Job Summary:

The Deputy Sheriff - Trainee position is a non-sworn, at-will position.

The duties and responsibilities in this Job Description are not a comprehensive list and Buchanan County reserves the right to assign, reassign or eliminate the duties and responsibilities of this job either orally or in writing. The scope of the job may be changed at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons deemed appropriate by the County. This Job Description does not constitute an Employment Agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change, according to the business needs of Buchanan County.

Buchanan County is an

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Required to attend and successfully complete an applicable law enforcement training academy to gain POST approve peace office licensure
• Required to successfully complete all phases of the selection process
• Required to sign an employment contract, if hired 

Education/Experience:

High School diploma required. 

Additional Requirements

• Be a citizen of the United States 
• Be at least 18 years of age 
• Must possess a valid Missouri operator’s license at time of appointment 
• Must pass a background check - no felony convictions
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications of the FBI and MSHP CJIS Security policies 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to meet qualifications to attend a POST certified law enforcement training academy
• Must be able to successfully complete the Peace Office Standard Training (POST) academy, and obtain a Class A or B Missouri Peace Officer License

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

Some work in an office setting with a controlled environment. Exposure to extreme weather conditions and highly intense situations. Extended sitting while conducting field operations. Physical activity includes bending, walking, lifting, standing, running and stooping. Exposure to environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, loud noise, fumes and sudden temperature change. May have exposure to blood and other bodily fluids. Visual acuity and color perception a must. Normal hearing ability essential. Occasional intense physical contact while affecting arrests. Occasional sprint in process of apprehending a suspect. Physical strength to subdue combative individuals. Must perform these functions in a range of conditions including residences, stairwell, traffic-ways and open areas over uneven surfaces. Must refrain from using tobacco products while on duty.

Employee Behavior and Conduct:

County employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner. Employees should respect their colleagues, and extend courtesy to those with whom they come in contact both internally and externally during the performance of their job duties.