Sheriff Deputy

Overview

Wapello County Sheriff’s Office Hiring:
Full-Time Deputy Sheriff (2 Positions). The Office is currently accepting applications for two full-time Deputy Sheriff positions. All minimum Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) hiring standards apply. The hiring process will include an oral interview, MMPI testing, and a thorough background investigation.

Certification & Testing

• Non-ILEA certified applicants must successfully pass the POST written examination and physical fitness testing
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• ILEA-certified officers with a break in law enforcement service of 180 days or more must pass the ILEA physical fitness standards
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• Applicants not currently ILEA certified will be contacted by the Sheriff’s Office to schedule POST and physical testing
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• Only applications received before February 26th, 2026, will be eligible for the next testing date. Physical and POST Testing will take place Friday, March 13th, 2026.

• Starting salary: $65,000 – $86,000 per year, depending on experience
• Certified officer pay and vacation determined by years of service
• 11 paid holidays
• Work schedule: Six (6) days on / three (3) days off, 8-hour shifts
• All uniforms and department equipment provided
• Excellent benefits package
  , including:
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement through Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS)

Picked up at the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office is located at 330 W 2nd Street in Ottumwa, IA. By contacting the Sheriff’s Office at

Questions: Sheriff Don Phillips or Chief Deputy Marty Wonderlin

Wapello County Courthouse
101 W. 4th St
Ottumwa, IA 52501

Contact Us

Courthouse Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed Holidays
Department Hours May Vary