St. Charles County Government
DEPUTY FIELD SERVICES / SHERIFF
St. Charles County Government, Saint Charles, Missouri, United States, 63301
Overview
JOB OVERVIEW: The purpose of this position is to provide law enforcement services for the courts, including enforcement and service of court orders/documents, arrest and transport of prisoners, courtroom security, enforcement of criminal laws, and other duties as assigned. The work is performed under the supervision of the Sergeant-Field Services. Responsibilities
Enforces and serves court orders/documents, protection orders, warrants, mental health warrants/commitments, body attachments, WRITs, and assists with evictions. Prepares and files a lawful and timely return of service to the appropriate court of authority on all documents served, as set forth above. Testifies concerning such service as necessary. Provides courtroom security. Takes subjects into custody and transports to the appropriate holding facility/jail. Plans and implements prisoner transport to/from the St. Charles County jail, municipal/county jails, state/federal prisons, courthouse, and internal courthouse/courtroom transports. Plans and implements fugitive extradition transports throughout the US and US Territories. Enforces criminal/traffic laws, writes incident reports, assists outside agencies as needed, and responds to fire/panic/duress alarms. Take home vehicle program. Requirements
Education
High school graduation or equivalent required. Associate degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred. Certifications
Must be Class A certified under Missouri Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) according to RSMO 590 prior to appointment. If you are presently enrolled in a Missouri P.O.S.T.-approved Police Academy, you may apply now and submit your MO POST Certificate upon graduation. Must have a valid Driver's License, satisfactory driving record and be free from (and have no pending) felony convictions, or misdemeanor convictions related to domestic violence. Knowledge, skills, and abilities
At the time of hire, candidates must pass the following: drug screen, medical physical, background investigation/polygraph/psychological evaluation (waived for current County employees who have previously taken this exam within the past 5 years). Requires courteous, effective oral and written communication skills sometimes under adverse conditions. Considerable skill in the operation of law enforcement equipment including firearms. Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local laws as they pertain to law enforcement. Examination Components
The testing process consists of the following components: Written Exam Physical Agility Test Oral Board Interview Applicants must pass each component to move on to the next component. Scores from each component will be tabulated to determine the applicants’ final ratings, at which point candidates will be added to the Eligibility List accordingly. Eligibility Lists
Candidates must meet all qualifications and pass all examination components to be added to the Eligibility List. Each examination component is weighted on the Eligibility List as follows: Oral Board Interview – 55 percent Written Exam – 45 percent Physical Agility Testing – Pass or fail Eligibility lasts for one year (unless the list is cancelled or examination procedures are revised). The Eligibility List may be utilized to fill similar law enforcement positions that become vacant. Candidates placed on the Eligibility List, who are later found to have employment or character histories which are incompatible with the high standards expected of St. Charles County Sheriff Deputies, may be removed from the Eligibility List following notification to the candidate. Upcoming Testing Sessions
Written Exam – Thursday, October 23, and Physical Agility – Monday, October 27, 2025. Written Exam – Thursday, November 13, and Physical Agility – Monday, November 17, 2025. To Apply
All applications must be submitted using the APPLY NOW link above. We do not accept faxed, e-mailed or print applications. This is a full-time position which includes a full range of benefits including Paid Time Off, Extended Medical Leave, Holidays, Employee Health, Dental, Life, Disability, Retirement, and Tuition Assistance programs. Applications will be accepted on a continuing basis. Please call Human Resources at 636-949-7320 to sign up for a testing date. St. Charles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. St. Charles County is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen is required for all positions. Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management Industries: Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at St. Charles County Government by 2x PART-TIME DEPUTY (INTERMITTENT PROFESSIONAL I) / SHERIFF Patrol Security Officers - FT/PT - $19.57/hr We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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JOB OVERVIEW: The purpose of this position is to provide law enforcement services for the courts, including enforcement and service of court orders/documents, arrest and transport of prisoners, courtroom security, enforcement of criminal laws, and other duties as assigned. The work is performed under the supervision of the Sergeant-Field Services. Responsibilities
Enforces and serves court orders/documents, protection orders, warrants, mental health warrants/commitments, body attachments, WRITs, and assists with evictions. Prepares and files a lawful and timely return of service to the appropriate court of authority on all documents served, as set forth above. Testifies concerning such service as necessary. Provides courtroom security. Takes subjects into custody and transports to the appropriate holding facility/jail. Plans and implements prisoner transport to/from the St. Charles County jail, municipal/county jails, state/federal prisons, courthouse, and internal courthouse/courtroom transports. Plans and implements fugitive extradition transports throughout the US and US Territories. Enforces criminal/traffic laws, writes incident reports, assists outside agencies as needed, and responds to fire/panic/duress alarms. Take home vehicle program. Requirements
Education
High school graduation or equivalent required. Associate degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred. Certifications
Must be Class A certified under Missouri Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) according to RSMO 590 prior to appointment. If you are presently enrolled in a Missouri P.O.S.T.-approved Police Academy, you may apply now and submit your MO POST Certificate upon graduation. Must have a valid Driver's License, satisfactory driving record and be free from (and have no pending) felony convictions, or misdemeanor convictions related to domestic violence. Knowledge, skills, and abilities
At the time of hire, candidates must pass the following: drug screen, medical physical, background investigation/polygraph/psychological evaluation (waived for current County employees who have previously taken this exam within the past 5 years). Requires courteous, effective oral and written communication skills sometimes under adverse conditions. Considerable skill in the operation of law enforcement equipment including firearms. Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local laws as they pertain to law enforcement. Examination Components
The testing process consists of the following components: Written Exam Physical Agility Test Oral Board Interview Applicants must pass each component to move on to the next component. Scores from each component will be tabulated to determine the applicants’ final ratings, at which point candidates will be added to the Eligibility List accordingly. Eligibility Lists
Candidates must meet all qualifications and pass all examination components to be added to the Eligibility List. Each examination component is weighted on the Eligibility List as follows: Oral Board Interview – 55 percent Written Exam – 45 percent Physical Agility Testing – Pass or fail Eligibility lasts for one year (unless the list is cancelled or examination procedures are revised). The Eligibility List may be utilized to fill similar law enforcement positions that become vacant. Candidates placed on the Eligibility List, who are later found to have employment or character histories which are incompatible with the high standards expected of St. Charles County Sheriff Deputies, may be removed from the Eligibility List following notification to the candidate. Upcoming Testing Sessions
Written Exam – Thursday, October 23, and Physical Agility – Monday, October 27, 2025. Written Exam – Thursday, November 13, and Physical Agility – Monday, November 17, 2025. To Apply
All applications must be submitted using the APPLY NOW link above. We do not accept faxed, e-mailed or print applications. This is a full-time position which includes a full range of benefits including Paid Time Off, Extended Medical Leave, Holidays, Employee Health, Dental, Life, Disability, Retirement, and Tuition Assistance programs. Applications will be accepted on a continuing basis. Please call Human Resources at 636-949-7320 to sign up for a testing date. St. Charles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. St. Charles County is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen is required for all positions. Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management Industries: Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at St. Charles County Government by 2x PART-TIME DEPUTY (INTERMITTENT PROFESSIONAL I) / SHERIFF Patrol Security Officers - FT/PT - $19.57/hr We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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