LEO APPLICATION PROCESS

The commissioned employment is a "Safety Sensitive Position" and in accordance with the Missouri Human Rights Act, the Howell County Sheriff's Office considers applicant(s) for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. Furthermore, the Howell County Sheriff's Office will review all applicant(s) in accordance with the Missouri Ethics Commission and pursuant to the Revised Statutes of Missouri §590.020 - Peace Officer License Requirement.  Applicant(s) will need to download the application and complete it in its entirety. Once the form has been completed, please mail or hand-carry the form to the Howell County Sheriff's Office along with a resume.

• HCSO 30B- Application for Employment Form

• Resume Template if Needed

In accordance with 18 USC 922(g), 18 USC 1001, RSMo §571.070, RSMo §575.060 and RSMo §610.120 applicant(s) will be asked to submit to a background investigation given the sensitive nature of law enforcement. 

All top applicant(s) negotiating the background investigation, will be notified by the HCSO either by phone, mail or email and invited to the interview board.  All supporting documents will be submitted to a board comprised of uniformed and non-uniformed members.  These members will evaluate the information presented and assess the applicant's suitability for the available position. Independent of the background investigation assessment, the applicant will participate in a structured oral interview which will assess the applicant's knowledge, skills and abilities.  Upon completion, the President of the board will complete HCSO 101 Form resulting in a unanimous final board score.  

Based on all results and supporting documents, the top applicant(s) will be asked to review a memorandum of agreement stating the offer of employment criteria.  The applicant(s) will have up to 3 business days to review the agreement from the date of notice and respond appropriately.

All top applicant(s) who received a offer of employment, will be notified by the HCSO either by phone, mail or email and invited to take a drug test.  Applicants must successfully pass an administered drug test. The drug screening consists of a urine sample, tested for specific drugs, using cutoff levels established by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.