By Lori Ehde
Rock County is advertising to hire new deputies.
Investigator Clyde Menning has announced he will retire at the end of this year after roughly 30 combined years with the Sheriff's Department and former Luverne Police Department.
Another part-time deputy has indicated he will retire, and the county anticipates additional retirements in the next few years.
"What we're doing is gathering a pool of interested candidates," said Rock County Administrator Kyle Oldre.
According to the advertisement, applicants must have a high school diploma and a two-year degree in law enforcement, plus an eight-week skill course.
"The position assists the Rock County Sheriff's Department in enforcing the law and the protection of life and property throughout the county," the printed ad reads.
Oldre, who serves as the county personnel director, said the application process will continue through October 2003.