Top 1 Deputy sheriff Jobs in Saint Joseph Mo

Deputy Sheriff
Buchanan County —Buchanan County, MO
- $53,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Writing skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays

Check out these similar jobs

Based on your search for deputy sheriff jobs.

Deputy Sheriff
Buchanan County —Buchanan County, MO
Must possess a valid Missouri operator’s license at time of appointment. Responds to citizen complaints and calls for service, performing investigations,…
$53,000 a year
Deputy - Sheriff's Office
Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS —Wyandotte County, KS
Valid Driver’s license, United States Citizen, no misdemeanor convictions involving moral character, perjury or false statements as outlined in the Kansas…
$59,488.21 - $98,312.66 a year

Explore jobs in cities nearby

Check out jobs in cities near your current location, Columbus

Deputy Sheriff - Cadet
Delaware County, OH —Delaware, OH
Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and a clean criminal record. Responds to criminal and civil calls as dispatched. Yearly bonus for graduate degrees.
$72,841.60 a year
Deputy Sheriff
Fairfield County, Ohio —Lancaster, OH
Responds to a wide variety of citizen calls for service, including calls to public schools, which demand a wide variety of actions;
$66,123.20 - $79,622.40 a year

Show more jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alert for deputy sheriff in saint joseph mo

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

deputy sheriff jobs near saint joseph mo

Deputy Sheriff jobs in Buchanan County, MO

Deputy Sheriff jobs in Maryland

Deputy Sheriff jobs in Murfreesboro, TN

Deputy Sheriff jobs in City Of Saint Louis, MO

Sheriff Department jobs in Bergen County, NJ

Sheriff jobs in Oregon

Deputy Sheriff jobs in Gladstone, MO

Deputy Sheriff

Buchanan County -
Buchanan County, MO

Apply Now

Job Details

Full-time
$53,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
457(b)
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Customer communication
Arrest procedures
Spreadsheets
Writing skills
Copy machines
Ladder use
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Basic firearms training
Computer skills

Full Job Description

Job Summary

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of tasks by providing the public with a safe and secure environment for all by safeguarding life, patrolling assigned areas, making arrests, writing citations, preparing reports, and preserving the peace while defending the rights and liberties guaranteed to every individual by the Constitution of the United States of America.

The duties and responsibilities in this Job Description are not a comprehensive list and Buchanan County reserves the right to assign, reassign or eliminate the duties and responsibilities of this job either orally or in writing. The scope of the job may be changed at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons deemed appropriate by the County. This Job Description does not constitute an Employment Agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change, according to the business needs of Buchanan County.

Passing of a drug screening required prior to appointment

Passing of a background check prior to appointment

Buchanan County is an

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responds to citizen complaints and calls for service, performing investigations, gathering evidence, conducting searches, processing fingerprints, and serving the citizens of Buchanan County
Patrols assigned neighborhoods of the County to ensure the safety and well-being of citizens
Interviews witnesses or canvass the neighborhoods for possible witnesses and to establish suspects
Records daily activities, submitting logs, and documenting reports on law violations for the appropriate authorities
Operates radios, telephones, and other communications to respond to public complaints and other calls
Sets up necessary barriers for crime scenes and performing crowd control when necessary
Patrols and guards’ buildings, including courthouses, in order to provide security, enforce laws, and arrest violators
Conducts the transportation of prisoners
Provides service of civil process of all paperwork related to civil and criminal court documentation, as received from the court systems

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

May be required to operate office equipment, including but not limited to: copy machine, computer, phone, etc.
Regularly prepare and review documents and polices
Carry out any other duties assigned by the Sheriff

Education/Experience

High School diploma required.
Preference will be given to applicants that are experienced peace officers, and who are currently MO POST certified, however some exceptional candidates may be sent to the Academy.
Additional Requirements

Be a citizen of the United States
Be at least 18 years of age
Must possess a valid Missouri operator’s license at time of appointment
Must pass a background check - no felony convictions
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications of the FBI and MSHP CJIS Security policies

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Applicants must be able to meet the strenuous physical demands of law enforcement activities, including but not limited to: arresting combative individuals, climbing ladders and multiple flights of stairs, rapidly entering and exiting vehicles, and have normal hearing with or without a hearing aid.
Proficient in the use of all issued firearms, impact weapons, chemical munitions, stun devices, etc.
Ability to classify, compute, and tabulate data and information following a prescribed plan requiring the exercise of some judgement
Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure, and sort information
Ability to utilize a variety of information, such as spreadsheets, statistical and narrative reports, assessment lists, information forms, indexes, code manuals, policies, procedures, guidelines, and non-routine correspondence
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with a variety of Citizens, Government representatives, Attorneys, and County personnel.
Ability to exercise the judgement and decisiveness in situations involving a variety of duties subject to frequent change
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, organization skills, and handle multiple incidents simultaneously

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

Some work in an office setting with a controlled environment. Exposure to extreme weather conditions and highly intense situations. Extended sitting while conducting field operations. Physical activity includes bending, walking, lifting, standing, running and stooping. Exposure to environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, loud noise, fumes and sudden temperature change. May have exposure to blood and other bodily fluids. Visual acuity and color perception a must. Normal hearing ability essential. Occasional intense physical contact while affecting arrests. Occasional sprint in process of apprehending a suspect. Physical strength to subdue combative individuals. Must perform these functions in a range of conditions including residences, stairwell, traffic-ways and open areas over uneven surfaces. Must refrain from using tobacco products while on duty.

Employee Behavior and Conduct:

County employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner. Employees should respect their colleagues, and extend courtesy to those with whom they come in contact both internally and externally during the performance of their job duties.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time (30+ hours/week) employees including medical, health savings account or flexible spending accounts, dental, life, and retirement. The County also offers voluntary vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and a deferred compensation plan (457b).
Additionally, we offer a generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO) plan, and 13 paid holidays.

If you have additional questions about our benefits, please contact the Buchanan County Human Resources office at 816-271-1528 or [email protected]

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

deputy sheriff jobs in saint joseph mo

Deputy Sheriff

Check out these similar jobs

Explore jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alert for deputy sheriff in saint joseph mo

Explore jobs in more locations

Job Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Education/Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected