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Clarke County Sheriff Seeks Dedicated Individuals for Jailer Position

Hiring full-time deputy sheriff

The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the position of full-time deputy sheriff.

We will be hiring for two positions.

This position requires that an applicant be a certified peace officer in the state of Iowa, able to successfully complete the Iowa Law Enforcement’s Basic Academy within one year of their hire date, or have the ability to pursue a secondary path to certification. These paths can be found on the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy’s website. https://ilea.iowa.gov/agencies/reciprocity

Certified officers in good standing, will be exempt from physical testing as well as P.O.S.T. examination.

Applicant should be a person of good character, who is not addicted to drugs or alcohol. Post high school and/or military service is preferred, but not required.

Applicant must be at least 21 years of age at the time of certification. Applicant must possess a valid Iowa driver’s license, with a clean driving record.

Applicant shall have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Applicant must pass medical, phycological, vision, hearing testing.

This position requires that you be a self-motivated individual with good personal skills. You must be a good communicator with strong problem-solving skills.

Job duties will include, but are not limited to: investigating and interdicting in crimes, enforcing the laws of the State of Iowa, enforcing city and county ordinances, enforcing traffic laws and investigating traffic accidents.

There are many other jobs of a deputy, too many to list here. But we will train the right person.

Employment Application

MEDIA CONTACT:

ClarkeCountyLife.com

c/o Clarke County Development Corporation

115 E. Washington St., Osceola, IA 50213

Phone: (641) 342-2944

Email: info@clarkecountylife.com

Website: https://clarkecountylife.com

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


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UPDATE: The Clarke County Zoning office is now with the Engineer's Office When do I need a building permit? Clarke County zoning ordinance requires a building permit for any new construction or expansion of a building. If you live in the City of Osceola, Murray or Woodburn you will need to check … Read more

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Osceola, Iowa 50213

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