Koochiching County Sheriff's Office

10/05/2026

Deputies will be removing rock and hazard markers on Rainy today. The park service will start this process today as well. I believe navigational markers will also be removed this week. Please boat with CAUTION.

09/08/2026

ELIGIBILITY ROSTER FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS
FULL-TIME E911 DISPATCHER/CORRECTION OFFICER

Classification: Union
Starting Pay: $26.02 - $34.59, depending on qualifications and experience.
Normal Hours of Work: Shift work, including 6:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Benefits: County provided health insurance (free single coverage and premium sharing for family coverage); County provided Basic Life and AD&D Life Insurance; PERA retirement.

Koochiching County is looking to establish an eligibility roster for future full-time vacancies. E911Dispatcher/Correction Officer vacancies. Under the direction of the Jail Administrator, the E911 Dispatcher/Correction Officer is responsible for providing dual responsibilities of E911 Dispatching and Correctional Officer responsibilities. When serving as Correctional Officer, the job is responsible for providing security for the County Jail by controlling the entrances and exits to the outer and inner perimeter of the jail; to receive, search, process, discipline and release or secure as required all lawfully arrested or sentenced persons, to control and care for inmates assigned to the jail facility, to enforce rules and regulations, to maintain order, and to prevent escapes.

Minimum Qualifications for Applicant:
Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
Must have a valid Minnesota Driver’s License.
Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
Must have excellent verbal and communication skills.
Must have the ability to physically restrain inmates if necessary.
Computer skills required.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Previous training or experience in Corrections and/or 911 Dispatching is desirable, but not required.

Applications and job description are available on the Koochiching County Website: http://www.koochiching.gov/203/Employment.

Completed applications accompanied by resumes are to be returned to:
Koochiching County Human Resources
715 4th Street
International Falls, MN 56649.


Koochiching County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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07/04/2026

The Sheriff’s Office is wishing everyone a safe and happy 4th of July!

06/26/2026

The Koochiching County Jail is looking for a full time cook.

05/15/2026

Dispatch is currently experiencing issues with the non-emergency landline. We are working to resolve the issue.