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Des Moines County Sheriff's Office
Hiring process, pay research and preparation guide.
Applicant route covered: County deputy civil-service route, not Des Moines city police.
What we have researched
- Salary research
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Researched hiring process & preparation
Minimum requirements
- County lists age 18, citizenship/residency, obtainable Iowa license and diploma/GED. Confirm complete disqualifiers, clinical standards and certification timing.
Lateral entry
Separate lateral requirements and training arrangements need confirmation.
Recruiting contact
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Hiring outline
- Fitness testing.
- Timed written exam immediately afterward; eligible Iowa scores transferable within 12 months.
- Commission oral interview.
- Certified list of up to ten applicants.
- Background investigation.
- Command-staff interview.
- Vacancy-dependent conditional offer; medical, polygraph, drug and psychological screening.
Physical testing
Three events. Published female 20s run and female 50s push-up protocol need clarification; do not substitute another agency's standards.
| County group | Push-ups / 1 min | Sit-ups / 1 min | 1.5-mile run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male 20s | 29 | 38 | 12:51 |
| Female 20s | 15 | 32 | 15:16 |
| Male 30s | 24 | 35 | 13:36 |
| Female 30s | 11 | 25 | 15:57 |
| Male 40s | 18 | 29 | 14:29 |
| Female 40s | 9 | 20 | 16:58 |
| Male 50s | 13 | 24 | 15:26 |
| Female 50s | 12 | 14 | 17:54 |
| Male 60+ | 10 | 19 | 16:43 |
| Female 60+ | 5 | 6 | 18:44 |
Benefits
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Hiring incentives
Availability and terms need confirmation.
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- Minimum requirements: Pending review · · Topic source ↗
- Lateral entry: Separate source check not recorded
- Hiring process: Source checked · · Topic source ↗
- Physical testing: Pending review · · Topic source ↗
- Pay: Separate source check not recorded
- Recruiting contact: Separate source check not recorded
- Benefits: Separate source check not recorded
- Incentives: Separate source check not recorded
Official recruiting resources
Official sheriff applicant and contact information ↗Original county deputy selection and fitness table ↗Prepare for the next step
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Which applicant route does this Des Moines County Sheriff's Office guide cover?
County deputy civil-service route, not Des Moines city police.
What minimum requirements are recorded for Des Moines County Sheriff's Office?
County lists age 18, citizenship/residency, obtainable Iowa license and diploma/GED. Confirm complete disqualifiers, clinical standards and certification timing. These are selected requirements, not the complete current eligibility or disqualifier list.
What salary information is available for Des Moines County Sheriff's Office?
Salary figures have not been established in this Des Moines County Sheriff's Office profile. Check the official recruiting sources below; missing pay research does not mean unpaid work.
What hiring process does Des Moines County Sheriff's Office describe?
Fitness testing. Timed written exam immediately afterward; eligible Iowa scores transferable within 12 months. Commission oral interview. Certified list of up to ten applicants. Background investigation. Command-staff interview. Vacancy-dependent conditional offer; medical, polygraph, drug and psychological screening.
What physical testing information is available for Des Moines County Sheriff's Office?
Three events. Published female 20s run and female 50s push-up protocol need clarification; do not substitute another agency's standards.
Is Des Moines County Sheriff's Office hiring now?
Current hiring status and application deadlines are not verified. A recruiting page alone does not confirm an opening. Use the employer’s current announcement before applying.
When was this Des Moines County Sheriff's Office research reviewed?
This partial profile was reviewed 2026-10-23. That is not a vacancy verification date, and reading this page does not refresh the underlying research.
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