Taney County Sheriff's Office (Deputy) Employment Opportunity

ll JOB POSTING
DEPUTY SHERIFF
TANEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

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 the policy & procedures of the Taney County Sheriff’s Office, but judgement and initiative
are frequently exercised.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
 Interact with the public regarding moving violations, domestic issues, crimes committed, and citizen concerns
 Investigate crimes, identify suspects, & correspond with victims
 Serve legal documents
 Participate in court hearings by providing security measures and/or oral testimony
 Prepare reports, memos, and correspondence with are both intra & interdepartmental in nature
 Refer individuals to the proper agencies & provide other types of related guidance
 Initiate inquiries concerning possible law violations of adults or juveniles
 Obtain, present, verify, & analyze factual information and other evidence
 Make arrests if probable cause is determined
 Take suspects into custody & inform suspect of their civil rights
 Seize and/or prepare property for safekeeping
 Operate county vehicles in a safe manner; in compliance with all Missouri laws & regulations
 Assist with motor vehicle accidents and/or other medical emergencies as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
 High School Diploma or GED preferred
 Must be at least 21 years of age
 700 hours of basic certification and 24 hours of continuing training annually
 Maintain Missouri P.O.S.T. Police officer certification and adhere to P.O.S.T. training requirements

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Successful candidate must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen.

SALARY: $22.28/ hour + Benefits

STATUS: Full Time
Must be able to work all shifts in a 24/7 environment, including Holidays

Applications will be accepted until the position filled

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.

Posted: March 17, 2026 DM