Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office Applicant Testing

The Des Moines County Civil Service Commission has scheduled a Civil Service Exam, for a deputy position for the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office.  The exam will be held on March 1, 2025.

Applicants will be contacted with the exact time and testing location.

This testing process consists of two parts:

1. Physical fitness performance

2. Written examination

Applicants must pass the physical fitness performance standards set forth by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy and all sections of the written examination to be eligible for further consideration by the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office.

Please review our Job Openings page for additional informations on the hiring process and testing standards.  

https://www.desmoinescounty.iowa.gov/sheriff/job_openings/

Applicants with passing written test scores from another agency in Iowa, within one year of testing, will not be required to complete the written examination.

Certified Law Enforcement Officers may be eligible to receive up to a $7,500 hiring incentive, as well as an elevated starting salary.

Completed applications must be received at the Sheriff’s Office by 

3:00 p.m. on February 21, 2025.  

If you have questions, please contact Theresa Tripp, Administrative Assistant,

319-753-8201.

Submit your application by email to dmcsheriff@dmcounty.com

or

by mailing or bringing your completed application to:

Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office

c/o Theresa Tripp

512 N. Main St.

Burlington Iowa 52601

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Department: Sheriff & Jail
• Salary Range: $55,000 - $79,079
• Posted: 1/28/25
• Expires: 2/21/25