Sheriff's Merit Commission

Website

Deputy Sheriff Employment Opportunities

Contact

Name: Laura Bothwell
Title: Assistant
Address: 421 N. County Farm Rd.
Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: 630-407-6252
Email: meritcommission@dupageco.org

Location

421 N. County Farm Rd.
Wheaton, IL 60187

Responsibilities

The Sheriff’s Merit Commission has jurisdiction over all full-time deputy sheriffs, as well as over other positions as provided by the County Board. The Commission’s responsibilities include reviewing applications to positions under its jurisdiction and certifying applicants as qualified and setting forth the minimum requirements for applicants to be considered for a position. The Commission’s review of applicants may include examinations, investigations, or any other method consistent with recognized merit principles. The Commission also provides certifications for promotion to current employees under its jurisdiction, and conducts hearings on disciplinary charges brought before the Commission. View Rules, Regulations, and Procedures

Meeting Schedule

First Thursday of each month, 8:30 a.m.  View agendas and minutes

Term

6 years

Appointed By

The County Board

Compensation

$4,800 annually

Qualifications

Commissioners shall be county residents.  No more than two of the members may be affiliated with the same political party.

Composition

3 trustees, no more than two of whom may be affiliated with the same political party.

Chair/President

Tony Reyes

Authority

55 ILCS 5/3 8003

Appointees

Name	First Date of Appt.	Current Term Expires	Position
Carole Vasbinder	08/23/2016	05/21/2022	Trustee
Tony Reyes	08/13/2002	04/01/2020	Trustee (Chair)
Frank L Sommario	03/20/2019	04/01/2025	Trustee

Additional Information

NOTE: Persons listed as serving on an expired term continue in their service unless and until they are either reappointed or replaced unless otherwise indicated. A position listed as “VACANT” is not currently occupied.

Financial Information

Note: This agency is included in the DuPage County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).

• Annual Financial Reports

 

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