Crime & Safety

Will County Sheriff Accepting Applications for Deputies

Anyone interested in becoming a deputy sheriff has until April 1 to apply.

The Will County Sheriff's Merit Commission is now accepting applications for deputy sheriffs, through April 1, 2014. 

The commission will take 275 applications, with 50 spots held open for military applicants who meet the new requirement of military experience without the college requirement. The test will close when that limit is reached. 

Applicants must be at least 21 years old, with a valid driver's license. Applications can be downloaded from the Sheriff’s website under “Employment Opportunities”and then click on “Deputy Sheriff.” Applications may also be picked up from the courthouse or the Merit Commission Office, 57 N. Ottawa, Suite 502, Joliet.

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Applications must have official sealed college transcripts and/or DD214/DD215 and processing fee attached.  Mail or hand deliver the application and requirements to the Will County Merit Commission at the address listed on the application before the deadline. 

Physical agility test will be held May 31, 2014 with information to follow after passing the written.

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