From the McHenry County Sheriff:
Now Accepting Applications for Sheriff’s Deputy
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for Sheriff’s Deputy.
Individuals interested in a professional and rewarding career in law enforcement are encouraged to apply.
The physical agility test (P.O.W.E.R. Test) and written exam will take place at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 29 at Huntley High School.
Deputies with the Sheriff’s Office provide services through the Patrol, Investigations, and Special Services Divisions.
Currently, starting salary is $78,872 annually ($37.92/hour), with top pay at $127,348 ($61.22/hour) by end of contract (12/1/2026).
Benefits also include paid holidays, paid vacation time, and options for major medical insurance.
Deputies who live in or within 15 air miles of McHenry County, within a bordering Illinois county (Boone, Cook, DeKalb, Lake, Kane & McHenry), are eligible for a take-home squad car.
Applications for Sheriff’s Deputies can be found at www.mchenrysheriff.org/join-us/employment-application.
The minimum qualifications to apply are:
- Applicant must be 21 years of age by graduation from the police academy.
- Must be a high school graduate or have a GED.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Applicant must be able to pass a background check.
- Applicant must live in McHenry County or any bordering Illinois or Wisconsin county within one year of hiring.
Applicants must submit their application, a $25.00 non-refundable application fee and required paperwork online at www.mchenrysheriff.org/join-us/employment-application by 12:00 p.m. on March 21.
Additional information can be found at https://www.mchenrysheriff.org/join-us/work-with-us/#patrol-deputy. P.O.W.E.R. Test standards can be found here: https://bit.ly/3Qe0UqF.
Applications for lateral transfers are being accepted on a continual basis. If you have questions after referring to our website, please email sheriffjobs@mchenrycountyil.gov for additional information on the testing and hiring process.
