Scott County Hiring Deputy Sheriff
Application Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026, 11:59pm Central Time.
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.
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