Deputy Sheriff

Dubuque, IA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 68577 - 89044

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description: Start a Career Where You Will Make a Difference

Do you have passion for community service and helping others Then you should consider a rewarding career as a Deputy with the Dubuque County Sheriffs 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 Sheriffs 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
onSaturday April 18 2026.

Those interested should apply no later than Friday April 03 2026 at the Dubuque County Sheriffs Office 770 Iowa Street Dubuque IA 52001 or at may also call or e-mail Kelly Otting at or for an application.

Applicants passing the written examination must also pass a physical agility test and meet the Iowa Law Enforcement Academys 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 Holidays
One of the top health care packages in Iowa
Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
Family-first organization
Shift Differential pay
Numerous opportunities for advancement or additional training
Maximum pay level achieved in only three years
Contract buyout for previously certified officers
Accelerated Iowa certification for most out-of-state certified peace officers
Extra work and volunteer opportunities

Equal Opportunity

Dubuque County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic information ancestry national origin marital status disability or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Human Resources Department at .

DescriptionStart 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 Sheriffs Office. Our deputies serve as mediators decision makers law enforcers and community outreach...