Chief Deputy Ben Rice brings nearly two decades of law enforcement experience to his role at the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. His career in public safety began in 2005 as a reserve police officer with the Albion Police Department and Waterloo Marshal's office.

In January 2006, Chief Deputy Rice joined the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office as a confinement officer, where he later obtained the rank of Sergeant. In 2009, he was selected as a Merit Road Patrol Deputy, beginning his distinguished career on the road.

Throughout his tenure, Chief Deputy Rice has served in numerous specialized assignments including the Emergency Response Team, Detective's Bureau, Polygraph operations, and as a School Resource Officer. In January 2023, he was appointed to his current position as Chief Deputy.