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The Chickasaw County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement service, operates the county jail, manages the s*x offender registry, court house security, service of civil papers and civil process and issues weapons permits.

11/02/2026

11/02/2026
******EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY******

The Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office is currently taking applications and accepting resumés for a full-time Deputy Sheriff.

The full-time position consists of 80 hours every pay period (every two weeks). 5 - 12-hour shifts and 2 – 10-hours shifts, with every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off. We offer outer carriers, take home vehicles, updated equipment and training opportunities.

Certified Peace Officers currently employed with a Law Enforcement Agency will receive 80 hours of vacation upon successful completion of the probationary period.

Lateral Transfers for Certified Officers are accepted. Non-certified are encouraged to apply. Non-certified applicants will have to pass as POST (Police Officer Selection Test) exam and complete the ILEA (Iowa Law Enforcement Academy) physical fitness testing standards. Applicants will be notified of the testing dates. Final applicants must take a psychological test and pass a background check.

Current Wage Scale as of July 1, 2026:
Starting wage - $34.53/hr
End of probation - $36.18/hr

Resumés with a cover letter can be emailed to Sheriff Ryan Shawver at [email protected] or dropped off in person at 116 N. Chestnut Avenue, New Hampton or sent via mail to Chickasaw County Sheriff P.O. Box 427, New Hampton, IA 50659.

Applications will be accepted until Monday 11/16/2026 at 4:00 P.M. Applications may be picked up at the Chickasaw County Sheriff's Office at 116 N. Chestnut Ave, New Hampton, IA 50659 or go to www.chickasawcounty.iowa.gov and click on employment opportunities. DO NOT APPLY via Facebook.

Chickasaw County is an equal opportunity employer.

10/28/2026

Public Safety Reminders

10/28/2026

The Chickasaw County Sheriff's Office would like to make everyone aware of two recent concerns in our area.

🚗 Vehicle Break-Ins: Over the past week, our office has received several reports of vehicles being entered and items stolen. We want to remind everyone to ALWAYS lock your vehicles, even when parked in your own driveway, especially overnight. Remove valuables whenever possible, or at a minimum, keep them out of plain sight.

📱 Phone Scam Alert: We have also been made aware of a phone scam involving individuals claiming to be from the Chickasaw County Sheriff's Office and demanding payment for an overdue balance. These calls may even appear to come from a local phone number. Our office will NEVER call you demanding payment for anything. If you receive one of these calls, do not provide any personal or financial information.

👀 See Something Suspicious? Report It!
We appreciate everyone who continues to be vigilant and promptly reports suspicious vehicles or activity. While we cannot be everywhere at once, we may have a deputy nearby who can respond. Your timely reports help us investigate these incidents and keep our communities safe.

Please report any incident to our office directly at 641-394-3121 and select option 2 to report it to our 24 hour communications center.

Sheriff Ryan Shawver
Chickasaw County Sheriff's Office

08/14/2026

STEP Wave

08/14/2026
The Governors Traffic Safety Bureau next Special Traffic Enforcement Program Wave is scheduled for August 19 through September 7th.

07/22/2026

🌽 STOP. LOOK. SAVE LIVES. 🚗
As corn continues to grow across Chickasaw County, visibility at rural intersections is becoming more limited.
Stop at every posted STOP sign—whether you're on a hard-surfaced road or a gravel road. A stop sign means STOP, regardless of the type of road you're traveling.
At uncontrolled intersections, slow down and look both ways. Tall corn and other obstacles can hide approaching traffic until it's too late.
🚨 Remember:

Stop at all posted intersections.
Slow down at uncontrolled intersections.
Look both ways before proceeding.

Stopping at posted intersections isn't just Iowa law—it's one of the easiest ways to prevent a serious crash.
Drive Smart. Drive Safe. Get Home Safe.
– Chickasaw County Sheriff's Office

07/07/2026

📢 UPDATE 📢

The individual has been identified, and arrangements have been made to address the property damage.

I would like to sincerely thank everyone who took the time to call with information that assisted in positively identifying the individual. Your willingness to help is greatly appreciated and is another example of our community looking out for one another.

Thank you again for your assistance and support.

Sheriff Ryan Shawver

The video and photo have been removed from the original post now that the person has been identifed.

07/07/26

🚨 Public Assistance Requested – Fredericksburg Property Damage Accident 🚨

The Chickasaw County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the person and/or vehicle involved in a property damage accident that occurred this morning, July 7, 2026, at approximately 10:00 a.m. in the 100 block of Plum Street in the City of Fredericksburg.

Based on the information we have at this time, we do not believe the driver intentionally left the scene without accepting responsibility. The driver attempted to make contact with the property owner; however, the homeowner was not available at the time.

We have attached a still photograph and a video that may help identify the vehicle and/or driver.

If you recognize the vehicle or have any information that may assist our investigation, please contact the Chickasaw County Sheriff's Office at 641-394-3121 and select Option 2 to speak with our 24-hour Communications Center.

Please do not provide information by posting in the comments, as this page is not monitored 24 hours a day.

07/02/2026

Happy 4th of July!

07/02/2026Information regarding the fireworks laws in the State of Iowa.

07/01/2026

Speed Limit Change - 07/01/2026

Updated law effecting the default speed limit on 2-lane hard surfaced roads in the State of Iowa and Chickasaw County.

06/30/2026

06/22/2026

06/22/26

We wanted to let residents know that Matas Kriksciunas, a student from Lithuania, will be in Chickasaw County this week selling educational books door-to-door.

Matas reached out to our office and asked if we could share this information with the community. He has provided us with a valid solicitation permit issued by the City of Fredericksburg.

As always, if someone comes to your door and you have questions or concerns, don't hesitate to ask for identification and use your own judgment before making a purchase.

Address

116 N. Chestnut Avenue, P. O. Box 427
New Hampton, IA
50659

Telephone

+16413943121

Website

http://www.chickasawcounty.iowa.gov/

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