What are the responsibilities and job description for the Washington County Deputy Sheriff position at Washington County?
The Washington County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) is currently accepting applications to hire immediately and prepare for additional openings on January 1, 207. The applicants who qualify will be added to a list of candidates maintained by the Washington County Civil Service Commission.
The WCSO will conduct the Deputy Sheriff Civil Service Exam as needed when qualified applicants are available. Applicants will be notified of additional information when needed.
** Certified peace officers are NOT REQUIRED to do POST or physical agility testing. **
Applications should be turned in immediately.
Applications may be downloaded from the Washington County website at https://www.washingtoncounty.iowa.gov/Jobs.aspx. Applicants may also contact Human Resources Director Amber Armbruster at aarmbruster@washingtoncounty.iowa.gov.
Starting wages: July 1, 2026 from $32.10 per hour (beginning) to $42.21 per hour (7-year step) depending on experience.
Vacation is earned at a rate of two weeks per year starting out, plus new hires are given 40 hours of vacation after 30 days of employment.
Patrol deputies work 12-hour shifts which includes Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off every other week. (80 hours per 14-day pay period = 6/12-hour shifts and 1/8-hour shift in 14 days).
Washington County contracts with seven communities so typical schedules have multiple deputies on duty.
IPERS Protection Occupation class applicants can take advantage of the IPERS Bill (effective 7/1/24) to improve the Iowa Sheriff's and Deputies Protection Occupation class to retire at 80% and an annual COLA of 1.5% with 30 years of service and being 50 years old or older. (Contact IPERS directly to check on your status and opportunity).
Washington County does offer opportunities for lateral transfers. Depending on years of experience, Iowa ILEA-certified candidates may begin at up to 7 years credit for purposes of pay and vacation when hired. WCSO may provide a signing bonus and/or reimbursement of a police reimbursement agreement as the Sheriff deems appropriate. Iowa certified candidates are not required to perform agility or written POST test to be considered.
Washington County does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, national origin, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
Veterans will be given statutory preference as provided by the State Code of Iowa, section 35C.
All applications should be turned in to the WCSO immediately to be considered in the current testing process.
The next opportunity for applicants required to complete the physical and written testing will be on the following dates:
Applications due by October 25, 2026 with testing on October 24, 2026.
Applications due by November 12, 2026 with testing on November 21, 2026.
Applications due by December 10, 2026 with testing on December 19, 2026.
Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.10 - $42.21 per hour
Expected hours: 42.0 per week
Benefits:
- 457(b)
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Military leave
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32 - $42