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Winnebago County Illinois

Sheriffs Deputy - Lateral Entry

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A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

$70,105 / year median in Illinois

+3% projected growth

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Job Summary The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Lateral Entry Sheriff's Deputy. The successful applicant will perform the duties and responsibilities of a Sheriff's Deputy. You must be a certified peace officer in the State of Illinois, or similar certification in another state.

Qualifications Must be a citizen of the United StatesMust be certified as a peace officerMust be at least 21 years of ageMust possess a high school diploma or equivalentMust possess a valid driver's license upon which the applicant may legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of Illinois.

Must not have been convicted of a felony nor any other crime which would prevent the applicant from attending a certified academy for basic police training under the Illinois Police Training Act (50 ILSC 705/1 et seq.) or which would prevent the applicant from legally possessing a firearm.

Examinations Background InvestigationPsychological AssessmentMedical ExaminationPlease note that if you intentionally omit or leave information off of your application, or if you lie on your application, that is considered an automatic disqualifier, and your application will be removed from consideration.

The Winnebago County Sheriff's Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr Job Description The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Lateral Entry Sheriff's Deputy. The successful applicant will perform the duties and responsibilities of a Sheriff's Deputy. You must be a certified peace officer in the State of Illinois, or similar certification in another state.

Qualifications Must be a citizen of the United StatesMust be certified as a peace officerMust be at least 21 years of ageMust possess a high school diploma or equivalentMust possess a valid driver's license upon which the applicant may legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of Illinois.

Must not have been convicted of a felony nor any other crime which would prevent the applicant from attending a certified academy for basic police training under the Illinois Police Training Act (50 ILSC 705/1 et seq.) or which would prevent the applicant from legally possessing a firearm.

Examinations Background InvestigationPsychological AssessmentMedical ExaminationPlease note that if you intentionally omit or leave information off of your application, or if you lie on your application, that is considered an automatic disqualifier, and your application will be removed from consideration.

The Winnebago County Sheriff's Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr