Sheriff's Office

DEPUTY SHERIFF'S

2020 Equal Employment Opportunity Utilization Report

The Rock Island County Sheriff’s Merit Commission is responsible for preparing and maintaining an alphabetical list of all qualified candidates.  The list is normally established after candidates successfully complete a physical agility test and a written exam.  A background investigation and oral interview are also included in the hiring process.  Unless the eligibility list is exhausted, it will remain in effect for a period of two (2) years. 

Further, applicants who have served with another sheriff’s office, police department or other law enforcement agency may, at the sole discretion of the Merit Commission, be certified to the Sheriff for appointment as deputy sheriff. Lateral Transfer applications are accepted on a continual basis. Transfer applicants must successfully complete a background investigation and pass an oral interview conducted by the Merit Commission.  

Applications must be returned to the Sheriff’s Office by US mail, in person, or Electronically  (application@ricosheriff.org).

The Rock Island County Sheriff's Office Employment Application  

Applications should be mailed to:

Rock Island County Sheriff's Office
Attn: Jail Administrator
1317 - Third Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201. 

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