Information Specialist III - Sheriffs Office
Salary
$24.69 - $29.58 Hourly
Location
Duluth, MN
Job Type
Permanent, Full-Time
Job Number
26-088/430-02
Department
Sheriff
Opening Date
06/02/2026
Closing Date
6/16/2026 11:59 PM Central
Kind of Work
St. Louis County Sheriffs Office is seeking an Information Specialist III to join their Civil Process Division at the St. Louis County Courthouse in Duluth, MN. This position requires the ability to work independently and multi-task in a high demand work environment. Completing multiple time-sensitive work assignments while maintaining thorough attention to detail is crucial. The ability to work effectively with team members is critical.
Some responsibilities of the Information Specialist III, Civil Process Division, Duluth Sheriffs Office position include:
The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $24.69 - $34.20 per hour.
This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.
St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.
Distinguishing Features of Work
An employee in this class performs specialized information processing and customer service functions that require experienced judgment to analyze and resolve operational issues and respond appropriately to service demands of the work unit. Duties include explaining departmental regulations, policies and procedures and communicating work related judgments and decisions to customers; and extracting, analyzing and interpreting information from various sources to process records, reports, correspondence, data bases, etc., in accordance with standard procedures requiring the employee to exercise experienced judgment in problem solving and adapting procedures to address work situations. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.
Work Environment
These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Near and midrange vision; visual accommodation; hear within 20 feet; grip; pinch and hand dexterity; and work inside. FREQUENT: Push/pull up to 15 pounds; lift and carry up to 10 pounds; far vision; bend neck; rotate neck; reach; sit; talk/speak; work alone, with, or around others. OCCASIONAL: Move about; reach above shoulder; rotate at waist while sitting or standing; stand; static neck position; stoop/bend; walk; right and left wrist turn; customer/public contact; clients with behavioral challenges; depth perception; field of vision; color vision; extended days; and drive.
Selection Process
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):
Preferred Qualifications:
Thorough working knowledge of legal records and terminology.
RATING SYSTEM:
Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process:
Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 16-21.
Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.
Please Note: When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. Its recommended you draft your answers in a separate document and copy/paste the answers into the application when youre finished writing. Failure to answer and save all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.
VETERANS PREFERENCE:
If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:
Please refer to Minnesota Statue 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here.
PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.
DRUG TESTING:
Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.
BACKGROUND CHECK:
Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:
All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.
NON-DISCRIMINATION:
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.
Eligible St. Louis County employees earn a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
Benefits are prorated for part-time employees and administered in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement or management compensation plan.
01
Please type or clearly print your name.
02
The information you provide related to your education, training, and experience is subject to verification. I understand that giving false information, failing to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification.
03
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County?
04
All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas, and it does not currently participate in E-Verify. Will you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States?
05
Which of the following best describes your level of clerical experience? * Please note that one year full-time experience equals 2080 hours, or 40 hours per week. Part-time hours must be pro-rated, for instance 2 years working 20 hours per week equals 1 year of full-time experience. Your answer must match the work experience section of your application.
06
Typing is an essential function as an Information Specialist III with St. Louis County. Please indicate the number of words per minute you can type below:
07
Which of the following describes your current level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Apple Pages or other similar product?
08
Which of the following best describes your current level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Apple Numbers or other similar product?
09
Below are several components of the position. Please indicate your level of expertise in each. There may be several in which you may have had little or no exposure - thats to be expected.
10
Addition and subtraction
11
Multiplication and division
12
Percentages and fractions
13
Writing skills including proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc.
14
Proofreading documents such as e-mails, letters, memos, records, etc.
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SME Explanation: Questions 16 thru 21 will be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). The questions will be scored and used to help determine 100% of your score. For each question, please list the organization(s) and/or employers where you gained the experience. All information listed must also be supported in the work experience section of your application. I have read and understand the instructions given above and acknowledge that I understand my score is derived 100% from my answers to supplemental questions 16 thru 21.
16
If you indicated you are "proficient" or have "expert proficiency" in Questions 13 and 14, please elaborate by providing at least one example that demonstrates your proficiency. Identify the position and the organization or educational institution where you gained the proficiency.
17
This IS-III position requires you to process large volumes of work in a wide range of law enforcement disciplines, which means you will be interrupted multiple times throughout the day. What knowledge, skills and abilities do you possess that will help you cope with these interruptions while still completing work tasks in a timely and accurate manner?
18
Some of the IS-III responsibilities in the Sheriffs Office include: effectively and accurately processing data in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements; arranging work priorities based on service deadlines, court dates, and statutory requirements; responding to requests from a variety of partnering agencies, and the public, seeking a wide range of departmental services. Describe what skills and/or training you have that qualifies you to handle these responsibilities.
19
Please tell us what you believe is critical in building and maintaining positive working relationships with your co-workers.
20
In this position, the ideal candidate must be self-directed and perform with minimal supervision. Please describe your experience in working in a similar setting and how that has prepared you for this position.
21
How would you handle a situation in which you explained a work procedure to a co-worker or new hire, however, they did not follow your instruction and the outcome was unsatisfactory?
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I certify that my responses to the questions above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Required Question
Employer St. Louis County, Minnesota
Address 100 N 5th Ave. W., Room 1
Duluth, Minnesota, 55802
Phone 218-726-2422
Website http://www.stlouiscountymn.gov