Deputy Sheriff

Summary

Start a Career Where You Will Make a DifferenceDo you have passion for community service and helping others? Then you should consider a rewarding career as a Deputy with the Dubuque County Sheriff's Office. Our deputies serve as mediators, decision makers, law enforcers, and community outreach. You will be helping people in their time of need, in a community that supports law enforcement.The Dubuque County Sheriff's Office is hiring new deputies in Dubuque, IA. We offer competitive wages, generous time off, and comprehensive wellness benefits. The Dubuque County Civil Service Commission will administer competitive examinations for the position of full-time Dubuque County Deputy Sheriff on Saturday, November 21, 2026.Applicants passing the written examination must also pass a physical agility test and meet the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy's Minimum Standards. This test will be administered before the written examination at the ImOn Arena, 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr, Dubuque. Applicants passing both the written exam and physical fitness will then participate in a brief, but scored, Oral Board Interview immediately following the physical fitness portion.PT Standards can be found at: (Download PDF reader)Wondering if you can find a place in our ranks? 15 paid HolidaysOne of the top health care packages in IowaIowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)Family-first organizationShift Differential payNumerous opportunities for advancement or additional trainingMaximum pay level achieved in only three yearsContract buyout for previously certified officersAccelerated Iowa certification for most out-of-state certified peace officersExtra work and volunteer opportunities#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Start a Career Where You Will Make a DifferenceDo you have passion for community service and helping others? Then you should consider a rewarding career as a Deputy with the Dubuque County Sheriff's Office. Our deputies serve as mediators, decision makers, law enforcers, and community outreach. You will be helping people in their time of need, in a community that supports law enforcement.The Dubuque County Sheriff's Office is hiring new deputies in Dubuque, IA. We offer competitive wages, generous time off, and comprehensive wellness benefits. The Dubuque County Civil Service Commission will administer competitive examinations for the position of full-time Dubuque County Deputy Sheriff on Saturday, November 21, 2026.Applicants passing the written examination must also pass a physical agility test and meet the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy's Minimum Standards. This test will be administered before the written examination at the ImOn Arena, 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr, Dubuque. Applicants passing both the written exam and physical fitness will then participate in a brief, but scored, Oral Board Interview immediately following the physical fitness portion.PT Standards can be found at: (Download PDF reader)Wondering if you can find a place in our ranks? 15 paid HolidaysOne of the top health care packages in IowaIowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)Family-first organizationShift Differential payNumerous opportunities for advancement or additional trainingMaximum pay level achieved in only three yearsContract buyout for previously certified officersAccelerated Iowa certification for most out-of-state certified peace officersExtra work and volunteer opportunities#J-18808-Ljbffr