DEPUTY SHERIFF

About This Role

Under the supervision of the shift supervisor, deputy sheriff's may by division assignment be responsible for protection of lives and property, prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, enforcement of laws, service of civil processes, supervision and security of inmates of the county jail and training of probationary employees. The deputy sheriff takes official action whenever and wherever required in a professional manner, within the bounds of the law and in accordance with the Sheriff's Office policies and procedures.<br><br>This position requires that all applicants work shifts. At present time, deputy sheriff’s work one of three shifts and will be assigned to a five day work week with two set days off. Applicants <u>must</u> be able to work weekends and holidays.<br><br>Applicants will be subject to pre-employment drug screening in accordance with Iowa statute 730.5 as part of the application process for the position of Deputy Sheriff of Black Hawk County.<br><br><strong><u>PHYSICAL DEMANDS</u></strong><br>The Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Council, in recognizing the importance of physical fitness in job performance, established the physical test regimen as a pre-employmen

Requirements

<span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0"><em>Minimum Qualifications</em><br></span><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">Must be a citizen of the United States and be able to provide documentation if needed.</span></li><li><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">Must be able to speak, understand, and read the English language.</span></li><li><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">Must be eighteen years of age at the time of appointment.</span></li><li><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">Must be a high school graduate with a diploma, or po