Deputy Sheriff

Notice

The Butler County Civil Service Commission will conduct a Civil Service Examination for the appointment of Deputy Sheriff of Butler County, Iowa as follows:

Date: To Be Determined 
Time: To Be Determined
Place: Butler County Sheriff’s Office
428 6 th Street
Allison, Iowa 50602

Minimum qualifications for such appointment will be in accordance with the minimum standards as set forth by the Law Enforcement Academy Council.

If an applicant is not able to attend our testing, they shall attempt to test at alternate sites/agencies within the state and transfer scores for the POST and physical agility testing.  If no alternate dates are available within the state, applicant shall give written request prior to closing of the posting November 25 th ,2025 to the civil service commission with the reason for the alternate testing date.  The commission will decide if alternate date will be provided.

Applications, job description and minimum requirements are available online by visiting Butler County’s website at Applications must be completed online no later than November 25 th ,2025 by 4:00 P.M. The physical test and written test will be held on the same day for those who have qualified.

Pat Vickers, Chairman
Buter County Civil Service Commission
 

BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Sheriff’s Deputy (Patrol Classification)
Department: Sheriff’s Office
Immediate Supervisor: Sheriff
Shift: Assigned shift rotation of 6 days on and 3 days off schedule including work on nights, holidays and weekends. Additional hours as needed.
Location: Butler County
Salary Range: $ 33.17 to $42.00 hourly based on experience

Approved by: Sheriff                                                      Date: August 28 th ,2026

Applications are due by October 1 st ,2026 by 4:00 P.M.

Deputy Sheriff Job Description:

The County Sheriff is elected, and a Sheriff’s Deputy is employed directly by the Sheriff.   A Deputy is expected to perform all duties to the Sheriff’s level of expectation. 

Butler County has around 15,000 residents and one of the advantages of working for a smaller county like Butler is that you will be involved in all aspects of Law Enforcement very early in your new career.

Butler County Deputies have duties in the Jail, Courthouse, Schools, Cities and Rural Areas around Butler County. 

Deputies will work with prisoners and staff in the Jail and Sheriff’s Office, along with our citizens, emergency service providers and other agencies in and around the rest of the county. 

Deputies on routine patrol provide service to the citizens by enforcing traffic and criminal law while also rendering assistance through investigations, working with mental health patients, prisoners and other general service work. 

Some service examples include:

Quiet disturbances and arrest law violators.

Serving of summons, subpoena and other civil paperwork.

Patrol the county and cities in vehicle and on foot.

Provide investigation and traffic control at accident sites.

Render CPR, AED and other lifesaving medical assistance as needed.

Investigate crimes and suspicious activity.

Transport and escort prisoners and subjects with mental health issues.

Operate radios, vehicles and weapons of various kinds.

Locates and takes persons into custody on arrest warrants.
Ability to upload, type or record data on computer system using a variety of programs.
The requirements and duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Qualification Requirements: ( In no case shall a Deputy Sheriff be appointed unless the person meets the following requirements.
Must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Iowa or intends to become a resident upon being employed.

Non-residents of Butler County are required to establish residency in the county within six (6) months from date of hire.
Applicant is of good moral character
Applicant is not addicted to drugs or alcohol.

Must have a valid Iowa Driver's License, chauffeur’s license, or CDL issued by the State of Iowa and be insurable for driving under county insurance company policies.
Applicant will also be subject to The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) test, or a similar test approved by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, polygraph test, Criminal Background Check and fingerprint search shall be taken before employment as a Deputy Sheriff

Applicant will also be subject to post offer, pre-employment drug and physical testing.
Education and Experience:
Must be at least 18 years of age and a High School graduate
Physical Demands:
Must pass a physical performance examination, oral interview and receive a passing grade on the written test for Civil Service. A Minimum score of eighty (80) shall be required for employment.
Is not by reason of conscience or belief opposed to the use of force, when necessary to fulfill that person’s duties. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to physical harm caused by an emotional citizen or the general public.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include uncorrected vision not less than 20/100 either eye. Corrected to 20/20 normal color vision. 
Normal hearing, each ear.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to work in adverse weather conditions (i.e. extreme heat or cold, rain, snow, etc.)

Butler County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.  Butler County is subject to and has adopted a policy in compliance with the 2008 Smokefree Air Act.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.