Deputy Sheriff Trainee

The Boone County Sheriff's Office, located in Columbia, MO, is looking for a Deputy Sheriff Trainee.

The Boone County Sheriff's Office is a top tier law enforcement organization. We are one of only a few Sheriff's Office in Missouri to achieve two national accreditations from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) for our law enforcement operations and from the National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) for our jail operations.

The staff at the Sheriff's Office are dedicated to serving their community with the highest degree of professionalism and to serving the training needs of our law enforcement partners. We have been providing training to other law enforcement agencies since 2015 to help with the professional development of our law enforcement partners.

As part of its commitment to providing high quality training to other law enforcement agencies, we took over operations of the local law enforcement training academy in 2024. During the same year we received funding to develop a new Regional Training Center to further support the training mission for area law enforcement. That new facility is now open!

The Sheriff's Office is committed to supporting its staff. As part of that commitment, we are developing a childcare center for our employees and anticipate opening in 2026. The childcare center will operate 18 hours a day to ensure support for staff that work overnight hours.

We are looking for employees who want to be part of an organization that is dedicated to serving and bettering our community, and who want stability, great benefits, and a path to a great career!

This is an entry-level position. Applicants for this position are required to attend an applicable law enforcement training academy to gain POST approved peace officer licensure. This position is eligible for promotion to Deputy Sheriff upon successful completion of a POST academy. Applicants who do not successfully complete academy training may be released from employment. Applicants for the Deputy Sheriff Trainee position must successfully complete all phases of the selection process. If successful, the applicant will be registered by the Boone County Sheriff’s Office with an approved academy, after signing a contractual agreement. Applicants who take it upon themselves to register with an academy before being selected for scholarship funds will be responsible for all costs associated with the academy.

Join Our Team

Status: Full-time, non-exempt, benefited Working Hours: Work hours will be dictated by academy course of instruction, and may include days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 21 years of age or older at time of academy graduation.
• Must pass a medical examination, psychological assessment, a pre-employment drug screen, and an FBI fingerprint background check
• Meet qualifications to attend a POST certified law enforcement training academy, selected by the Boone County Sheriff’s Office
• No felony convictions.
• Must meet additional minimum qualifications as stated in the current job description, which can be found at: https://www.showmeboone.com/hr/webpublish/jobs/12-033.html

Benefits That Truly Stand Out

Boone County Government offers one of the most competitive public-sector benefit packages in the region:

• Health, dental & vision Insurance starting day one(Including medical/dental plans with no employee premium options!)
• Pension plan
• Two matching deferred compensation plans
• 14 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• No-cost life and disability insurance options
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer

This is stability, security, and service, all in one career move.

Why Columbia, Missouri?

Living in Columbia means enjoying the energy of a thriving college town and the cultural heart of Mid-Missouri. Home to beloved events like the True/False Film Fest, Columbia offers:

• A vibrant arts, music, and restaurant scene
• 278+ miles of scenic local trails
• Outdoor adventures at Rock Bridge Memorial State Park
• Easy access to Jefferson City, St. Louis, Kansas City, and the Lake of the Ozarks

Pay: $24.41 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person