EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Starting Deputy Wage

Deputy Sheriff I:
$ 2,982 per month / $35,784 per year

Court House Deputy:
$ 2,982 per month / $35,784 per year

Starting Support Staff Wage

Office Support Assistant:
$ 2,228 per month / $26,736 per year

Documents Coordinator:
$ 2,456 per month / $29,472 per year

Equipment: The Sheriff's Department furnishes uniforms and leather.
Retirement: Through North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System. Grand Forks County Contributes 9.12% of employees gross salary
Health Insurance: Grand Forks County contributes to each employee's health care insurance by funding 82% of each plan through Blue Cross and Blue Shield. The employee pays 18% for the plan that is chosen. The current amount that is the responsibility of the employee choosing the single plan is $ 90.86, single with dependant is $ 159.78, and the family plan is $ 236.14. The amount is withdrawn from each of the employee's pay checks for the month.
Annual Leave: Employees receive 12 days paid vacation (96 hours ) annually.
Holiday: Employees receive 12 paid holidays annually.
Sick Leave: Employees receive 12 sick days ( 96 hours ) annually.
Personal Day: Employees receive 2 personal day annually after first year of service.
Longevity: After 3 years of service employees receive $3 per month longevity pay, which is paid annually.
Life Insurance: Employees receive a $3,500 life insurance policy with premium paid by the county.
Deferred Compensation: After 1 year of service employees can participate in a deferred compensation plan administered by the National Association of Counties.
Fitness: Grand Forks County provides a single membership for all Law Enforcement Personnel at Center Court Fitness and/or YMCA.

Wage & Benefits