OPEN APPLICATION PERIOD OPEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

 Washington County Sheriff’s Office 

Deputy Sheriff

• Full-time position
• 12 hour shifts, with the      possibility of overtime
• Starting pay $27.60 with longevity pay and annual raises 
• Education incentives available for Associates and Bachelor degrees in Criminal Justice
• SLEP retirement, paid holidays, vacation benefits, competitive insurance
• Fraternal Order Police Union
• Take home squad cars 

Job Duties:

• Patrol assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes, respond to emergency calls and requests for assistance,      investigate reports of crimes by interviewing victims and witnesses, and collecting physical evidence, apprehend and arrest suspects, while ensuring their rights are upheld, document incidents and actions taken in detailed reports, serve legal documents, such as subpoenas, summonses, and warrants, testify in court, providing accurate and detailed accounts of      incidents and arrests, perform traffic control duties, participate in      ongoing training to maintain and improve knowledge and skills.

Special Details:

• Two K9 Units
• Drug Interdiction Unit
• Drone Program

Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age 
• Pass a background check 
• Able to possess a valid FOID card
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Must be a resident of Washington County or a neighboring county
• Have completed or be able to to successfully complete a credited Police Academy 

Job Applications available at http://bit.ly/Deputy-Application

Please send completed applications to 889@washingtonco.illinois.gov 

(UPDATED JULY 30TH, 2025)