Deputy Sheriff Positions

Salary: $18.07 hourly.

Closing Date: 8/31/2026

Position Summary:

St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, operating within the Department of Judicial Administration, provides a variety of courtroom related services. Currently, we are seeking dependable, self-motivated individuals to work within Bailiff and Civil process positions.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains security by inspecting and securing the courtroom, surrounding hallways and doors, and the judge’s chamber before and after court sessions.
• Maintains order by observing courtroom proceedings to prevent unnecessary disruptions and taking custody of individuals as instructed by the judge.
• Provides assistance to the jury panel by giving instructions, answering general questions, ensuring no contact occurs with unauthorized materials or persons, and escorting to and from the jury deliberation room.
• Provides assistance to the judge and courtroom personnel by reviewing courtroom documents for completion, serving legal papers, and by filing, retrieving, and faxing documents.
• Responds to medical emergencies as appropriate.
• Successfully completes in-service trainings.
• Exercises appropriate judgement in use of personal protection items.
• Carries personal protection items in approved manner.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Requirements:

• Equivalent to one year of professional work experience in execution of civil and criminal process (law enforcement, investigations, corrections, enforcement positions, or Deputy Sheriff positions).
  
• Current CPR (Adult and Child) and AED certification is required within 90 days of employment
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Must maintain qualifying standards in both the handgun and TASER within 6 months of hire
• Must possess and maintain a department-approved personal handgun in good working condition for work shifts within 30 days of employment
• May be required to possess and maintain a department-approved personal TASER in good working condition for work shifts