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Road Patrol Deputy

Bates County Sheriff's Office
Bates, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 10/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/16/2027

Overview

Join our dedicated law enforcement team as a Road Patrol Deputy, where you will play a vital role in maintaining safety, enforcing laws, and serving the community. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to patrol designated areas, respond to incidents, and uphold public order with professionalism and integrity. As a Road Patrol Deputy, you will be at the forefront of law enforcement efforts, utilizing your skills in traffic management, rural criminal investigation, and community engagement to make a positive impact every day.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct routine patrols on designated roads and highways to monitor traffic flow, enforce traffic laws, and ensure public safety.
  • Respond promptly to emergency calls, accidents, and incidents, providing first aid and support as needed.
  • Enforce laws related to criminal activity, traffic violations, local ordinances, and animal control by conducting investigations and making arrests when appropriate.
  • Prepare detailed reports documenting incidents, arrests, investigations, and other law enforcement activities with accuracy and clarity.
  • Utilize surveillance techniques and evidence law principles to gather information during criminal investigations or suspicious activity observations.
  • Manage conflict situations using conflict management skills and use of force training while adhering to procedural law and law enforcement protocols.
  • Collaborate with other agencies on criminal investigations involving criminal law experience or immigration law when necessary.

Skills

  • Strong knowledge of traffic laws, criminal procedure, evidence law, and search and seizure law.
  • Proficiency in report writing with attention to detail for incident documentation.
  • Ability to operate standard passenger cars safely under various conditions; experience with firearms handling in law enforcement is preferred.
  • Physical conditioning to sustain the demands of patrol duties including long hours on foot or in vehicle.
  • Experience with first aid protocols such as CPR and basic first aid procedures; certifications are highly valued.
  • Skills in surveillance techniques, conflict management, and use of force training to handle diverse situations effectively.
  • Knowledge of procedural law, criminal investigation procedures, arrest procedures, and criminal law experience.
  • Ability to handle animals humanely when necessary; familiarity with animal handling is a plus.
  • Strong communication skills for report writing and interacting professionally with the public; experience in security or loss prevention is advantageous.

Join us as a Road Patrol Deputy if you are committed to serving your community with energy and integrity! This role offers a rewarding career path for individuals passionate about law enforcement, community safety, and making a difference every day through proactive patrols and diligent investigation efforts.

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36.0 – 48.0 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Military leave
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Uniform allowance
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22

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