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Louisa County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Sheriff

Pay: $71,500/yr

Posted: 07/06/2026

Location: Wapello, IA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

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A Law Enforcement Chief or Deputy directs operations and supervises the activities of a local police department or a unit or shift within a department. Implements new initiatives to address problems with crime in the community.

$87,856 / year median in Iowa

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Pay:

$64,000.00 - $79,000.00 per year Job description: •

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

•LOUISA

COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF

The Louisa County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for the full-time position of Deputy Sheriff. This will be for a certified hiring list, with one current position open. Certified Officers are encouraged to apply and may be hired on pay scale by years of service. Applicants must meet minimum hiring standards set by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. Pay and benefits will be commensurate with ILEA certification, training, experience, education and military service. Starting pay will be $29.95/hr to $37.86/hr with further incentive pay, rotating 10-12 hour shifts with (4) day weekends every other weekend, take home vehicle living inside Louisa County and 10 air mile from county living requirements. Current Certified Law Enforcement Officers will not need to conduct a physical test or written exam. Applications can be picked up from the Louisa County Sheriff's Office or found online @ https://louisacountyia.gov/government/employment-opportunities/. A detailed resume is also requested with the application. Completed applications must be received no later than July 31st, 2026. The tentative dates for the physical agility test will be scheduled for the week of August 3 through August 7th 2026 at the Wapello High School Track (Athletic Complex) and written testing set up that week as well. Applications can be directed to Sheriff Brandon Marquardt; any questions please email bmarquardt@louisacountyia.gov. Louisa County is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, bilinguals, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job Type:

Full-time Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$64,000.00 - $79,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person