Taney County Sheriff's Office (Deputy Sheriff) Employment Opportunity

JOB POSTING
TITLE: DEPUTY SHERIFF
This position will be posted until filled.

JOB SUMMARY: Performs skilled, com plicated, and confidential law enforcem ent work to
protect life and property; enforce Federal, State, and local laws; and detect and apprehend
violators. W ork is accomplished under the direction o f a supervisor, within policy and
procedures o f Taney County S h e riffs Office, but judgm ent and initiative are frequently
exercised.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Guard prisoners/inm ates assuming responsibility for all needs o f
prisoners/inmates during detention or transportation. Function as a patrol deputy interfacing
directly with the public on moving violations, domestic issues, crimes committed, and various
other citizen concerns. M ay investigate crimes, interface with victims, severe legal documents,
participate in court hearing providing security measures or oral testimony.

Prepare reports, issue memos, and write correspondence which are both intra and
interdepartmental in nature; refer individuals to the proper agencies and provides other types o f
guidance, etc.

Initiate inquires concerning possible law violations o f adults or juveniles; obtains, presents,
verifies, and analyzes factual information and other evidence. Make arrests by determining if
there is probable cause. Identifies the suspect; takes suspect into custody and informs suspect o f
his civil rights. Seizes and/or prepares property for safekeeping.

Operate a m otor vehicle in a safe m anner and in compliance with all Missouri laws and
regulations. Perform traffic enforcem ent and assist with m otor vehicle accidents and other
medical em ergencies as necessary. Required to maintain Missouri P.O.S.T Police officer
certification and adhere to P.O.S.T training requirements.

REQUIREMENTS: High School Diplom a or GED required. Seven Hundred (700) hr. basic
certification plus forty-eight (48) hours continuing training. M ust be Power Phone Certified and
Dual State Certified. M ust be twenty-one (21) years o f age to be a Deputy.

SALARY : $12.43 per hour STATUS: Full time, 40 hours per week

Taney County is a substance free, Equal Em ploym ent O pportunity Em ployer (EEOE).
Contact Human Resources at (417)546-7237 for inform ation. Applications can be obtained
at the Human Resources D epartm ent or online at w ww .tanevcountv.org.