Boone County Sheriff
 

Employment

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Benefits include 100% County paid medical insurance with two plans to choose from, dental insurance, 2 weeks vacation, 14 paid holidays, retirement plans, and more!

Application Process

The application process is handled by Boone County Human Resources. You may apply online, download a PDF application to fill out and mail, or apply in person at 613 East Ash in Columbia, MO.

If you live outside the Columbia, Missouri, area, typing tests may be taken at the nearest local employment security office. Apply online or in person at the Human Resources Department, 613 East Ash, Room 102, Columbia, MO 65201. Call (573) 886-4395 or (573) 875-1111 Ext. 6523 if you have questions. Please call in advance if special accommodations are required in order to apply. Benefits include 100% County paid medical and dental employee insurance premium, pre-tax savings program, 2 weeks vacation, 14 paid holidays, matching deferred compensation plan and retirement plans. To see a complete list of posted positions and employee benefits, visit the Boone County Human Resources website.

Applicants submitting a paper application are required to submit the following with their application:

Current Job Openings

Testing and Interviews

The Boone County Sheriff's Office conducts regular testing and interviews. Testing is held Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., but may be scheduled in the evening hours or on Saturdays as needed. Interviews will be scheduled as needed and will generally be conducted Monday through Friday.

Pre-Employment Selection Process

The Sheriff's Office's pre-employment selection process consists of the following elements:

  • Criminal record review
  • Written exam
  • Initial interview
  • Second interview
  • Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) examination
  • Background investigation
  • Pre-employment drug screening
  • Psychological screening
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Any other requirement determined necessary by the Sheriff's Office

This process generally takes five to eight weeks or longer to complete. Qualified applicants and employees are treated without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or disability.

For more information about employment opportunities with the Boone County Sheriff's Office, contact our Human Resources Department at (573) 886-4395 or, complete the Recruitment Contact Form to request to speak to an appropriate contact from the Boone County Sheriff's Office.

The Boone County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.