Sheriff Deputy

Summary

Deputy Sheriff

Notice of Civil Service Entrance Examination for Dallas County Deputy Sheriff. Dallas County, Iowa is taking applications for Deputy Sheriff. We are looking for both uncertified and certified applicants to come work for the fastest growing county in Iowa, and one of the fastest growing counties in the United States! To apply: Complete an application on Dallas County's website. Please include a cover letter and resume. For more information on requirements to become a certified Peace Officer in the state of Iowa, please visit the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy's website. Uncertified applicants (including certified officers outside of Iowa) We will be conducting entrance examinations for Deputy Sheriff the week of September 28th, 2026 through October 3rd, 2026 at the Dallas County Sheriff's Office located at 28985 Thin Blue Line Lane Adel, Iowa. Testing will be done by appointment to accommodate as many applicants as possible. Each candidate will be required to present a state driver's license or state I.D. card (state of current residence) before participating in the testing process. The testing process will include a physical agility test and a written test (POST). Minorities, females, and bi-lingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted no later than 9:00am on September 18th 2026. Iowa certified peace officers DO NOT have to take the physical agility test or the POST test. Certified applicants do not have to be present for initial testing. You will be contacted by our office for interviews.

Effective July 1, 2026: Starting pay for non-certified applicants is $36.64/hour. Certified applicants are eligible to begin as high as $44.71/hour depending on experience. Deputies will top out at $51.36/hour * at the conclusion of the union contract. Certified applicants are also eligible for longevity pay which is in addition to the rates given. Some reasons to consider the Dallas County Sheriff's Office!

• Great benefits (very good insurance at low costs including flex spending and life insurance)
• Awesome retirement-the best IPERS plan there is (special class-can retire at 50 years old with 22 years on the job)
• Young aggressive department with good equipment
• Take home cars for patrol/special assignments-no commute time
• Firearms are issued including patrol rifle (brand new) and plate carrier
• All uniforms are provided including bullet proof vests
• Shift differential for Afternoon and Midnight shifts *
• Longevity pay for every 5 years of experience
• 11 paid holidays
• 5 on 3 off patrol schedule
• Brand new Sheriff's Office
• Expanded vacation accrual for new hires
• Lots of overtime and off duty jobs available
• Multiple Monday-Friday assignments available
• Rural and Urban patrol areas for variety
• SERT/Drug Task Force/Specialized instructor assignments
• Brand new indoor Shooting Range/Training Facility

Dallas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Dallas County participates in E-Verify.

Benefits

Full-time employees are defined as those that are regularly scheduled to work at least 40 hours per week. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits at the 1st of the month following their first 30 days as a Dallas County employee, unless otherwise noted.

• Health benefits {medical, dental, vision} are offered as a complete health insurance package; however, employees may choose to accept dental and/or vision coverage only for an alternate monthly rate
• Complete package: Single plan- $25.83/month; Family plan- $245.96/month
• Dental only: Single plan - $0 (premium covered by the County); Family plan- $5.48/month
• Vision: Single plan - $0 (premium covered by the County); Family plan - $3.36/month
• Participation in the IPERS retirement plan, beginning the first day of employment
• Short Term Disability which covers 60% of the employee's monthly salary after a 14 day waiting period - Premium fully paid by the County
• Long Term Disability which covers 66.66% of the employee's monthly salary after a 120 day waiting period - Premium fully paid by the County
• Term Life Insurance policy of $50,000 for the employee - Premium fully paid by the County
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance available for the employee and eligible dependents - Premium paid fully by the employee
• Flex Spending Account (pre-tax) – Premium paid by employee. Medical: $3400/year limit; Dependent Care: $7500/year limit
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 1 floating holiday per year
• Vacation time – Regular, full-time Department Heads/Elected Officials starting at 4.62 hours/pay period (120 hours/year); Regular, full-time employee accrual starting at 3.08 hours/pay period (80 hours/year; Regular, full-time, 24 or 48 hour shift EMS employee accrual starting at 2.31 hours/pay period (60 hours/year)
• Sick time – Regular, full-time employee accrual at 5.54 hours/pay period (144 hours/year); Regular, full-time, 24 or 48 hour shift EMS employee accrual at 7.75 hours/pay period (201.6 hours/year)
• Employee Assistance Program - Premium fully paid by the County
• AFLAC Supplemental Policies - Premium fully paid by the employee
• MetLife Aura Identity & Fraud Protection - Premium fully paid by the employee

