Deputy Sheriff - Entry & Lateral

Position Information

Application Deadline:

• Continuous

Salary:

• Corrections: $61,680 - $66,997

  Patrol: $66,505 - $76,005

  Career Benefits:

  • No cost health insurance for employee coverage
  • Dental, vision and life insurance
  • Participation in IMRF SLEP retirement
  • 13/14 paid holidays yearly
  • Vacation time after 90 days
  • 12 hours shifts for corrections
  • 8.5 hour shift for patrol
  • New Sheriff's Office and Jail

Sworn:

• 40

Population:

• 33,000

Position Details

We are currently hiring for both our Corrections and Patrol Divisions.

We currently allow lateral transfers with credit up to 5 years.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Applicants must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment
• You must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Applicants must have no felony convictions or crimes of moral turpitude
• You must be willing to work any shift
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Must have High School Diploma/GED
• Successful applicants must take and pass a written exam, interviews, medical/physical/psychological examination, and a background investigation, including criminal history status
• New employees must become a State Certified Corrections Officer or State Certified Police Officer depending on the appointment.
• Must move within 30 miles in a straight line of 800 Ace Road, Princeton, IL 61356 within 1 year.

Bureau County's FTO programs are certified by the VA as educational programs.

Our Application:

https://bureaucounty-il.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Application_for_Employment_Packet.pdf