Sheriff Thyen has Twenty Five Years of Experience Serving the Chisago County Community.
Chisago County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff
May 5, 2018 - Present
Chief Deputy
January 2016 - May 2018
Deputy Emergency Manager Director January 2016 - May 2018
Captain - Jail Administrator
April 2004 - January 2016
Corporal - Rush City
April 2003 - April 2004
Contract Deputy - Stacy-Center City
December 2000 - April 2003
Deputy Sheriff
January 1999 - December 2000
Other Agencies
PT Deputy Sheriff - Pine County Sheriff's Department
December 1998 - January 2005
Interim Chief of Police - Rush City Police Department
April 1998 - January 1999
Police Officer - Rush City Police Department
January 1997 - April 1998
Police Reserve Sergeant - Mounds View Police Department
October 1996 - April 1997
Police Reserve Officer - Mounds View Police Department
April 1995 - October 1996
PT Police Officer - MN State Fair
6 years temporary post - 2001,02,08,09,10,11
Education & Certifications
Minnesota State University, Mankato
September 1992 - June 1996
Bachelor of Science Law Enforcement
Bachelor of Science Ethnic Studies
Hibbing Community College
January 1996 - July 1996
Certificate for Minnesota P.O.S.T Skills
South Central College
March 1995 - June 1995
Certificate for Minnesota First Responder
Irondale High School
September 1988 - June 1992
High School Diploma