Certified Deputy Sheriff

CERTIFIED DEPUTY SHERIFF
PHELPS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

SALARY: $37,000.00 ANNUALLY, $1200.00 Uniform allowance, and Cell Phone stipend

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health and dental insurance plan
• Life insurance
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays
• Two (2) weeks vacation
• Twelve (12) sick days
• Lagers and CERF retirement systems.

VOLUNTARY BENEFIT PROGRAMS (AFLAC)

• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Additional Life Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospital insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Supplemental dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental vision insurance

DESCRIPTION AND BASIC DUTIES

• This position requires the candidate to handle initial calls for service,
  Investigations, Conduct traffic enforcement
• Conduct detention-related functions
• Operate an emergency vehicle in a safe and defensive manner
• Meet physical aspects of the job
• Take part in overall community interaction/relations
• Perform other duties as the job requires
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to multi-task
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Be able to handle confidential information and materials
• Work under minimum supervision
• Willingness to learn
• Exercise independent judgment and make decisions

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent General Education Development Certificate (GED)
• Must be certified as a law enforcement officer in the state of Missouri Or be eligible for licensing (waiver of MO academy requirement) as a peace officer in the state of Missouri by the Department of Public

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee is frequently required to sit, walk, talk and hear; must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Permitted to work in the United States
• Ability to work various shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Complete board interview, background investigation, and polygraph examination
• Must have a valid Missouri driver's license and clean driving history

Applications are available at the Phelps County Sheriff’s Department, located at 500 West 2nd, Rolla, Missouri. You can also download an application below. Please submit your application via email or in person at the Phelps County Sheriff’s Department.

The Phelps County Sheriff’s Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to offering employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, creed, gender, national origin, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected status.