Do You Have What It Takes to be an Auxiliary Deputy?

Submitted by the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office

The Kendall County Sheriff’s Auxiliary Deputy Unit is comprised of a group of volunteers that are dedicated to serving the citizens of Kendall County. They are individuals that have a few things in common: dedication, professionalism, and a strong sense of community service.

The Auxiliary Unit provides aid at special events, directing traffic, controlling disaster, controlling civil disorder, assisting in searches for evidence and persons and provides support to full time deputies in performing their regular duties.

Members are accepted into the Auxiliary Deputy Unit after they have completed the application process and have successfully passed a background investigation. Qualified volunteers are required to maintain an average of volunteering three hours per month. Other requirements are:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be a high school graduate or have a GED equivalent
• Must not be convicted of a felony or crime of moral turpitude
• Must be of good moral character
• Must be in reasonably good physical condition
• Must be a resident of Kendall County

If you have the dedication to be a Kendall County Sheriff’s Auxiliary Deputy please read the complete job description and fill out on application which can be found on the Kendall County website.