Deputy Sheriff
The Muscatine County Sheriff’s Office will be testing on multiple dates to fill open Deputy Sheriff positions and maintain a hiring list. The position is full-time and includes county health benefits and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Beginning salary is $29.91 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 a 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 will be held on the following dates:
- Saturday, April 5, 2025
- Saturday, July 12, 2025
- Saturday, October 11, 2025
- Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Physical testing sign-in will begin at 9:45 A.M., with the 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). The written test will begin at 12:00 P.M. Late arrivals will not be allowed entry. Location of testing will be announced after the application deadline for each testing date.
Paper 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, IA). Completed paper 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:
- March 19, 2025, for April 5, 2025 test
- June 25, 2025, for July 12, 2025 test
- September 24, 2025, for October 11, 2025 test
- December 17, 2025, for January 10, 2026 test
Muscatine County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Department: Sheriff
- Posted: 2/4/25
- Expires: Posted until filled.
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