in enforcing the laws of the State of Minnesota and ordinances of Crow Wing County.

Enjoy Our County

Crow Wing County—where big-city amenities meet Northwoods comfort.

SQUARE MILES

Crow Wing County is 999 square miles.

LOCATION

We are the geographic center of Minnesota.

WATER & SHORELINE

Home to 400+ lakes, 75 rivers—92,000 acres of water and 2,800 miles of shoreline.

EDUCATION

Crow Wing County contains 3 public school districts, private and charter schools, and a community and technical college.

 

BUSINESSES

Home to more than 7,000 businesses.

COUNTY SEAT

Brainerd is our county seat.

POPULATION

Our winter population is 65,500. Our summer population is nearly 200,000!