Washington County Hiring Deputy Sheriff

Iowa State Sheriffs' and Deputies' Association; Washington; On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Lateral transfers

IPERS protection

Job summary

The Washington County Sheriff's Office in Iowa is recruiting for Deputy Sheriff Civil Service entry-level positions. The office will test when qualified applicants are available and maintains an eligibility list via the Civil Service Commission.

Starting wages range with experience and benefits including IPERS retirement and potential signing bonuses. Applications can be picked up at the Sheriff's Office, downloaded from the county site, or requested by phone or email.

Qualifications

• Certified peace officers are NOT REQUIRED to do POST or physical agility testing.
• IPERS protections and retirement information are available to eligible employees.
• Veterans may receive statutory preference as provided by state law.

Skills

Peace officer certification

Job description

9-15-26
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications to hire immediately and prepare for additional openings on 1-1-2027. The applicants who qualify will be added to a list of candidates maintained by the Washington County Civil Service Commission.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office will conduct Deputy Sheriff Civil Service Entry Level Exam as needed when qualified applicants are available. You will be notified of additional information when needed.

• *Certified peace officers are NOT REQUIRED to do POST or physical agility testing. **

Applications May Be Picked Up At

• o The Washington County Sheriff's Office is located at 2181 Lexington Blvd. in Washington, Iowa.
• o Applications can also be downloaded at the Washington County web site: https://www.washingtoncounty.iowa.gov/Jobs.aspx
• o By contacting the Sheriff's Office at 319-653-2107
• o Email Karla Davis at [e-mail]

Starting Wages

July 1st, 2026, from $32.10/hour (Beginning) to $42.21/hour (7-year step) depending on experience.
Vacation is earned at a rate of two weeks per year starting out, plus new hires are given 40 hours vacation after 30 days of employment.
Patrol Deputies work 12-hour shift. Friday, Saturday, Sundays off every other week.
(80 hours per 14 day pay period = 6 - 12hr shifts and 1 - 8-hour shift in 14 days)
Washington County contracts with seven communities so typical schedules have multiple deputies on duty.
IPERS Protection Occupation Class applicants can take advantage of the recently passed IPERS Bill which went into effect 7-1-24 to improve the Iowa Sheriff's and Deputies Protection Occupation Class to retire at 80% and an annual COLA of 1.5% with 30 years of service and being 50 years old or older.
Contact IPERS to check on your status and opportunity.
Washington County does offer opportunities for lateral transfers. Depending on years of experience, Iowa ILEA Certified candidates can begin at up to 7 years credit for purposes of pay and vacation when hired. Washington County Sheriff's Office can provide a signing bonus and/or reimbursement of a police reimbursement agreement as the Sheriff deems appropriate. Iowa certified candidates are not required to perform physically agility or written POST testing to be considered.
Washington County does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, national origin, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
Veterans will be given statutory preference as provided by the State Code of Iowa section 35C.
The next opportunity for applicants required to complete the Physical and Written testing will be on the following dates.
Applications due October 15th with testing on October 24th
Applications due November 12th with testing on November 21st
Applications due December 10th with testing on December 19th
You will be notified of additional information when needed.