Taney County Sheriff's Office (Deputy) Employment Opportunity

JOB POSTING
DEPUTY SHERIFF
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Applications will be accepted until filled. Candidates must be available to work any shift day or
night, including holidays.

JOB SUMMARY
Perform skilled, complicated, and confidential law enforcement work to protect life and property; enforce
Federal, State, and local laws; and detect and apprehend violators. Work is accomplished under the
direction of a supervisor, within policy and procedures of Taney County Sheriff’s Office, but judgment
and initiative are frequently exercised.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Guard prisoners/inmates assuming responsibility for all needs of 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. May investigate crimes, interface
with victims, serve legal documents, participate in court hearings by providing security measures or oral
testimony.

Prepare reports, memos, and correspondence which are both intra and interdepartmental in nature; refer
individuals to the proper agencies and provides other types of related guidance.

Initiate inquires concerning possible law violations of adults or juveniles; obtain, present, verify, and
analyze factual information and other evidence. Make arrests by determining if there is probable cause.
Identify suspects; takes suspect into custody and inform suspect of his/her civil rights. Seize and/or
prepare property for safekeeping.

Operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner and in compliance with all Missouri laws and regulations.
Perform traffic enforcement and assist with motor vehicle accidents and other medical emergencies as
necessary.

REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or GED
 Seven-hundred (700) hours of basic certification and forty-eight (48) hours of continuing training
 Power Phone and Dual-State Certified.
 Twenty-one (21) years of age
Maintain Missouri P.O.S.T Police officer certification and adhere to P.O.S.T training requirements.

STARTING PAY: $14.82 STATUS: Full time

Taney County is a substance free, Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE). Contact
Human Resources at (417)546-7237 for information. Applications can be obtained at the Human
Resources Department or online at www.taneycounty.org.

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