Deputy Sheriff

The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for full-time positions for Deputy Sheriff.  All minimum ILEA hiring standards apply.  The hiring process will include an oral interview, MMPI testing and thorough background check.  Non-ILEA certified applicants, being considered for these positions, will be required to pass the P.O.S.T. Test and Physical Fitness testing also.  Wapello County does offer ILEA certified officers’ opportunities for lateral transfers.  Out-of-state certified applicants will be required pass the ILEA Physical Fitness Standards and to get ILEA certification through examination in Iowa. 

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE AT www.wapellocounty.org/sheriff_and_jail/employment/    or picked up at the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office.  Applications can be mailed to the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office, 330 West Second Street, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501 or emailed to dphillips@wapellocounty.org 

Certified Officers pay and vacation will be determined on years of service.

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

11 paid holidays.

Work six (6) days and off three (3) days 8 hour shifts

Paid sick leave

Retirement benefits under Iowa Public Employees Retirement System.  (IPERS).

Vacation

All uniforms and department equipment provided

For those officers not ILEA certified, Sheriff’s Office will contact you to schedule physical testing and P.O.S.T. testing.

Return Application To

dphillips@wapellocounty.org

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Department: Sheriff and Jail
• Salary Range: $63,000 to $77,000 depending on experience
• Posted: 10/22/24
• Expires: Posted until filled.