Deputy Sheriff

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.

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)

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