Deputy Sheriff – Corrections

• 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 drivers 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
• 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 May 19th, 2025.

Department:

DuPage County Sheriff's Merit Commission

Registration Forms:

Available via email:

meritcommission@dupagecounty.gov

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 Monday, May 19, 2025 to:

Merit Commission office

421 N. County Farm Road, Suite L-512

Wheaton, IL 60187

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