Deputy Sheriff Recruit

Jackson County Missouri

Lee's Summit, MO Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted March 5, 2026

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department: Sheriff

Grade: 160

Salary: $22.06/hour

Job Duties:

Works towards attainment of Missouri Peace Officer Standard Training (POST) Certification while attending a law enforcement training academy which is selected by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.
This position is eligible for promotion to Deputy Sheriff I once becoming Missouri Class A POST Certified. Recruits who do not successfully complete academy training may be released from employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have a high school diploma or GED, and vision correctable to 20/20.
Must be at least 20 years of age to apply.
Must be 21 years of age or older on the date the Recruit takes the Missouri POST license exam which is administered near the time of training academy graduation.
Must possess/maintain a valid Missouri Driver's License.
Must have no felony or serious misdemeanor convictions. Must submit to and pass pre-employment background check, drug screen, motor vehicle record check.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

About this role

Summary

Attend law enforcement training and obtain POST certification, with promotion opportunity to Deputy Sheriff I.

Job title

Deputy Sheriff Recruit

Experience level

none specified

Industry

law enforcement

Location requirements

Candidate must work in Lee's Summit, MO; remote not allowed.

Salary

$22.06/hour

Management role

Skills & keywords

Required skills

GEDvision correctable to 20/20valid Missouri Driver's Licensebackground checkdrug screenmotor vehicle record check

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

peace officertrainingacademycertification

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lee's Summit, MO, USA

On-site City