DEPUTY SHERIFF

Deputy Sheriff

The Linn County Sheriff's Office has a lateral transfer program for certified law enforcement peace officers. This program includes a $10,000 structured incentive and a starting salary based on years of service as a certified peace officer. Required documents for the application must include a current photograph, birth certificate, transcripts from all high school and post-high school educational institutions, and military release if applicable. False statements on the application will be considered sufficient cause for lack of further consideration or even dismissal from the application process. All questions on the employment application must be answered in full. In addition to submitting an application, all applicants must attend the Linn County Civil Service Commission physical fitness and written exams at Coe College - Clark Racquet Center 400 College Dr NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. All applicants must have their valid driver's license and social security card with them at the time of the testing. The physical fitness exam will be given prior to the written exam. Be sure to wear clothing that is appropriate for physical fitness. You must pass all three sections of the physical fitness standards to be eligible to take the written exam.

The Deputy Sheriff performs work involving general duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of County laws and other pertinent local and State laws; may be assigned to any of the divisions of the Department; and performs work under general supervision, which involves an element of personal danger. The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to: enforcing the laws of the County and all other pertinent local and State laws; patrolling an assigned area, checking doors and windows and examining premises of unoccupied buildings or residences in order to detect any suspicious conditions in a motorized police vehicle; investigating suspicious conditions and complaints and making arrests of persons who violate the law; making traffic arrests and giving violation tickets to those who break traffic laws, aiding motorists, and investigating traffic accidents; assisting in cases of fires, accidents, rescues, hazardous materials, and disorders in assigned areas as directed; restoring order, regulating traffic and preparing necessary reports; conducting investigations of serious crimes and accidental deaths; preserving the scene of the crime, interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects; following up leads and presenting cases to the County Attorney's Office; serving warrants, subpoenas, and legal papers; handling and supervising evictions, performing repossessions, and placing liens as necessary; performing the duties of a jailer, including booking and processing prisoners, fingerprinting and photographing prisoners, and screening visitors; overseeing the care and custody of prisoners and mental health patients, escorting prisoners from the jail to the courthouse or other institutions; appearing in court as the arresting officer; assisting on medical calls with CPR and first aid; maintaining records and preparing reports; performing all other related duties as assigned.

To qualify for the position of Deputy Sheriff with Linn County you must meet the following requirements: U.S. citizenship and a resident of Iowa upon employment; age 18 or older and have not reached your 60th birthday at the time of appointment; current Iowa driver's license or the ability to obtain one before the date of hire; ability to read and write the English language; high school diploma or GED; good physical, mental, and emotional condition as determined by a physician; pass drug screening test; uncorrected vision of not worse than 20/100 in either eye, correctable to 20/20, and normal color vision; normal hearing in each ear; not be addicted to drugs or alcohol, be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation, and have not been convicted of a felony; not, by reason of conscience or belief, be opposed to the use of force, when appropriate or necessary to fulfill duties.

Linn County offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, long-term disability (LTD) insurance and wellness incentives.