DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE

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#: 12-018 DEPUTY

SHERIFF TRAINEE SHERIFF & ADULT DETENTION POSTED

04/02/26

Responsibilities:

The Boone County Sheriff's Office is a top tier law enforcement organization. We are one of only a few Sheriff's Offices in Missouri to achieve two national accreditations - for our law enforcement and jail operations. The staff at the Sheriff's Office are dedicated to serving their community with the highest degree of professionalism and to serving the training needs of our law enforcement partners. We have been providing training to other law enforcement agencies since 2015 to help with the professional development of our law enforcement partners. As part of its commitment to providing high quality training to other law enforcement agencies, we took over operations of the local law enforcement training academy in 2024. During the same year we received funding to develop a new Regional Training Center to further support the training mission for area law enforcement. That new facility is now open! We are looking for employees who want to be part of an organization that is dedicated to serving and bettering our community, and who want stability, great benefits, and a path to a great career! This is an entry-level position. Applicants for this position are required to attend an applicable law enforcement training academy to gain POST approved peace officer licensure. This position is eligible for promotion to Deputy Sheriff upon successful completion of a POST academy. Applicants who do not successfully complete academy training may be released from employment. Applicants for the Deputy Sheriff Trainee position must successfully complete all phases of the selection process. If successful, the applicant will be registered by the Boone County Sheriff's Office with an approved academy, after signing a contractual agreement. Applicants who take it upon themselves to register with an academy before being selected for scholarship funds will be responsible for all costs associated with the academy.

Status:

Full-time, non-exempt, benefited Working hours: Work hours will be dictated by academy course of instruction, and may include days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Location:

Columbia, Missouri Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent. Must be 21 years of age or older at time of academy graduation. Must pass a medical examination, psychological assessment, a pre-employment drug screen, and an FBI fingerprint background check Meet qualifications to attend a POST certified law enforcement training academy, selected by the Boone County Sheriff's Office No felony convictions. Must meet additional minimum qualifications as stated in the current job description, which can be found at: https://www.showmeboone.com/hr/webpublish/jobs/12-033.html

Starting Hourly Pay Rate:

$24.41 per hour

Additional Forms Required:

Applicant must submit a signed Authorization to Release Information and submit a Military Release (Sheriff's Office). Deadline for

Application:

Applications will be accepted until the posting is removed.