Scott County Hiring Deputy Sheriff

Iowa State Sheriffs' and Deputies' Association; Iowa; On-site; USD 72,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring Bonus

Certified Officer Incentives

Vacation Accrual

Job summary

Iowa State Sheriffs' and Deputies' Association is seeking a Deputy Sheriff in Iowa. The role involves investigating violations, patrolling assigned areas, and responding to a variety of emergency calls to support the safety of residents and visitors.

Certified officers may qualify for incentives, including a $5,000 hiring bonus and a wage range of $34.64–$40.52 per hour. Public vacations accrue 80–120 hours yearly for certified officers. End date: 2026-10-23.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Officer in Iowa.

Responsibilities

• Investigates reported and observed violations of laws and ordinances.
• Patrols assigned areas and responds to emergency calls to maintain public safety.

Job description

Application Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026, 11:59pm Central Time.

https://www.scottcountyiowa.gov/hr/job/deputy-sheriff-1

Under general supervision, the Sheriff's Deputy investigates reported and observed violations of laws and ordinances, patrols assigned areas, and responds to a variety of emergency calls to support a maintain the safety of Scott County citizens and visitors.

Certified Officer Incentives: $5,000 hiring bonus! ($2,500 after 90 days, $1,500 after one year, and $1,000 after two years) Deputies currently certified through ILEA or certified in another state are eligible to start between $34.64/hr and $40.52/hr. Vacation accruals of 80- 120 hours a year for certified officers.

Per IA Administrative code, the physical agility testing requirement and the written testing requirement are waived for a law enforcement officer currently certified in the state of Iowa. If the certified officer met all requirements of rule 501-2.1(80B) when the officer was initially hired and if, without a break of more than 180 days is hired by another law enforcement agency. Persons not meeting the above criteria must take the physical agility test and the written examination in accordance with Iowa code and the rules of the civil service commission.