Job Opportunities

Pottawattamie County is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment.  No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other similar legally protected status. You may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Applicants may be required to submit to drug and alcohol screening prior to employment and can be subject to background verifications. Applications are only accepted at the time of vacancy.  Unsolicited applications will not be kept on file.

For a list of current openings visit: http://www.pottcounty.com/how-do-i/employment/

How Do I Become a Deputy Sheriff?

Each applicant must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid driver's license, be willing to relocate to Iowa near Pottawattamie County with restrictions, a citizen of the United States who can read and write the English language and must meet the minimum requirements of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy for law enforcement officers.

All minimum standards for Iowa law enforcement officers must be satisfied:

The person must

1. Be a U. S. Citizen and a resident of Iowa or intend to become a resident upon being employed;
2. Be 21 years of age at the time of appointment;
3. Hold a valid Iowa driver's license;
4. Not be addicted to drugs or alcohol [modified for Chapter 400 civil service positions by §400.17 of the Code of Iowa];
5. Be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation including a fingerprint search conducted of local, state and national fingerprint files and have not been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude;
6. Successfully pass physical fitness tests; (see chart below)
7. Not be opposed to use of force to fulfill duties;
8. Be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate;
9. Have uncorrected vision of not less than 20/100 in both eyes, corrected to 20/20, and color vision consistent with the Occupational demands of law enforcement;
10. Have normal hearing in each ear (hearing aids are acceptable if a candidate can demonstrate sufficient hearing proficiency to perform all necessary duties of a law enforcement officer)
11. Be examined by a physician and meet the physical requirements necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of a law enforcement officer.
12. Undergo psychological testing.
13. Undergo cognitive (Basic Skills) testing.

Minimal Physical Fitness Performance Requirements Chart
Males	Age
Test	20-29	30-39	40-49	50-59	60 +
Sit & Reach	16.5	15.5	14.3	13.3	12.5
1 Minute Sit-up	38	35	29	24	19
1 Minute Push-up	29	24	18	13	10
1.5 Mile Run	12:51	13:36	14:29	15:26	16:43
Females	Age
Test	20-29	30-39	40-49	50-59	60 +
Sit & Reach	19.3	18.3	17.3	16.8	15.5
1 Minute Sit-up	32	25	20	14	6
1 Minute Push-up	15	11	9	* 12	* 5
1.5 Mile Run	15:26	15:57	16:58	17:54	18:44