05/12/2026
The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the position of full-time deputy sheriff.
We will be hiring for two positions.
This position requires that an applicant be a certified peace officer in the state of Iowa, able to successfully complete the Iowa Law Enforcement’s Basic Academy within one year of their hire date, or have the ability to pursue a secondary path to certification. These paths can be found on the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy’s website. https://ilea.iowa.gov/agencies/reciprocity
Certified officers in good standing, will be exempt from physical testing as well as P.O.S.T. examination.
Applicant should be a person of good character, who is not addicted to drugs or alcohol. Post high school and/or military service is preferred, but not required.
Applicant must be at least 21 years of age at the time of certification. Applicant must possess a valid Iowa driver’s license, with a clean driving record.
Applicant shall have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Applicant must pass medical, phycological, vision, hearing testing.
This position requires that you be a self-motivated individual with good personal skills. You must be a good communicator with strong problem-solving skills.
Job duties will include, but are not limited to: investigating and interdicting in crimes, enforcing the laws of the State of Iowa, enforcing city and county ordinances, enforcing traffic laws and investigating traffic accidents.
There are many other jobs of a deputy, too many to list here. But we will train the right person.
Benefits include but are not limited to:
Blue-Cross/Blue-Shield health, vision, dental
IPERS retirement (with eligibility to retire at 50 years old and 20 years of service)
Take home squad car
Up to date, new technology/equipment
Outer carriers
•Pay effective July 1st 2026
$62,041 starting, $66,320 upon certification at end of 1st year, top pay after 4 years 68% of Sheriff $72,737.94
Holiday pay and shift differential incentive.
Vacation accrued every two weeks depending on pay scale:
During 1st year: 1 week or 1.92 hr/pay period
Year 2-7: 2 weeks or 3.85 hr/pay period
Year 8-16: 3 weeks or 5.77hr/pay period
17th year and after: 4 weeks or 7.69 hr/pay period
Schedule is 10-hour shifts, 5 on 3 off---4 on 4 off.
Opportunity for advancement: We have certified trainers in various fields, Taser, driving, fi****ms.
Beards and tattoos welcome.
We are a busy county at the crossroads of Interstate 35/Highway 34/AMTRAK/Highway 69, all intersecting with Clarke County.
We want Somone who wants to work and better their community. A self-motivated deputy is a must!
Bi-lingual and minorities are encouraged to apply.
A successful applicant must meet minimum hiring standards set forth by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. https://ilea.iowa.gov/agencies/basic-academy/pt-standards
Physical agility testing will be conducted June 13th 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Clarke Highschool. Uncertified applicants must pass a P.O.S.T. test, as well as Civil Service Screening.
Applications can be picked up in person at the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office. Online applications can be found at www.clarkecounty.iowa.gov .
Applications can be sent to: [email protected]
Clarke County is an equal opportunity employer.
Physical agility and P.O.S.T testing site: Clarke County Sheriff’s Office
Clarke Highschool 220 Townline Road
800 One Tribe Drive Osceola, Iowa 50213
Osceola, Iowa 50213
