Deputy Sheriff – Law Enforcement

• Be at least 21 years of age at the time application is received by the Commission
• Be a United States citizen
• Be a resident of the State of Illinois, or become a resident upon certification
• Be a high school graduate or have a General Education Development (G.E.D.) certificate
• Reside within the residency boundaries or relocate within the required residency boundaries within (1) year of appointment as Deputy Sheriff
• Hold a valid Illinois Driver’s License, which has not been suspended or revoked, or obtain one upon certification
• Not have a felony conviction nor a domestic violence criminal conviction nor a dishonorable discharge (U.S. Army RE-4 separation classification or equivalent) from military service
• Present a valid P.O.W.E.R. (Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report) card issued within the last 12 months
• Pass a written examination, background investigation, interview, and other screening and testing required by the Commission. Applicants who pass the written examination will receive more information about the subsequent phases in the testing process.

MAIL IN registrations accepted until January 16, 2024.

Department:

DuPage County Sheriff's Merit Commission

Registration Forms:

Available via email:

meritcommission@dupageco.org

AND

At:

www.joindpso.com/about

There is a $30.00 non-refundable registration fee payable to DuPage County Treasurer, by money order or cashier’s check only.

All forms must be mailed in and postmarked no later than 5:00 PM on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 to:

Merit Commission office

421 N. County Farm Road, Suite L-512

Wheaton, IL 60187

For more information please email:

meritcommission@dupageco.org

The written examination will be held ONLINE on:

Saturday, January 27, 2024

Registrants will be contacted via email with instructions for completing the written examination.

Email with questions:

meritcommission@dupageco.org

The DuPage County Sheriff’s Merit Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer