The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for Deputy Sheriff.
Are you a motivated problem solver that has always wanted to make a difference?
The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office is taking applications for the position of Deputy Sheriff!
If you are a team oriented individual who is a self-motivated, critical thinker, with a drive to serve your community, we want to speak with you!
The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office requires that an applicant be 21 years of age upon hire or completion of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy’s Basic Academy.
You must possess a valid driver’s license, and have clean criminal history.
You must be a person of truthful representation and not addicted to drugs or alcohol.
Certified and non-certified applicates are encouraged to apply. We don’t mind training someone from the ground up! Certified applicants with no more than 6 months break in service will not be required to test.
Applicant must successfully complete a phycological assessment prior to employment.
Clarke County Sheriff’s Office employee’s enjoy a competitive salary, with excellent health insurance opportunities including vision and dental, and IPERS.
All equipment supplied to include, take home patrol vehicle, modern equipment, uniforms (including footwear).
Deputies currently work a 5 on 3 off – 4 on 4 off schedule of 10 hour days.
A certified applicant’s years of service would be considered and pay would be negotiated upon offer of employment.
The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office is an equal opportunity employer, Veterans, females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Applications can be requested by mail or in person at the Sheriff’s Office from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
The deadline to apply is 4:00 P.M. February 3rd 2023.
Physical fitness and P.O.S.T. testing date will be set at a later date.
More information regarding the physical standards can be found on the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy’s website.
The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a full-time Jailer/Dispatcher.
This position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent. Applicant must possess excellent multi-tasking skills to dispatch law enforcement, fire and rescue units and other personnel in response to emergency and non-emergency situations via telephone and radio. Applicant will also answer administrative and 911 phone calls and must have the ability to favorably interact with the public, inmates, fellow employees and supervisors. Applicant must pass a background check. Full time employment will also receive Clarke County’s benefit package, including IPERS.
Starting wage for this position is $16.88 hourly with an increase to $17.65 after 6 months. Step increases in pay will follow based on the approved pay scale. Applicants must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays when necessary.
Applications for employment can be picked up at the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office Monday through Friday 8AM to 4 PM. Applications can be also be found here:
Click here to download application
Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.
Clarke County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Clarke County Sheriff
Rob Kovacevich, Sherriff
Phone: (641) 342-2914
Clarke County Law Enforcement Center
220 Townline Road
Osceola, Iowa 50213
Osceola Police
Marty Duffus, Chief
Non-emergency number: (641) 342-2121
Clarke County Law Enforcement Center
220 Townline Road
Osceola, Iowa 50213
Iowa Highway Patrol
Phone: (641) 342-2108
1619 Truro Pavement
Osceola, Iowa 50213
Emergency Medical Services
Mel Halls
Phone: (641) 342-2184
Clarke County Hospital
800 S. Fillmore
Osceola, Iowa 50213
Osceola
Byron Jimmerson, Chief
Emergency: 911
Phone: (641) 342-3019
Fire House Meeting Room
Meetings
Business: 1st Monday, 7-10 pm
Training: 2nd Monday, 7-10 pm and Thursday following 3rd Monday
Murray
Jeff Werner, Chief
Emergency: 911
Phone: (641) 447-3111
Fire Hall
Meetings
3rd Monday, 7 pm
Woodburn
Merrill Snell, Chief
Emergency: 911
Meetings
1st Thursday, 7:30 pm