Sheriff's Deputy - Patrol

NOTICE

The Cerro Gordo County Civil Service Commission will conduct a Civil Service Examination for the appointment of Deputy Sheriff of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa as follows:

Date:
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM
Place:
Cerro Gordo County LEC, 17262 Lark Ave, Mason City, IA 50401

Minimum qualifications for such appointment will be in accordance with the minimum standards as set forth by the Law Enforcement Academy Council and approved by the Iowa Departmental Rules Committee. For rules, please contact the Civil Service Clerk, Heather Hahn at hhahn.

If an applicant is not able to attend our testing, they shall attempt to test at alternate sites/agencies within the state and transfer scores for the POST and physical agility testing. If no alternate dates are available within the state, applicant shall give written request prior to closing of the posting (February 6, 2026) to the civil service commission with the reason for the alternate testing date.

The commission will decide if alternate date will be provided.

Applications, job description and minimum requirements are available online by visiting Cerro Gordo County’s website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Applications must be completed online no later than 4:00 PM on February 6, 2026. The physical test will be held after the written test for those who have qualified.

Ron Arispe, Chairman
Cerro Gordo County Civil Service Commission
Posted:
January 12, 2026

Position Title:

Sheriff’s Deputy (Patrol Classification)

Department:
Sheriff

Immediate Supervisor:
Lieutenant Deputy

Shift: Assigned shift could be 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.; or 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. with rotation of 6 days on and 3 days off

Location:

Cerro Gordo County

FLSA:
Non-exempt/Union Position

Salary Range: $32.03 to $42.95/hr. based on experience

Residence Requirements:
Applicants may live up to 25 miles beyond the boundaries of Cerro Gordo County.

Approved by:
Sheriff
Date:
Posted January 12, 2026

Applications due by February 6, 2026

The Deputy will implement activities associated with maintaining law and order. Duties include, but are not limited to patrol, criminal and accident investigations, arrests, and prisoner transports.

• Maintains law and order and serves legal processes of courts. Quiets disturbances and arrests law violators. Serves subpoena and summons and keep records.
• Patrols assigned area to enforce laws. Drives vehicle through assigned area observing traffic violations and issuing citations.
• Assumes control of traffic accidents to maintain traffic flow. Assists accident victims and investigates causes of accidents.
• Investigates crimes and arrests violators. Investigates illegal or suspicious activities of persons.
• Locates and takes persons into custody on arrest warrants.
• Transports or escorts prisoners between courtrooms, prisons and medical facilities. Keeps order in courtroom.
• Operate radio to deliver instructions to patrol units.
• Ability to upload, type or record data on computer system using a variety of programs.
• May assist in dragging river to locate bodies.

None

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed as follows are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system; knowledge of criminal, civil and constitutional law; be able to interpret State of Iowa law, regulations and procedures.
• Knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation principles and techniques; knowledge of first aid principles and techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement personnel, representatives of other governmental agencies, other county employees, the media, the general public and the courts.
• Ability to make quick and valid decisions under adverse circumstances.
• Ability to utilize the county computer system.
• Ability to establish goals and…