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Dallas County, IA

Sheriff Deputy

Adel, IA · On-site

$36.64 - $44.71/hr

We are looking for both uncertified and certified applicants to come work for the fastest growing county in Iowa, and one of the fastest growing counties in the United States! To Apply : Complete an ...

Greene County CSD

School Bus Driver

Jefferson, IA · On-site

$45.35/hr

As a School Bus Driver for Greene County CSD, you will play a vital role in ensuring students are transported safely to and from school and school-related activities. This is an excellent opportunity ...

Dallas County

E911 Dispatcher

Adel, IA · On-site

$28.83 - $33.14/hr

Dallas County participates in E-Verify. **CritiCall Testing will be required of all selected applicants, prior to interview*

Boone County Iowa

Jailer

Boone, IA · On-site

$23.84 - $28.05/hr

Will report on time, will be neat in appearance, in a clean County issued uniform. * Performs booking, fingerprinting and photographing of inmates. * Performs requirements of inmate releases.

Greene County CSD

Pre-School Paraprofessional

Jefferson, IA · On-site

$14.25 - $18.50/hr

Greene County Elementary is needing TWO paraprofessionals in our Pre-School programs! Compensation is commensurate based on experience and we offer an excellent benefits options. Apply today!

Dallas County, IA

E911 Dispatcher

Adel, IA · On-site

$28.83 - $33.14/hr

Knowledge and/or the ability to learn street locations and common places in Dallas County, and surrounding communities and to read maps to determine exact locations for dispatching. * Ability to ...

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Sheriff Deputy

Dallas County, IA

Adel, IA • On-site

$36.64 - $44.71/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Salary: $36.64 - $44.71 Hourly
Location : Sheriff's Office - 28985 Thin Blue Line Lane, Adel, IA, IA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: DC00925
Department: Sheriff
Division: Deputies
Opening Date: 08/19/2026
Closing Date: 9/18/2026 9:00 AM Central
Job Description
NOTICE OF CIVIL SERVICE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION FOR DALLAS COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF
Dallas County, Iowa is taking applications for Deputy Sheriff. We are looking for both uncertified and certified applicants to come work for the fastest growing county in Iowa, and one of the fastest growing counties in the United States!
To Apply: Complete an application on
Please include a cover letter and resume. For more information on requirements to become a certified Peace Officer in the state of Iowa, please visit the
Uncertified Applicants (including certified officers outside of Iowa)
We will be conducting entrance examinations for Deputy Sheriff the week of September 28th, 2026 through October 3rd, 2026at the Dallas County Sheriff's Office located at 28985 Thin Blue Line Lane Adel, Iowa. Testing will be done by appointment to accommodate as many applicants as possible. Each candidate will be required to present a state driver's license or state I.D. card (state of current residence) before participating in the testing process. The testing process will include a physical agility test and a written test (POST).
Minorities, females, and bi-lingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications must be submitted no later than 9:00am on September 18th 2026. Applicants who have taken the POST test in the past year, and have a qualifying score, may choose to use their previous score, or have the option to retest. If you choose to retest, the most recent score will be used in our hiring process.
If you cannot make our testing week, but have passed the physical agility test with another agency withing the past 6 months, let us know. If we can get those results, we will accept them in the short term. You will, however, be required, prior to a hiring offer, to pass the physical agility with our agency for verification.
IOWA CERTIFIED PEACE OFFICERS
DO NOT have to take the physical agility test or the POST test. Certified applicants do not have to be present for initial testing. You will be contacted by our office for interviews.
Effective July 1, 2026:
Starting pay for non-certified applicants is $36.64/hour.
Certified applicants are eligible to begin as high as $44.71/hour depending on experience Deputies will top out at $51.36/hour * at the conclusion of the union contract. Certified applicants are also eligible for longevity pay which is in addition to the rates given.
Some reasons to consider the Dallas County Sheriff's Office!
  • Great benefits (very good insurance at low costs including flex spending and life insurance)
  • Awesome retirement-the best IPERS plan there is (special class-can retire at 50 years old with 22 years on the job)
  • Young aggressive department with good equipment
  • Take home cars for patrol/special assignments-no commute time
  • Firearms are issued including patrol rifle (brand new) and plate carrier
  • All uniforms are provided including bullet proof vests
  • Shift differential for Afternoon and Midnight shifts *
  • Longevity pay for every 5 years of experience
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 5 on 3 off patrol schedule
  • Brand new Sheriff's Office
  • Expanded vacation accrual for new hires
  • Lots of overtime and off duty jobs available
  • Multiple Monday-Friday assignments available
  • Rural and Urban patrol areas for variety
  • SERT/Drug Task Force/Specialized instructor assignments
  • Brand new indoor Shooting Range/Training Facility

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Dallas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Dallas County participates in E-Verify.
Supplemental Information
Full-time employees are defined as those that are regularly scheduled to work at least 40 hours per week. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits at the 1st of the month following their first 30 days as a Dallas County employee, unless otherwise noted.
  • Health benefits {medical, dental, vision} are offered as a complete health insurance package; however, employees may choose to accept dental and/or vision coverage only for an alternate monthly rate
    • Complete package: Single plan- $25.83/month; Family plan- $245.96/month
    • Dental only: Single plan - $0 (premium covered by the County); Family plan- $5.48/month
    • Vision: Single plan - $0 (premium covered by the County); Family plan - $3.36/month
  • Participation in the IPERS retirement plan, beginning the first day of employment
  • Short Term Disability which covers 60% of the employee's monthly salary after a 14 day waiting period - Premium fully paid by the County
  • Long Term Disability which covers 66.66% of the employee's monthly salary after a 120 day waiting period - Premium fully paid by the County
  • Term Life Insurance policy of $50,000 for the employee - Premium fully paid by the County
  • Supplemental Term Life Insurance available for the employee and eligible dependents - Premium paid fully by the employee
  • Flex Spending Account (pre-tax) - Premium paid by employee. Medical: $3400/year limit; Dependent Care: $7500/year limit
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • 1 floating holiday per year
  • Vacation time - Regular, full-time Department Heads/Elected Officials starting at 4.62 hours/pay period (120 hours/year); Regular, full-time employee accrual starting at 3.08 hours/pay period (80 hours/year; Regular, full-time, 24 or 48 hour shift EMS employee accrual starting at 2.31 hours/pay period (60 hours/year)
  • Sick time - Regular, full-time employee accrual at 5.54 hours/pay period (144 hours/year); Regular, full-time, 24 or 48 hour shift EMS employee accrual at 7.75 hours/pay period (201.6 hours/year)
  • Employee Assistance Program - Premium fully paid by the County
  • AFLAC Supplemental Policies - Premium fully paid by the employee
  • MetLife Aura Identity & Fraud Protection - Premium fully paid by the employee
County sponsored insurance premiums are pre-tax withholdings.
Part time workers do not qualify for insurance unless necessary qualifications are met, however, part-time employees may qualify for IPERS.

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