Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Launches Major Hiring Drive for Correctional Health and Administrative Staff

Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Launches Major Hiring Drive for Correctional Health and Administrative Staff

ANOKA, Minn. — The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office has announced a comprehensive hiring initiative aimed at expanding its correctional health and administrative workforce within the county’s jail facilities.

The campaign seeks to fill multiple nursing and administrative positions that will “provide care or support the care operations of those legally confined to jail,” according to the Sheriff’s Office. All positions will be Anoka County employee roles, stationed at various correctional facilities throughout the county, including the main Anoka County Jail located in downtown Anoka.

The recruitment effort includes both permanent and temporary opportunities designed to strengthen health care delivery and operational efficiency within the county’s correctional system. Available positions include:

• Registered Nurse, Correctional Health
• Licensed Practical Nurse, Correctional Health
• Supervisor, Correctional Health
• Administrative Assistant
• Temp: Licensed Practical Nurse, Correctional Health
• Temp: Registered Nurse, Correctional Health

Applications for these roles are open through October 14, 2025, and can be submitted via the Anoka County Careers Portal at anokacounty.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com.

The Anoka County Jail, which serves as the county’s primary adult detention and booking facility, processes more than 10,000 incarcerations annually. The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that these positions are critical to maintaining quality medical care and ensuring operational support within its correctional environments.

The hiring drive reflects the county’s broader commitment to improving inmate health services, supporting existing staff, and maintaining high standards of safety and professionalism across its detention operations.

For full job descriptions, qualifications, and application instructions, candidates are encouraged to visit the Anoka County Careers Portal before the application deadline.

Source: Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, Anoka County Careers Portal, and Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page.

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