Deputy Sheriff, Execution
Salary
$37,585.60 - $41,953.60 Annually
Location
Clayton - St. Louis County, MO
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-00202
Department
Judicial Administration - Sheriffs Office
Opening Date
07/22/2026
Closing Date
8/5/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
St. Louis County Sheriffs Office, operating within the Department of Judicial Administration, currently seeks a dependable, self-motivated individual to join their team as Deputy Sheriff, Execution. This role will serve and execute orders from the Courts such as Writs of Execution, Replevin Orders, Order of Delivery, Writ of Attachment, Eviction Notices, and General Execution Orders necessary to recover money or property as part of a judgment settlement.
The starting salary range is between $18.52 - $20.17 per hour. Additionally, we offer a competitive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit: Saint Louis County Employee Benefits
St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid
Examples of Duties
Essential Function Examples
Marginal Function Examples
Conduct formal Sheriff sales on seized property by posting advertisements, accepting oral bids from the public, collecting cash and completing all necessary paperwork.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Equivalent to three years of experience in the execution of civil and criminal process (law enforcement, investigations, corrections, enforcement positions, or Deputy Sheriff positions).
Special Requirements
Possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
Must maintain qualifying standards in both the handgun and TASER within 6 months of hire.
Must possess and maintain a department approved personal handgun in good working condition for work shifts.
May be required to possess and maintain a department approved personal TASER in good working condition for work shifts.
Additional Information
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicants education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.
The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicants earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.
The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept on-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703
www.stlouiscountymo.gov
St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.
Please click https://stlouiscountymo.gov/saint-louis-county-missouri-careers/competitive-benefits/to view all of our benefits.
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Do you have at least three years of work experience in the execution of civil and criminal process?
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How have you prepared to be the best candidate for this opportunity?
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Do you possess a current, valid drivers license?
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Please provide any previous work experience you have had with St. Louis County Government including roles you held and the dates of employment. Further, please explain the reason(s) for your departure from the organization. If this does not apply to you, simply enter NA.
Required Question
Employer St. Louis County
Address 41 South Central
7th Floor
St. Louis, Missouri, 63105
Phone 314-615-5429
Website http://www.stlouiscountymo.gov