Deputy Sheriff

The Blue Line; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Options for medical, dental and vision

Job summary

McHenry County Sheriff's Department Merit Commission is seeking applicants to create an eligibility list for the position of full-time Merited Sheriff's Deputy. A Sheriff’s Deputy performs a variety of complex law enforcement duties and enforces Federal and State laws and County ordinances for the protection of life, health, safety, welfare and property.

Deputies with the Sheriff’s Office provide services through the Patrol, Investigations and Special Services Divisions.

Qualifications

• Twenty-one years of age by date of graduation from the police academy (no maximum).
• High school graduate or GED.
• Possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of complex law enforcement duties and enforce Federal and State laws and County ordinances for the protection of life, health, safety, welfare and property.
• Deputies provide services through the Patrol, Investigations and Special Services Divisions.

Education

High school graduate or GED

Job description

Contact Information

• McHenry County Merit Commission


• McHenry County Government Center


• 2200 N. Seminary Avenue


• Woodstock, IL 60098


• Website: www.mchenrycountyil.gov


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]

Application Deadline

November 14, 2026 @ 12:00 PM

Salary

Starting: $39.06/hour ($81,238.24 annually)

https://www.mchenrysheriff.org/join-us/work-with-us/#patrol-deputy

Position Details

The McHenry County Sheriff's Department Merit Commission is seeking applicants to create an eligibility list for the position of full-time Merited Sheriff's Deputy. A Sheriff's Deputy performs a variety of complex law enforcement duties and enforces Federal and State laws and County ordinances for the protection of life, health, safety, welfare and property. Deputies with the Sheriff's Office provide services through the Patrol, Investigations and Special Services Divisions.

Deputies who live in or within 15 air miles of McHenry County, within a bordering Illinois county (Boone, Cook, DeKalb, Lake, Kane & McHenry), are eligible for a take-home squad car. (Illinois residents only)

Orientation Session

8:30 AM — November 22, 2026 — Huntley High School — 13719 Harmony Road — Huntley, IL. Doors will open at 8:00 AM.

A written exam will be conducted immediately following the orientation.

A physical ability test will be conducted following the written exam.

P.O.W.E.R. test cards will not be accepted.

Benefits

• Paid holidays


• Paid time off


• Options for medical, dental and vision insurance

Eligibility Requirements

• Twenty-one (21) years of age by date of graduation from the police academy (no maximum)


• A high school graduate or GED


• Possess a valid drivers license