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Pine County Board approves deputy sheriff trainee position after discussion on training limits and duties
Summary
The Pine County Board approved creating a nonunion Grade 8 deputy sheriff trainee position to broaden recruitment, with limits on training time and no firearm carry until post-certification; the motion passed 3–1.
The Pine County Board of Commissioners on Thursday approved a job description and authorization to recruit a deputy sheriff trainee position after discussion about recruitment, duties and limits on the program.
The measure was intended to let the Sheriff’s Office hire candidates who are completing required academy or certification work so the county can bring them into the department and evaluate them before filling a full deputy vacancy.
County Administrator Dave Menke told the board the trainee program responds to recruiting challenges and is intended to “expand the pool a little bit to draw in quality candidates.” He said the trainee position would only be filled if a licensed deputy vacancy exists and that…
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