Employment Requirements

Anyone interested in employment with the Jerome County Sheriff must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must be a graduate from an accredited high school or hold a GED.
• Must be able to meet minimum vision and hearing standards.
• Be free of any physical, emotional, or mental conditions which might adversely affect performance of a Deputy Sheriff as determined by a medical and psychological exam.
• Must pass a physical agility test.
• No past criminal history and no convictions of DUI or suspended driver's license within the five years prior to the date of application.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have no more than four (4) moving violations in the three (3) years preceding the application.
• Must be of good moral character as determined by a background investigation. The background investigation will include a polygraph examination.

Physical Agility Test

The physical agility test consists of:

• Vertical Jump
• 1 minute sit ups
• Push ups: A minimum of 21 (no time limit but continuous)
• 300 meter run
• 1.5 mile run or walk