Top 15 Sheriff Jobs in Iowa

DEPUTY SHERIFF
Linn County, IA —Linn County, IA
- $76,107.20 a year
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- High school
- Pass drug screening
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Correctional Officer
Wright County Jail —Clarion, IA
- From $23.75 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Law Enforcement Liaison Jones County Sheriff
Foundation 2 —Anamosa, IA
- $21 - $23 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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3d
Detention Officer-2
Johnson County Iowa —Iowa City, IA
- $32.41 - $36.47 an hour
- Overtime
- BLS Certification
- English
- Mid-level
7d
Detention Officer
Story County, IA —Nevada, IA
- $58,637.54 - $76,740.82 a year
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- US work authorization
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
10d
Detention Officer (Jailer) Full-Time - MALE - Sioux County Sheriff's Office
Sioux County Sheriff's Office —Orange City, IA
- $25.70 - $30.23 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Deputy Sheriff
Louisa County Sheriff's Office —Wapello, IA
- $64,000 - $79,000 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Bilingual
- High school
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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5d
Sheriff's Deputy
Clinton County —Clinton, IA
- From $35.10 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Military
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Corrections Officer
Bremer County Sheriff's Office —Waverly, IA
- $24.67 - $29.71 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Entry level
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Correction Officers
Fayette County Sheriff's Office —West Union, IA
- Computer literacy
- English
- High school diploma or GED
Detention Officer - Female Only
Pottawattamie County —Council Bluffs, IA
- $27.11 - $27.92 an hour
- Full-time
- Serving
- 18 years or older
- Medication administration
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
4d
Cook - Boone County Sheriff's Office
Consolidated Management Company —Boone, IA
- Up to $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
- Kitchen
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2d
Food Service Manager-Clinton County Sheriff IA
Aramark —Clinton, IA
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Bachelor's degree
Civil Service Deputies
Fayette County Sheriff's Office —West Union, IA
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License

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DEPUTY SHERIFF

Linn County, IA
Linn County, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
$76,107.20 a year
7 days ago

Qualifications

English
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE LINN COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF APPLICATION PROCESS:

The Linn County Sheriff’s Office has a lateral transfer program for certified law enforcement peace officers. This program includes a $10,000 structured incentive and a starting salary based on years of service as a certified peace officer. If you are interested in taking advantage of our lateral transfer program, please contact Matt Sandvick, 319-892-6105, [email protected].

The following documents are REQUIRED and must be uploaded with an application:

Current Photograph
Birth Certificate
Transcripts from ALL high school and post-high school educational institutions
Military Release (if applicable)

False statements on the application will be considered sufficient cause for lack of further consideration or even dismissal from the application process. ALL QUESTIONS ON THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION MUST BE ANSWERED IN FULL.

In addition to submitting an application, all applicants MUST attend the Linn County Civil Service Commission physical fitness and written exams as indicated below.

REQUIRED CIVIL SERVICE PHYSICAL FITNESS EXAM & WRITTEN EXAM
Saturday, Saturday 26, 2026, at 8:00 AM
Coe College - Clark Racquet Center
400 College Dr NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

All applicants MUST have their valid driver's license and social security card with them at the time of the testing. The physical fitness exam will be given prior to the written exam. Be sure to wear clothing that is appropriate (gym clothes, tennis shoes, etc.) for physical fitness. You must pass all three sections of the physical fitness standards to be eligible to take the written exam.

For additional information regarding the hiring process, physical fitness standards, written exam study material, and benefits for this position, visit the following link: Deputy Sheriff Recruiting | Linn County, IA - Official Website (linncountyiowa.gov).

Essential Functions

The Deputy Sheriff performs work involving general duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of County laws and other pertinent local and State laws; may be assigned to any of the divisions of the Department; and performs work under general supervision, which involves an element of personal danger.

Each of the following job duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Sheriff are performed on an ongoing regular basis unless otherwise noted. The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to:

Enforcing the laws of the County and all other pertinent local and State laws
Patrolling an assigned area, checking doors and windows and examining premises of unoccupied buildings or residences in order to detect any suspicious conditions in a motorized police vehicle
Investigating suspicious conditions and complaints and making arrests of persons who violate the law
Making traffic arrests and giving violation tickets to those who break traffic laws, aiding motorists, and investigating traffic accidents
Assisting in cases of fires, accidents, rescues, hazardous materials, and disorders in assigned areas as directed
Restoring order, regulating traffic and preparing necessary reports
Conducting investigations of serious crimes and accidental deaths; preserving the scene of the crime, interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects; following up leads and presenting cases to the County Attorney's Office
Serving warrants, subpoenas, and legal papers; handling and supervising evictions, performing repossessions, and placing liens as necessary
Performing the duties of a jailer, including booking and processing prisoners, fingerprinting and photographing prisoners, and screening visitors
Overseeing the care and custody of prisoners and mental health patients, escorting prisoners from the jail to the courthouse or other institutions
Appearing in court as the arresting officer
Assisting on medical calls with CPR and first aid
Maintaining records and preparing reports
Performing all other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR IOWA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
To qualify for the position of Deputy Sheriff with Linn County you must meet the following requirements:

U.S. citizenship and a resident of Iowa upon employment
Age 18 or older and have not reached your 60th birthday at the time of appointment
Current Iowa driver's license or the ability to obtain one before the date of hire
Ability to read and write the English language
High school diploma or GED
Good physical, mental, and emotional condition as determined by a physician; pass drug screening test
Uncorrected vision of not worse than20/100 in either eye, correctable to 20/20, and normal color vision
Normal hearing in each ear
Not be addicted to drugs or alcohol, be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation, and have not been convicted of a felony
Not, by reason of conscience or belief, be opposed to the use of force, when appropriate or necessary to fulfill duties

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