Deputy Sheriff
04/27/2026
******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: Wage Scale as of July 1, 2026:
Starting wage - $33.20/hr Starting wage - $34.53/hr
End of probation - $34.79/hr End of probation - $36.18/hr
Resumés with a cover letter can be emailed to Sheriff Ryan Shawver at r.shawver@chickasawcounty.iowa.gov 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 05/11/2026 at 4 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.
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Department: Sheriff
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
- Salary Range: Starting wage $33.20/hr
- Posted: 4/27/26
- Expires: 5/11/26
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