Deputy Sheriff

Deputy Sheriff Dubuque County 1 Positions

ID: 2025-00109

Posted On 09/04/2026 Job Overview Description Start a Career Where You Will Make a Difference Do you have passion for community service and helping others? Then you should consider a rewarding career as a Deputy with the Dubuque County Sheriff's Office. Our deputies serve as mediators, decision makers, law enforcers, and community outreach. You will be helping people in their time of need, in a community that supports law enforcement. The Dubuque County Sheriff's Office is hiring new deputies in Dubuque, IA. We offer competitive wages, generous time off, and comprehensive wellness benefits. The Dubuque County Civil Service Commission will administer competitive examinations for the position of full-time Dubuque County Deputy Sheriff on Saturday, November 21, 2026. Those interested should apply no later than Friday, November 06, 2026 , at the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office, 770 Iowa Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 or at You may also call or e-mail Kelly Otting at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io for an application. Applicants passing the written examination must also pass a physical agility test and meet the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy's Minimum Standards. This test will be administered before the written examination at the ImOn Arena, 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr, Dubuque. Applicants passing both the written exam and physical fitness will then participate in a brief, but scored, Oral Board Interview immediately following the physical fitness portion. PT Standards can be found at: (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) Wondering if you can find a place in our ranks?

• 15 paid Holidays
• One of the top health care packages in Iowa
• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
• Family-first organization
• Shift Differential pay
• Numerous opportunities for advancement or additional training
• Maximum pay level achieved in only three years
• Contract buyout for previously certified officers
• Accelerated Iowa certification for most out-of-state certified peace officers
• Extra work and volunteer opportunities

Primary Contact 1684871036959 Tracey Martin HR Generalist, Human Resources View phone number on click.appcast.io Phone Phone Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax View email address on click.appcast.io Email True False True Job Details Categories Government/Public Service Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Pay/Salary $74,927.52 - $97,304.76 Annually Company ID 975 Job REQ # 2025-00109 # Positions 1 Start Date 20260904 End Date 20261023 Featured Job 1 TH Ad TH Comments Similar Jobs Manufacturing Associate - RHEEC (2nd Shift Assembl Rite Hite Corp Engineering Technician Modernfold Land Surveying Intern Origin Design Assistant Infant Toddler Teacher Noah’s Ark Child Development Center Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach University of Dubuque Manufacturing Associate - RHEEC (1st Shift Assembl Rite Hite Corp Mechanic City of Dubuque Head Women's Wrestling Coach University of Wisconsin-Platteville Structural Engineering Intern Origin Design Kitchen Workers/ Housekeeper Express Employment Professionals Project Manager / Production Coordinator Design Build Structures Sales Representative - New Mexico/West Texas Flexsteel Industries, Inc Floating Child Care Teacher Noah’s Ark Child Development Center Retail Pharmacy Tech MercyOne Power Wash Technician Express Employment Professionals Usher Diamond Jo Casino Senior Data Scientist McGraw Hill Childcare Administrative Assistant- Early Learning Dubuque Community Y Account Manager – Property & Casualty Kunkel & Associates, Inc. Dealer Trainee-$1,500 Retention Bonus Diamond Jo Casino Share this Job Dubuque County About the Company The Dubuque County Courthouse was built in 1891. The Courthouse serves as the center of County Government offices, and is a dominant landmark in the downtown Dubuque area. It is located at 720 Central Avenue in Dubuque. Access Dubuque