October 2024

The Meeker County Sheriff's Office is taking applications for multiple Full-Time Correction Officers. Duties include booking and releasing inmates, monitoring cell areas for security, and administering to inmates’ needs. This position is a rotating shift schedule. Position requirements include but are not limited to keeping accurate records, maintaining composure in stressful situations, process sensitive information in a confidential manner. Meeker County is offering a 24-hour vacation bank upon hire, a competitive starting wage that is based on experience and education. Meeker County also offers a Student Loan Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Catastrophic Medical Leave Program, and an Employee Recognition Program. The pay range for this position in 2024 is $23.56 - $31.66 per hour. For a complete job description and to complete the online application, visit the Meeker County website at www.co.meeker.mn.us and click on Employment Opportunities. Questions may be directed to the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office at 320-693-5414 or Meeker County Human Resources at 320-693-5203. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. An EOE.

About me: I am a passionate candidate for the Litchfield City Council, dedicated to creating positive change in the community. With a background in business, I have years of experience fostering relationships, balancing budgets and problem- solving. I’m committed to addressing key issues such as housing, budgets and taxes, and I aim to represent the voices of all residents. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my wife, Bailey, and my two daughters, hunting, fishing and and proud to call Litchfield home.

About me: I am a retired registered nurse and have been in Litchfield since 1977. I am married with four grown children, four grandchildren, and four grand pups.

About me: Born in Kanab, Utah, near Zion National Park. Moved to Salt Lake City, UT.

About me: Resident of Litchfield for 56 years. Homeowner in Litchfield for 44 years.

About me: I am a graduate of Litchfield High School and St. Cloud State University. I taught in Sartell for three years, worked at a tennis and health club for four years and taught in the Litchfield school system for 28 years. I retired in 2017 but I stay active substitute teaching. I have coached college basketball and tennis along with high school football, basketball, tennis, and track and field. My wife, Jo, and I have four grown children and 12 grandchildren.

About me: I’ve been married for nine years and have a 4-year-old daughter and a 2-year-old son. I grew up in Litchfield and graduated from Litchfield in 2015. After graduation, I enlisted in the Marine Corps and was honorably discharged as a sergeant.

About me: I’m currently an advanced senior manufacturing engineer at Honeywell Aerospace. I received my Bachelor of Science in physics from the Universtiy of Minnesota Minneapolis. I have been in Minnesota since 2000 and moved to Litchfield seven years ago. I have seven children (ages 3-16) in the school district and have an interest in learning more about the educational systems, how they interact with and influence the community and the kids.

About me: I am a 2000 graduate of Litchfield High School. I was a teacher for 6 years before moving back to Litchfield in 2010 with my wife and kids to begin a career in business. I’ve served on the school board since 2021.