Deputy Sheriff

and the job listing Expires on February 21, 2026

McHenry County Merit Commission
McHenry County Government Center
2200 N. Seminary Avenue
Woodstock, IL 60098
Website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov
Phone:
Email: haeddy

Final date to receive applications: 3/13/26 @ 12:00 PM
Starting Salary: $39.06/hour ($81,238.24 annually)

Paid holidays
Paid time off
Options for medical, dental and vision insurance

Deputies who live in or within 15 air miles of McHenry County, within a bordering Illinois county (Boone, Cook, DeKalb, Lake, Kane & McHenry), are eligible for a take-home squad car. (Illinois residents only)

The McHenry County Sheriff’s Department Merit Commission is seeking applicants to create an eligibility list for the position of full-time Merited Sheriff’s Deputy. A Sheriff’s Deputy performs a variety of complex law enforcement duties and enforces Federal and State laws and County ordinances for the protection of life, health, safety, welfare and property.

Deputies with the Sheriff’s Office provide services through the Patrol, Investigations and Special Services Divisions.

The Merit Commission will hold an orientation session:

8:30 AM

March 21, 2026

Huntley High School

Huntley, IL

Doors will open at 8:00 AM.

A written exam will be conducted immediately following the orientation.

A physical ability test will be conducted following the written exam.

P.O.W.E.R. test cards will not be accepted.

Eligibility requirements are as follows:

Twenty-one (21) years of age by date of graduation from the police academy (no maximum)
A high school graduate or GED
Possess a valid drivers license

A non-refundable application fee of $25.00 plus fees will be collected upon submission of the application via Pay Pal.

Lateral applications are accepted year-round. Information can be found at:

Copy of birth certificate
Copy of driver’s license
Copy of high school diploma or GED certificate and transcripts
Copies of any higher education transcripts and degrees, if applicable
Copy of DD214, if applicable

Application materials not submitted with application should be submitted to:

McHenry County Merit Commission

Attn:
Holly Eddy

2200 N. Seminary Avenue

Woodstock, IL 60098

Fax:

Final date to receive applications:

March 13, 2026 @ 12:00 PM

Further information may be obtained by contacting Holly Eddy at: