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Applications:
We accept applications year round for Deputy Sheriff.
Applicants will receive notice of test dates when set. An
application can be completed using the following
link.
Deputy Sheriff
Application Form
Deputy Sheriff
Lateral Applications:
In addition to the Entry Level Eligibility List, the Merit
Commission reserves the right to maintain a pool of certified law
enforcement officers for accelerated entry. All persons possessing
certification from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and
Standards Board or possessing a full time certification from
another state that will transfer in accordance with the Illinois
Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board may be considered for
accelerated entry and will not be required to participate in an
orientation or written exam, provided Lateral transfer applicants
must meet the following guidelines to be considered for placement
on the eligibility list:
1. Currently employed as a full-time law enforcement (peace)
officer in a sheriff's department, police department, or other law
enforcement agency for a minimum of twenty-four (24) consecutive
months with a single law enforcement agency and have completed that
agency's required probationary period; and
2. Present proof of having completed training that complies with
the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Boards minimum
standards for certification as a full-time law enforcement (peace)
officer the definition of which includes, but is not limited to,
the authority to make arrest and carry firearms; or
3. Have met the above requirements and been terminated or laid
off for economic reasons within one (1) year preceding the receipt
of application by the McHenry County Merit Commission;
Applicants must submit: Completed Sheriff's Department
application, Lateral Transfer Supplemental application, State
Certification Certificate/Diploma from training academy, Copies of
(as applicable): Valid drivers' license, Birth certificate, DD-214,
High school/GED diploma and transcripts, College diploma and
transcripts.
Lateral
Application Form
Lateral
Transfer Guidelines
Online applications are not accepted, please mail or drop
off application, fees, and required paperwork. Additional job
information is provided below. Please fill out the
application for Deputy Sheriff above, provided in the
links.
Copies of Required
Documents to Submit With Your Deputy Sheriff
Application:
- Driver's License
- FOID Card
- Birth Certificate
- DD-214 (if
applicable)
- High School Diploma/GED and
Transcripts
- College Diploma and Transcripts
(if applicable)
General
Information:
All Deputy Sheriff positions are
full-time. There are three shifts. Schedules are: work 5 days, 2
days off, work 5 days, 3 days off. A Deputy performs a variety of
complex law enforcement duties including enforcement of state laws
and county ordinances for the protection of life, health, safety,
welfare and property.
Benefits:
- Starting pay is $31.07/ hour ($64,623.00/ annually)
- Lateral starting pay commensurate with experience - contingent
on successfully completing FTO;
- 24 mos. $33.60 ($69,888.00)
- 36 mos. $34.94 ($72,675.20)
- 48 mos. $36.33 ($75,566.40)
- 60 mos. $38.16 ($79,372.80)
- Top pay is $48.23/ hour ($100,317.00/ annually)
- Paid Overtime
- Paid holidays per year as determined by County Board
- (3) Personal days per year
- Uniforms supplied by the Sheriff's Office
- I.M.R.F. SLEP Pension contributed by employee and employer
- Paid vacation: 5 days after one year, 10 days after 2 years, 15
days after 5 years, 20 days after 10 years
- Paid sick time after one year
- Major medical, dental, accident, vision and life insurance
offered by the County for the employee and dependents
Minimum
Qualifications:
- Age - Applicants must have
reached their 21st birthday on or before date of hire (no maximum
age)
- Education - Applicant must be a
high school graduate/GED
- Citizenship - Applicant must be
a United States Citizen
- Driver's License - Applicant
must possess a valid driver's license
- FOID - Must have a valid
Firearm Owner Identification Card upon hire
- Residency - Residency required
for a take-home squad car
Requirements for
Eligibility List:
The Written Examination will be
the POST (Police Officer Selection Test) and will consist of
arithmetic, reading comprehension, grammar and incident report
writing. For successful completion, candidates must receive a
minimum score of 70% on each section. Due to COVID-19
the physical agility/ P.O.W.E.R. test will be given at a later date
to those invited for the interview phase of the process. P.O.W.E.R.
cards will not be accepted.
Applicants must submit your application, $25.00 non-refundable
application fee (checks made payable to County of McHenry), and
required paperwork by 4:30 p.m. June 12, 2020. The
written exam will be an E-Exam taken remotely due to COVID-19 and
will take place on June 27, 2020.
If your application was accepted and processed by June 12, 2020,
you will receive an email with instructions on how to log in and
take the test remotely. You will need a computer with
internet connection or WiFi. The test will be available to be
taken between 12:01a.m. and 11:59 p.m. on June 27, 2020. You
will be allotted 3 hours to complete the test which must be
completed by 11:59 p.m.. You must submit your application materials
and $25.00 application fee by June 12, 2020 in order to
take the test.
Eligibility
List:
After placement on the
Eligibility List, an applicant must successfully complete any
additional procedures as may be required by the Sheriff of McHenry
County in his/her sole discretion (including, but not limited to,
background investigation, physical examination, psychological
examination, drug screening examination, lie detector (polygraph)
examination, and criminal history check). The applicants on the
Eligibility List are not ranked but are listed in alphabetical
order. The Sheriff may hire any person on the Eligibility List as
he/she deems appropriate.
Candidates presenting proof of certification as a law enforcement
officer meeting the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standard
Board's standards may apply for lateral placement on the
list.
To Apply:
Please complete the Sheriff's application and send with
your required documents and the $25 Application Fee to:
McHenry County Merit Commission
ATTN: Holly Eddy
2200 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock, IL 60098
For questions please
contact:
Holly Eddy
Phone: (815)334-4219
Fax: (815)334-4648
Email: haeddy@mchenrycountyil.gov
McHenry County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No
applicant for employment shall be discriminated against because of
age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or
disability.