What are the responsibilities and job description for the Muscatine County Hiring Deputy Sheriff position at Iowa State Sheriffs' and Deputies' Association?
The Muscatine County Sheriff’s Office will conduct testing on multiple dates to maintain a hiring list for the position of Deputy Sheriff. The position is full-time and includes county health benefits and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Beginning salary is $31.26 per hour for an uncertified officer (additional if certified, depending on experience). Job offers will be contingent upon passing a background check, which may include drug testing and polygraph.
*New residency policy*
The Muscatine County Sheriff’s Office has revised its residency area to include the bordering counties of Scott, Cedar, Johnson, and Louisa.
Testing will be held on the following dates: Saturday, June 27, 2026; Saturday, September 19, 2026; Saturday, January 16, 2027; Saturday, April 10, 2027. Physical testing sign in will begin at 9:45 A.M., with test beginning at 10:00 A.M. (Iowa certified officers are exempt from both physical and written testing. Certified officers may have to acquire their most recent POST exam score). Written test will begin at 12:00 P.M. Late arrivals will not be allowed entry. Location of testing will be announced after application deadline for each testing date.
Muscatine County Employment Applications may be picked up at the Muscatine County Jail (400 Walnut St., Muscatine, IA), at the County Administration Office, 414 E 3rd St, Muscatine, online at www.muscatinecountyiowa.gov/employment
or on our app via the QR code
Completed applications must be returned to the Muscatine County Sheriff’s Office, 400 Walnut St., Muscatine, IA 52761, Attn.: Sergeant Jacob McCleary. Incomplete or illegible applications will not be accepted.
Applications shall be submitted by 4:00 P.M. on the following dates: June 12, 2026, for June 27, 2026, test; September 4, 2026, for September 19, 2026, test; December 31, 2026, for January 16, 2027, test; March 26, 2027, for April 10, 2027, test.
Muscatine County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
*New residency policy*
The Muscatine County Sheriff’s Office has revised its residency area to include the bordering counties of Scott, Cedar, Johnson, and Louisa.
Testing will be held on the following dates: Saturday, June 27, 2026; Saturday, September 19, 2026; Saturday, January 16, 2027; Saturday, April 10, 2027. Physical testing sign in will begin at 9:45 A.M., with test beginning at 10:00 A.M. (Iowa certified officers are exempt from both physical and written testing. Certified officers may have to acquire their most recent POST exam score). Written test will begin at 12:00 P.M. Late arrivals will not be allowed entry. Location of testing will be announced after application deadline for each testing date.
Muscatine County Employment Applications may be picked up at the Muscatine County Jail (400 Walnut St., Muscatine, IA), at the County Administration Office, 414 E 3rd St, Muscatine, online at www.muscatinecountyiowa.gov/employment
or on our app via the QR code
Completed applications must be returned to the Muscatine County Sheriff’s Office, 400 Walnut St., Muscatine, IA 52761, Attn.: Sergeant Jacob McCleary. Incomplete or illegible applications will not be accepted.
Applications shall be submitted by 4:00 P.M. on the following dates: June 12, 2026, for June 27, 2026, test; September 4, 2026, for September 19, 2026, test; December 31, 2026, for January 16, 2027, test; March 26, 2027, for April 10, 2027, test.
Muscatine County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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