Deputy Sheriff

Salary: $ 33.17 to $42.00 hourly

Closing Date: November 25, 2025

Position Summary:

Deputies on routine patrol provide service to the citizens by enforcing traffic and criminal law while also rendering assistance through investigations, working with mental health patients, prisoners and other general service work.

Essential Functions:

• Quiet disturbances and arrest law violators.
• Serving of summons, subpoena and other civil paperwork.
• Patrol the county and cities in vehicle and on foot.
• Provide investigation and traffic control at accident sites.
• Render CPR, AED and other lifesaving medical assistance as needed.
• Investigate crimes and suspicious activity.
• Transport and escort prisoners and subjects with mental health issues.
• Operate radios, vehicles and weapons of various kinds.

Requirements:

• Must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Iowa or intends to become a resident upon being employed.
• Non-residents of Butler County are required to establish residency in the county within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Applicant is of good moral character
• Applicant is not addicted to drugs or alcohol.
• Must have a valid Iowa Driver’s License, chauffeur’s license, or CDL issued by the State of Iowa and be insurable for driving under county insurance company policies.
• Applicant will also be subject to The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) test, or a similar test approved by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, polygraph test, Criminal Background Check and fingerprint search shall be taken before employment as a Deputy Sheriff
• Must be at least 18 years of age and a High School graduate