| Location | Minneapolis, MN |
| Salary | $87,992.49–$119,619.95 Per Year |
CSI Detective (Internal Hennepin County Sheriffs Office applicants only)
Salary
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Location
Hennepin County
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26SHRF460FM245
Department
Sheriffs Office
Division
Forensic Sciences
Opening Date
11/02/2026
Closing Date
11/17/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Hennepin County Sheriffs Office (HCSO) is currently seeking a CSI Detective to join their team in the Forensic Science Laboratory. Sheriff's CSI Detectives conduct crime scene investigations in communities where the Sheriffs Office is the primary provider of law-enforcement services, in communities where the local police department requests assistance, and in county facilities, including but not limited to, Hennepin Healthcare, and the Adult Corrections Facility.
All Forensic Science Laboratory personnel are required to have a buccal sample collected for the purpose of generating a DNA profile to be included in a laboratory DNA contamination database.
Targeted starting salary range:
$87,992.4864 - $119,619.95 Annually
Full salary range:
$82,936.50 - $124,404.75 Annually
Location and hours:
This position may be assigned to the Crime Scene Unit of the Forensic Science Laboratory Division and requires flexibility in hours including days, evenings, overnights, on-call, weekends, holidays, and requires being on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and 365 days/year.
About the position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of the Hennepin County Sheriffs Office to apply for this position. Limited duration employees are not eligible.
This position is internally classified as a Sheriffs Detective.
Click here to view the job classification specification.
In this position, you will:
Gather, preserve, and analyze facts and evidence.
Give authorized information to attorneys, other law enforcement officers, and the public.
Locate, collect, and preserve evidence; ensure proper chain of custody protocols are followed
Photograph crime scenes and accident scenes.
Measure, sketch, and complete diagrams of crime scenes.
Package evidence for transportation to forensic laboratory facility.
Locate, develop, and recover latent fingerprints.
Conduct presumptive blood tests and use an alternate light source to detect body fluids.
Preform specialized functions including bloodstain pattern recognition, trajectory analysis, and forensic mapping.
Prepare material evidence for courtroom presentations, testify in court, and present and explain photographs, charts, and exhibits.
Educate law enforcement agencies in crime scene management.
Need to have:
One of the following:
Five years or more of law enforcement experience as a licensed peace officer.
Associate degree or higher and three or more years of law enforcement experience as a licensed peace officer.
Must be licensed as a Peace Officer by the State of Minnesota.
A valid drivers license and ability to obtain a Hennepin County drivers permit.
Nice to have:
Experience in crime scene investigations.
Training and Competency testing in:
Trajectory Analysis
Forensic Mapping
Bloodstain Pattern Recognition and Documentation
360 Panoramic Camera operation
Training in:
Leucocrystal Violet (LCV)
Bluestar
Footwear impression photography and collection
Toolmark impression photography and collection
Crime Scene camera systems and crime scene photography
Firearms safe handling
Ability to:
Apply problem solving skills and make data driven recommendations for action.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
About the department:
The Hennepin County Sheriffs Office serves the countys 1.2 million residents. State law mandates most of the sheriffs office duties, including managing the county jail, providing security to the district court, and patrolling the waterways in the county.
The Sheriffs Office also runs specialized initiatives like Criminal Information Sharing and Analysis (CISA), Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF), Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Investigation, Community Outreach and Employee Wellness. The mission of the Hennepin County Sheriffs Office is: Providing quality professional services while building meaningful relationships that are sustainable within our communities, and with our partners, to ensure justice and safety for all.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
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Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and/or a criminal background check.
Applicants must have no felony convictions and must successfully complete a drug test, extensive background investigation, and a pre-employment physical and psychological assessment prior to employment. Applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor on an on-going basis until the vacancy is filled. Invitations to interview will be based on an assessment of education and experience.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Fahad Mansoor
Fahad.Mansoor@hennepincounty.gov
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Why work here?
Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others cant - including:
By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
Employee Benefits Summary
Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.
If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here.
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Are you a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County Sheriffs Office? Limited duration employees are not eligible.
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This position requires a valid drivers license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County Drivers Permit.
Must be licensed as a Peace Officer by the State of Minnesota.
This position may be assigned to the Crime Scene Unit of the Forensic Science Laboratory Division unit and requires flexibility in hours including days, evenings, overnights, on-call, weekends, holidays, and requires being on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and 365 days/year.
Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?
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Have you completed an associate degree or higher?
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If you have completed post-high school education, please list the school(s) you attended, number of credits earned, and indicate your major area(s) of specialization and any degree(s) earned. If you do not have post-high school education, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many years of law enforcement experience do you have as a licensed peace officer?
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Describe your law enforcement experience as a licensed peace officer, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many years of experience do you have in crime scene investigations?
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Briefly describe your experience in crime scene investigations, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Which of the following do you have training and demonstrated competency in? Check all that apply.
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Have you been convicted of a felony as an adult (at the age of 18 years or older)? You cannot be considered for this position if you have been convicted of a felony as an adult.
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Have you ever been convicted of a gross misdemeanor or a misdemeanor (other than parking tickets) as an adult (at the age of 18 years or older)? Conviction is not an automatic elimination from employment; each case is considered individually. However, failure to identify a conviction is cause for automatic ineligibility for hire; or, if hired, subsequent dismissal.
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Please provide information about your felony, gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor convictions. Include the level of each offense, date, location, statute citation number of each offense, the sentence, and whether the conditions of the court have been completed. If you do not provide this information, you may not be considered for this position. Type "None" in the space provided if you do not have a felony, gross misdemeanor, or misdemeanor conviction(s).
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Employer Hennepin County
Address Hennepin County Government Center
300 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487
Phone 612-348-7855