Deputy Sheriff
Linn County Civil Service Commission for Deputy Sheriffs
Required Civil Service Fitness & Written Exam – January 4, 2025 at 8 AM
Coe College (Clark Racquet Center) 400 College Drive NE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Essential Functions:
Perform work involving general duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of Linn County ordinances and other pertinent local, State and Federal laws.
Qualifications
To qualify for the position of Deputy Sheriff with Linn County you must meet the following requirements:
- Is a citizen of the United States and a resident of Iowa or intends to become a resident upon being employed
- Is 18 years of age at the time of appointment
- Has a valid driver's or chauffeur's license issued by the state of Iowa
- Is a high school graduate with a diploma, or possesses a GED equivalency certificate
For additional information about qualifications, benefits and training, visit the Linn County Sheriff's Office Deputy Sheriff recruitment webpage: linncountyiowa.gov/993/Deputy-Sheriff-Recruiting.
Linn County Sheriff's Office
As established by the Code of Iowa, Chapter 341A, the Linn County Civil Service Commission for Deputy Sheriffs oversees the deputy sheriff hiring process.