Services Specialist - Warrants

Boone County Missouri; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Shift differential available

Job summary

Boone County Government is seeking a detail-driven Services Specialist – Warrants to join the team. This role focuses on accuracy of official records and serving as a key contact for the public and law enforcement.

You will perform duties in a fast-paced environment, handling data entry, document preparation, and compliance tasks within the Warrants Unit. A strong customer-service orientation is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of administrative support, customer service, or office management experience, including MS Office, data entry, and multi-line phone.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and make quick decisions in emergencies.
• Pre-employment drug test and FBI fingerprint background check; valid Missouri driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for the department.
• Greet and assist the public according to policy and state law.
• Answer multi-line telephone inquiries.
• Enter and maintain data in MULES and records systems.
• Assist with sex offender registration.
• Prepare and file official documents.
• This role combines customer service, legal compliance, and administrative precision.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative support

Decision making under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Data entry

Multi-line phone system

Job description

Be the vital link behind law enforcement operations.

See what it’s like to work here:https://youtu.be/xCtE48jgaV4

The Sheriff’s Office is seeking detail-driven, professional Services Specialist – Warrants to join our team. In these critical support roles, you will help ensure the accuracy of official records and serve as a key point of contact for the public and law enforcement personnel.

If you’re organized, dependable, and ready to serve your community in a meaningful way, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

In the Warrants Unit, you will:

• Serve as the first point of contact for the department
• Greet and assist the public according to policy and state law
• Answer multi-line telephone inquiries
• Enter and maintain data in MULES and records systems
• Assist with sex offender registration
• Prepare and file official documents
• This role combines customer service, legal compliance, and administrative precision.

Schedule & Status

• Full-time, non-exempt, benefit-eligible
• An 8 or 10-hour shift, work one weekend per month. Shifts start at 3:00 p.m.
• Shift differential available

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years of administrative support, customer service, or office management experience, including experience with MS Office, data entry, and multi-phone line
• Must possess the ability to handle stressful situations and make quick decisions in emergency situations.
• Position requires a pre-employment drug test and the ability to pass an FBI fingerprint background check. Must have and maintain a valid Missouri driver's license.

Compensation

• Starting at $20.50 per hour
• Potential for shift differential
• Full benefits package

Why This Role Matters

• This position plays a crucial role in supporting law enforcement operations and maintaining public trust. Your attention to detail ensures legal accuracy. Your professionalism shapes the public’s first impression of the Sheriff’s Office.
• If you’re ready for a stable public service career with purpose, responsibility, and opportunity for growth, apply today.

Benefits That Truly Stand Out

Boone County Government offers one of the most competitive public-sector benefit packages in the region:

• Health, dental & vision Insurance starting day one

(Including medical/dental plans with no employee premium options!)

• Pension plan
• Two matching deferred compensation plans
• 14 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• No-cost life and disability insurance options
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer

This is stability, security, and service, all in one career move.

Why Columbia, Missouri?

Living in Columbia means enjoying the energy of a thriving college town and the cultural heart of Mid-Missouri. Home to beloved events like the True/False Film Fest, Columbia offers:

• A vibrant arts, music, and restaurant scene
• 278+ miles of scenic local trails
• Outdoor adventures at Rock Bridge Memorial State Park
• Easy access to Jefferson City, St. Louis, Kansas City, and the Lake of the Ozarks

It’s a place where career opportunity meets exceptional quality of life.