Deputy Sheriff

Lake County Sheriff's Merit Commission

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.lakecountyil.gov

Email:

• meritcommission@lakecountyil.gov

Application Deadline:

• 10/01/23
• @ 11:59 PM Central

Salary:

• $36.96 - $53.79/hour

  Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

  We also offer flexible working hours and a comprehensive wellness and training program.

  Visit our Prospective Employee page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County!

Position Details

Are you looking for a challenging role within an organization that provides rewarding compensation, an excellent benefit package and career growth opportunities? If so, Lake County Government is the place for you. Comprised of nearly 3,000 employees, it is our goal to positively serve the residents of Lake County while working with a purpose. We believe our employees should take pride in the work they accomplish while truly respecting a collaborative work environment.

THE LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MERIT COMMISSION is accepting applications to form a Certified Eligibility List for future vacancies in the Sheriff’s Office. This list will be valid for two (2) years.

The general function of the position within the organization is to perform complex work related to the protection of life, persons, and property of the citizens of Lake County through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. The position is under moderate supervision.

Essential Functions:

• Duties include, but are not limited to, responding to dispatch calls for service to involve emergency and non-emergency situations; investigating crimes, suspicious conditions and responding to complaints.
• The Deputy Sheriff is also responsible for arresting persons suspected of violating ordinances and statutes, including use of physical force as necessary to subdue suspects.
• A person in this position will interview offenders and victims of crimes; appear in court to testify on behalf of the County; serve warrants, summons; speak to organized groups or the general public about various law enforcement activities; and coordinate special education programs.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required:

• No previous law enforcement experience is necessary. Must be able to work all shifts, including holidays and weekends.
• At the time of testing, applicants must be US citizen and age 21.  Candidates must also possess a High School Diploma (or GED) and a valid driver’s license.
• To be eligible, applicants must successfully complete the following:
• Mandatory physical agility (POWER Test Cards are not accepted)
• Written entrance exam
• Polygraph
• Oral interview
• Psychological exam
• Background investigation

NOTE: Applicants who have not been processed by the Merit Commission or remain on the Certified List when the list expires are eligible to reapply and repeat the Merit Commission process at that time.  Applicants who were notified by the Merit Commission that they are not being certified are eligible to reapply two years from the date of notification.

Supplemental Information:

All applicants that are removed from the certified eligibility list must wait two years to reapply. This two year period is from the date that the applicant was first placed on the list.

Events to attend:

Physical Agility Test - The Merit Commission follows the Illinois State Police POWER (physical agility) test guidelines (PDF)

Date: Sunday, October 8, 2023

Time: 8:30 AM

Check-in will begin at 8:00 AM

Location: Lakes Community High School, Gymnasium

Address: 1600 Eagle Way, Lake Villa, IL 60046

Break:

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM (Subject to change)

Deputy Sheriff Written Examination:

Date: Sunday, October 8, 2023 (Individuals who passed Physical Agility Test only may take the written examination)

Time: 11:00 AM

Check-In: 10:30 AM

Location: Lakes Community High School, Cafeteria

Address: 1600 Eagle Way, Lake Villa, IL 60046

APPLY

If you have any questions, please email the Merit Commission:

meritcommission@lakecountyil.gov

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

Lake County is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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