Dakota County
A Premier place in which to Live and Work
The work County government does is unique. There are many meaningful careers that make a real difference in the lives of the citizens of Dakota County. We do everything from protecting children to protecting the environment. We pave and plow roads, provide spectacular parks, and manage premier libraries. We prosecute criminals, run a jail and monitor thousands of offenders on probation or parole. But there’s more. We keep property and vital records, issue a variety of licenses and permits, and run elections. We protect the health of communities, take care of the vulnerable and work to eliminate poverty.
Dakota County employs nearly 1800 individuals whose talent and contributions makes Dakota County a premier place to live and work. We consists of four divisions, 27 departments that work in 20 locations across the County including three primary service centers, nine public libraries, a transportation maintenance facility, and other smaller facilities.
Our County’s effectiveness is directly linked to the contributions made by our employees and makes our County strong. We believe in providing our employees opportunities for personal growth and success and we offer a comprehensive benefit package (including free parking) that few organizations can beat.
For more information or to find out about our exciting career opportunities check out our video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4A06010Rq8
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Traffic Services Technician, Intermediate
Rosemount, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open-competitive DEPARTMENT: Transportation HOURS: Full-time FULL SALARY RANGE: $52,326 - 81,760/year (105 grade Level) DOQ LOCATION: Empire UNION: None CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026 Wha...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Eagan, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Parks and Open Spaces HOURS: Various PAY RANGE: $16.00 - 18.00/hour dependent on qualifications LOCATION: Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, Eagan UNION: None CLOSE DATE: This positi...
14h
| Job Type | Temporary |
Eagan, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Parks and Open Spaces HOURS: Various PAY RANGE: $17.00 - $20.00/hour dependent on qualifications LOCATION: Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, Eagan UNION: None CLOSE DATE: This posti...
14h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Sheriff HOURS: Full-time FULL SALARY RANGE: $73,515- $114,868 PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $73,515- $91,894 LOCATION: Hastings, LEC UNION: MNPEA CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on 10/19/2026 D...
14h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Assistant Criminal Division Head
Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: County Attorney HOURS: Full-time FULL SALARY RANGE: $129,560 - $202,438/year (113 Grade Level) LOCATION: Judicial Center, Hastings UNION: None CLOSE DATE: Friday, October 23, 20...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open, Competitive DEPARTMENT: Human Resources HOURS: M-F 8 am-4:30 pm SALARY RANGE: $92,218- $144,090 /year (Grade 110) LOCATION: Hastings, MN Administration Center UNION: None CLOSE DATE: 4:30pm on 10/12/2...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Administrative Coordinator (Public Services and Revenue Administration)
Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Public Services & Revenue Administration HOURS: Full Time PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $65,638 - $82,048 FULL SALARY RANGE: $65,638 - $102,560 LOCATION: Hastings UNION: None CLOSE DA...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
West St. Paul, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open competitive DEPARTMENT: Facilities Management HOURS: Full-time PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $52,326 - 65,408/year FULL SALARY RANGE: $52,326 - 81,760/year LOCATION: Various throughout the Dakota County Park...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
General Duty Deputy (Sheriff's Office)
Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Sheriff HOURS: Full-time; various shifts PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $73,515- $91,894/year FULL SALARY RANGE: $73,515- $114,868/year *Potential for an additional $7.00/hr or $14,616...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
West St. Paul, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Temporary/Seasonal DEPARTMENT: Parks HOURS: 15-25 hours per week. Predominantly weekend hours with additional shifts Monday-Friday including mornings, mid-day, and evenings. HIRING RANGE: $19.00 - $22.00/ho...
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| Job Type | Full Time |