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 POST test and Physical Fitness testing. ILEA Certified Officers with a break in employment as a Law Enforcement Officer for a 180 Days or longer will be required to pass the ILEA Physical Fitness Standards. 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $62,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
Work Location: In person