Deputy Sheriff Benefits

Linn County deputies are represented in collective bargaining by Public, Professional and Maintenance Employees, Local Union 2003, I.U.P.A.T.

• $62,774 yearly starting wage, which includes jail premium pay
• Two weeks paid vacation after one year of service
• Twelve holidays and two personal days per year
• Twelve days paid sick leave per year after one year of service
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• $20,000 life insurance with an option to purchase more
• Disability insurance
• Flex Spending
• Annual Educational Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Rewards Program
• Annual Mental Health Checks
• Onsite Employee Fitness Center
• Retirement savings through Social Security and the Iowa Public Employee Retirement Systems (IPERS)
• Uniform, leather, weapon, other equipment, and cleaning allowance provided

Additional information regarding benefits is available through Linn County Human Resources.