Job Description

Deputy Sheriff

Notice of Civil Service Entrance Examination for Dallas County Deputy Sheriff. Dallas County, Iowa is taking applications for Deputy Sheriff. We are looking for both uncertified and certified applicants to come work for the fastest growing county in Iowa, and one of the fastest growing counties in the United States! To apply: Complete an application on Dallas County's website. Please include a cover letter and resume. For more information on requirements to become a certified Peace Officer in the state of Iowa, please visit the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy's website. Uncertified applicants (including certified officers outside of Iowa) We will be conducting entrance examinations for Deputy Sheriff the week of September 28th, 2026 through October 3rd, 2026 at the Dallas County Sheriff's Office located at 28985 Thin Blue Line Lane Adel, Iowa. Testing will be done by appointment to accommodate as many applicants as possible. Each candidate will be required to present a state driver's license or state I.D. card (state of current residence) before participating in the testing process. The testing process will include a physical agility test and a written test (POST). Minorities, females, and bi-lingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted no later than 9:00am on September 18th 2026. Iowa certified peace officers DO NOT have to take the physical agility test or the POST test. Certified applicants do not have to be present for initial testing. You will be contacted by our office for interviews.

Effective July 1, 2026: Starting pay for non-certified applicants is $36.64/hour. Certified applicants are eligible to begin as high as $44.71/hour depending on experience. Deputies will top out at $51.36/hour * at the conclusion of the union contract. Certified applicants are also eligible for longevity pay which is in addition to the rates given. Some reasons to consider the Dallas County Sheriff's Office!

• Great benefits (very good insurance at low costs including flex spending and life insurance)
• Awesome retirement-the best IPERS plan there is (special class-can retire at 50 years old with 22 years on the job)
• Young aggressive department with good equipment
• Take home cars for patrol/special assignments-no commute time
• Firearms are issued including patrol rifle (brand new) and plate carrier
• All uniforms are provided including bullet proof vests
• Shift differential for Afternoon and Midnight shifts *
• Longevity pay for every 5 years of experience
• 11 paid holidays
• 5 on 3 off patrol schedule
• Brand new Sheriff's Office
• Expanded vacation accrual for new hires
• Lots of overtime and off duty jobs available
• Multiple Monday-Friday assignments available
• Rural and Urban patrol areas for variety
• SERT/Drug Task Force/Specialized instructor assignments
• Brand new indoor Shooting Range/Training Facility

Dallas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Dallas County participates in E-Verify.

Benefits

Full-time employees are defined as those that are regularly scheduled to work at least 40 hours per week. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits at the 1st of the month following their first 30 days as a Dallas County employee, unless otherwise noted.

• Health benefits {medical, dental, vision} are offered as a complete health insurance package; however, employees may choose to accept dental and/or vision coverage only for an alternate monthly rate
• Complete package: Single plan- $25.83/month; Family plan- $245.96/month
• Dental only: Single plan - $0 (premium covered by the County); Family plan- $5.48/month
• Vision: Single plan - $0 (premium covered by the County); Family plan - $3.36/month
• Participation in the IPERS retirement plan, beginning the first day of employment
• Short Term Disability which covers 60% of the employee's monthly salary after a 14 day waiting period - Premium fully paid by the County
• Long Term Disability which covers 66.66% of the employee's monthly salary after a 120 day waiting period - Premium fully paid by the County
• Term Life Insurance policy of $50,000 for the employee - Premium fully paid by the County
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance available for the employee and eligible dependents - Premium paid fully by the employee
• Flex Spending Account (pre-tax) – Premium paid by employee. Medical: $3400/year limit; Dependent Care: $7500/year limit
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 1 floating holiday per year
• Vacation time – Regular, full-time Department Heads/Elected Officials starting at 4.62 hours/pay period (120 hours/year); Regular, full-time employee accrual starting at 3.08 hours/pay period (80 hours/year; Regular, full-time, 24 or 48 hour shift EMS employee accrual starting at 2.31 hours/pay period (60 hours/year)
• Sick time – Regular, full-time employee accrual at 5.54 hours/pay period (144 hours/year); Regular, full-time, 24 or 48 hour shift EMS employee accrual at 7.75 hours/pay period (201.6 hours/year)
• Employee Assistance Program - Premium fully paid by the County
• AFLAC Supplemental Policies - Premium fully paid by the employee
• MetLife Aura Identity & Fraud Protection - Premium fully paid by the employee