Per Iowa Administrative Code Iowa Administrative Code 501.2.1, to qualify for the position of Deputy Sheriff with Linn County, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Is a citizen of the United States and a resident of Iowa or intends to become a resident upon being employed
Is 18 years of age at the time of appointment
Has a valid driver's or chauffeur's license issued by the state of Iowa
Is not addicted to drugs or alcohol
Is of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation
Has successfully passed a physical test adopted by the Iowa law enforcement academy
Is not by reason of conscience or belief opposed to the use of force, when necessary to fulfill that person's duties
Is a high school graduate with a diploma, or possesses a GED equivalency certificate
Has an uncorrected vision of not less than 20/100 in both eyes, corrected to 20/20
Meets hearing standards
Is examined by a licensed physician or surgeon and meets the physical requirements necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of a law enforcement officer