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 and/or legally authorized under federal law to work in the United States and be   authorized under state and federal law to obtain, carry, or purchase or otherwise possess a firearm  (see 55 ILCS 5/3-6033)
• 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
• Pass a P.O.W.E.R. (Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report) test
• 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/DROP OFF registrations accepted until March 18, 2026.

Department:

Sheriff's Merit Commission

Registration Forms:

Available via email:

meritcommission@dupagecounty.gov

AND

On the DuPage County Sheriff’s website:

www.dupagesheriff.org

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 Wednesday, March 18, 2026, or dropped off 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