Deputy Court Services Job Saint Charles area,Missouri USA,Government

TESTING ANNOUNCEMENT
DEPUTY COURT SERVICES
ST CHARLES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

These are full-time, 40-hour week positions including a full range of paid benefits consisting of Paid Time Off,
Extended Medical Leave, holidays, tuition reimbursement and employee health, dental, life, disability and
retirement programs.
Starting Salary $56,142.83 per year

JOB OVERVIEW: The purpose of this position is to perform courtroom security and bailiff/law enforcement
tasks including maintaining order, conducting searches and surveillance in the courtroom or courthouse,
enforcement of criminal laws, setting up facilities, assisting participants, and other duties as assigned. The
work is performed under the supervision of the Sergeant-Court Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensures the safety and security of the court judge, court officers, the general public and prisoners at
the 11th Judicial Circuit Court, Municipal Court, and Juvenile Justice Center.

Ensures that all jurors, judge(s), attorneys and defendants are in the courtroom at trial time.

Takes subjects into custody (convicted criminals, warrant/fugitive arrests, etc.) and transports them to
a holding cell awaiting transfer to the detention center and ensures their safety.

Enforces criminal laws, writes incident reports, and responds to fire/panic/duress alarms.

Assists the Field Services Unit as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

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.

High school graduation or equivalent required.

Associate degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred.

At the time of hire, candidates must pass the following: drug screen, background investigation,
polygraph, medical physical, and 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, March 6th, and Physical Agility – Monday, March 10th, 2025.

• Written Exam – Thursday, April 10th, and Physical Agility – Monday, April 14th, 2025.

TO APPLY: An employment application must be submitted through our Employment Opportunities Page at
(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). We do not accept faxed, e-mailed, or print applications.
* 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. Employment is contingent on successfully passing all appropriate background checks.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Deputy Court Services – Sheriff – March & April 2025 │ Posted 2/20/2025│ Pay Grade C6

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