Summary
Salary: $80.280Position Summary: The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Lateral Entry Sheriff's Deputy. The successful applicant will perform the duties and responsibilities of a Sheriff's Deputy. You must be a certified peace officer in the State of Illinois, or similar certification in another state. The Winnebago County Sheriff's Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Requirements: Must be a citizen of the United StatesMust be certified as a peace officerMust be at least 21 years of ageMust possess a high school diploma or equivalentMust possess a valid driver's license upon which the applicant may legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of Illinois.Must not have been convicted of a felony nor any other crime which would prevent the applicant from attending a certified academy for basic police training under the Illinois Police Training Act (50 ILSC 705/1 et seq.) or which would prevent the applicant from legally possessing a firearm.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description
Salary: $80.280Position Summary: The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Lateral Entry Sheriff's Deputy. The successful applicant will perform the duties and responsibilities of a Sheriff's Deputy. You must be a certified peace officer in the State of Illinois, or similar certification in another state. The Winnebago County Sheriff's Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Requirements: Must be a citizen of the United StatesMust be certified as a peace officerMust be at least 21 years of ageMust possess a high school diploma or equivalentMust possess a valid driver's license upon which the applicant may legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of Illinois.Must not have been convicted of a felony nor any other crime which would prevent the applicant from attending a certified academy for basic police training under the Illinois Police Training Act (50 ILSC 705/1 et seq.) or which would prevent the applicant from legally possessing a firearm.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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