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Deputy Sheriff

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Muscatine County Sheriff's Office

Muscatine, IA (In Person)

$65,021 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/13/2026

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Deputy Sheriff 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 400 Walnut St, Muscatine, IA 52761 $31.26 an hour Muscatine County Sheriff's Office 3 reviews $31.26 an hour
DEPUTY SHERIFF
Muscatine County Sheriff's Office, Muscatine, IA The Muscatine County Sheriff's Office will conduct testing on multiple dates to maintain a hiring list for the position of Deputy Sheriff. The position is full-time and includes county health benefits and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Beginning salary is $31.26 per hour for an uncertified officer (additional if certified, depending on experience.) Job offers will be contingent upon passing a background check, which may include drug testing and polygraph.
NEW RESIDENCY POLICY
The Muscatine County Sheriff's Office has revised its residency area to include the bordering counties of Scott, Cedar, Johnson, and Louisa.
TESTING:
Testing will be held on the following dates: Saturday, June 27, 2026 Saturday, September 19, 2026 Saturday, January 16, 2027 Saturday, April 10, 2027 Physical testing sign-in will begin at 9:45 A.M., with test beginning at 10:00 A.M. (Iowa certified officers are exempt from both physical and written testing. Certified officers may have to acquire their most recent POST exam score.) Written test will begin at 12:00 P.M. Late arrivals will not be allowed entry. Location of testing will be announced after application deadline for each testing date.
TO APPLY
Muscatine County Employment Applications may be picked up at the Muscatine County Jail (400 Walnut St., Muscatine, IA) at the County Administration Office, 414 E. 3rd St., Muscatine, or online at www.muscatinecountyiowa.gov/employment. Completed applications must be returned to the Muscatine County Sheriff's Office, 400 Walnut St., Muscatine, IA 52761,
Attn:
Sergeant Jacob McCleary. Incomplete or illegible applications will not be accepted. Applications shall be submitted by 4:00 P.M.
on the following dates:
June 12, 2026, for June 27, 2026 test September 4, 2026, for September 19, 2026 test December 31, 2026, for January 16, 2027 test March 26, 2027, for April 10, 2027 test Muscatine County is an
Equal Opportunity Employer Salary/Compensation:
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