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LIVINGSTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Job Opening

 

GREAT PAY AND BENEFITS!!!!

 

 

Deputy-Road Patrol

 

July 7th, 2025

 

 

The Livingston County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy Sheriff. The successful applicant must possess a proper/valid Missouri P.O.S.T. license, Missouri driver's license.  Livingston County residency is not required but is preferred.  Applicants should possess typing/computer skills, excellent communications ability, able to handle stressful situations and multiple tasks, open to working a variety of shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays. The position requires training (FTO Program), use of force and handling of firearms, dealing with aggressive and violent people, attending certified class instruction, and much more.

Application process may require an oral interview(s), written test, psychological exam, physical, drug screen, high school diploma or equivalent, and background investigation.

Livingston County provides equipment, 100% funding for L.A.G.E.R.S. retirement, 100% Health and Bridge Insurance for full-time employees, $500 Healthcare Assistance Plan, life insurance and county contributions to C.E.R.F. retirement. Current 2025 annual base salary for full-time deputy is $43,680 (or $21.00 per hour) plus 15 paid holidays (additional $3,150 dollars for $46,830) plus overtime pay or comp time as permitted by budget.  This deputy position may also receive additional salary supplement dependent on this office being eligible for and receiving DSSSF Grant contract for an additional $2,000 ($48,680 total).  Livingston County benefits are widely considered the best in the area.

Additional benefits include extremely well-equipped take-home patrol vehicles, and opportunities for specialty jobs including detective, school resource officer, bailiff and others if they become available.

Applications may be downloaded from HERE or obtained from the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, 901 Webster Street, Chillicothe, MO 64601.  Feel free to contact-Sergeant West @ twest@livcoso.org, Chief Deputy Claypole @ mclaypole@livcoso.org or Sheriff Woelfle @ dwoelfle@livcoso.org for further information.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.