Deputy Sheriff

Salary: $55,000 to 78,856

Closing Date: Mar 31, 2025

Essential Functions:

• The Platte County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service law enforcement agency. A deputy with the Platte County Sheriff’s Office maintains law and order and serves legal processes of the courts by performing their duties. This position is a core operations position in which an individual will enforce state laws and county ordinances, handle initial calls for service, conduct investigations, conduct traffic enforcement, conduct detention related functions, and take part in overall community interaction/relations. Entry level assignments include assignment to the Field Operations Bureau/Patrol Division or the Detention Division.
• An employee in this position regularly assists other personnel within the Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies/officers. These individuals deter crime and strive to accomplish the mission of the Platte County Sheriff’s Office in each duty performed. Work is performed under general supervision within established policies and procedures; however, a high degree of independent judgment is regularly required.

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age and a U. S. citizen.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must Possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Must be certified by the Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, or currently enrolled in an approved academy.
• Must not have been convicted of any felony offense, domestic violence crimes, or other crimes that would make the applicant unsuitable for employment.
• Must be willing and able to perform all the tasks required of the job for which you are applying.
• Must be willing to have a criminal history and driver’s license check performed annually, at a minimum, and more frequently if needed.
• Must successfully complete an extensive background investigation and drug screen test.
• Must successfully complete all pre-employment interviews and tests.e Allowance after first 12-months of service.