Deputy Sheriff

Iowa City, IA
Johnson County Sheriff

Salary: $70,871.00 – $92,143.00 Annually

Closing Date: 03/24/2025

Position Summary:

Under supervision and within the chain of command, on assigned shift, enforces federal/state statutes and county ordinances established to protect life and property, providing general assistance to the public regarding criminal and civil matters, and interacts with citizens providing information, issuing citations and arrest warrants and serving legal notices. Employee may be assigned to Civil, Patrol, Jail, Courthouse Security, or Detective division.

Essential Functions:

  • Operates motor vehicle and two-way radio in assigned areas, observing traffic and other law violations issuing citations or making arrests as appropriate.
  • Responds to assignments from dispatch to crime or accident scenes, citizen requests for assistance or civil disturbance scenes.
  • Assumes control at accident and disaster scenes, directing traffic, placing barricades and assists other emergency crew personnel at the scene.
  • Executes, processes, and serves notices and order of the court including small claims, subpoenas, and related civil papers.
  • Prepares appropriate reports and record keeping relating to cases in progress or prisoners.
  • Transports prisoners and committed respondents in compliance with court orders.
  • Conducts investigations of criminal activity including abuse situations, photographs, and interviews suspects and witnesses and testifies in court proceedings.
  • Ensures the custody, welfare and security of prisoners including booking, feeding, exercising and related record keeping.
  • Enters data accurately into county computer systems.
  • Attends work-related meetings, training, conferences, and seminars.
  • Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreement, and safety practices.
  • Attends work regularly at the designated place and time.

Requirements:

  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Associate’s degree in related field and previous law enforcement, correctional, security, and/or military experience preferred.
  • Must pass background investigation.
  • Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and insurable under County liability coverage.
  • Within six months of hire, must reside in Johnson County or within a twenty-five mile radius of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office.
  • Must become certified by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy as a Peace Officer per Iowa Code.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain certification in the following areas: CPR, first aid, weapons qualification, DataMaster operation , radar unit operation, jail procedures, and medication dispensing.