Deputy Sheriff Recruit

Jackson County Missouri; United States; On-site; USD 25,071 - 35,708; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Life insurance

Vacation time

Sick leave

Pension plan

And many more

Job summary

Jackson County Missouri is hiring for a law enforcement position aimed at attaining Missouri Peace Officer Standard Training (POST) Certification. This role involves attending a designated training academy.

Successful candidates may be promoted to Deputy Sheriff I upon certification. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a valid Missouri Driver's License, and passing of a pre-employment background check.

The position offers multiple benefits including healthcare, dental, life insurance, and vacation time.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED, and vision correctable to 20/20.
• Must be at least 20 years of age to apply.
• Must be 21 years or older on the date of the Missouri POST license exam.
• Must possess/maintain a valid Missouri Driver's License.
• Must have no felony or serious misdemeanor convictions.
• Must pass pre-employment background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record check.

Responsibilities

• Attain Missouri Peace Officer Standard Training (POST) Certification.
• Attend law enforcement training academy selected by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office.
• Eligible for promotion to Deputy Sheriff I after certification.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Department: Sheriff
Grade: 160
Salary: $22.06/hour

Job Duties

Works towards attainment of Missouri Peace Officer Standard Training (POST) Certification while attending a law enforcement training academy which is selected by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. This position is eligible for promotion to Deputy Sheriff I once becoming Missouri Class A POST Certified. Recruits who do not successfully complete academy training may be released from employment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED, and vision correctable to 20/20.
• Must be at least 20 years of age to apply.
• Must be 21 years of age or older on the date the recruit takes the Missouri POST license exam which is administered near the time of training academy graduation.
• Must possess/maintain a valid Missouri Driver's License.
• Must have no felony or serious misdemeanor convictions.
• Must submit to and pass pre‑employment background check, drug screen, motor vehicle record check.

Benefits

• Health care
• Dental
• Life insurance
• Vacation time
• Sick leave
• Pension plan
• And many more