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Sheriff's Deputy - Lateral Entry

Winnebago County
Rockford, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/15/2026 CLOSED ON 10/11/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sheriff's Deputy - Lateral Entry position at Winnebago County?

The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Lateral Entry Sheriff's Deputy. The successful applicant will perform the duties and responsibilities of a Sheriff's Deputy. You must be a certified peace officer in the State of Illinois, or similar certification in another state. The Winnebago County Sheriff's Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


 


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be a citizen of the United States
  • Must be certified as a peace officer 
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license upon which the applicant may legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of Illinois.
  • Must not have been convicted of a felony nor any other crime which would prevent the applicant from attending a certified academy for basic police training under the Illinois Police Training Act (50 ILSC 705/1 et seq.) or which would prevent the applicant from legally possessing a firearm.
  • The Winnebago County Sheriff's Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants must successfully pass the following examinations

  • Background Investigation
  • Psychological Assessment
  • Medical Examination
*Please note that if you intentionally omit or leave information off of your application, or if you lie on your application, that is considered an automatic disqualifier, and your application will be removed from consideration.*  

The Winnebago County Sheriff's Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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