Your Career. Your Community.
Your Camden County.

Answer the call to serve alongside dedicated professionals around the Lake of the Ozarks.
Explore immediate opportunities across patrol, detention, emergency communications, and administrative support operations.

The Camden County Sheriff's Office · Equal Opportunity Employer

LAKE OF THE OZARKS COMMUNITY & SERVICE

Serve A Place Worth
Calling Home

Camden County is far more than a duty jurisdiction: it is over 1,150 miles of freshwater shoreline, peaceful cove mornings, and tight-knit communities where residents know their deputies personally.

  • Countywide Patrol: Safeguarding rural corridors, waterfront stretches, and peaceful neighborhoods.
  • Horseshoe Bend COPS: Community-oriented policing fostering genuine relationships with lake residents.
  • School Resource Officers: Protecting and inspiring local youth across district campuses every school day.
Camden County Sheriff's Office deputy connecting warmly with lake community residents outdoors

Available
Career Paths

The Camden County Sheriff's Office is structured across four primary divisions.

NOW HIRING: MO POST-CERTIFIED

PATROL DEPUTY

Delivers frontline community protection, proactive countywide patrols, and rapid emergency call response across Camden County.

NOW HIRING: ACTIVELY INTERVIEWING

DETENTION OFFICER

Maintains secure correctional facility order, daily inmate oversight, and disciplined adherence to constitutional custody standards.

NOW HIRING: 911 DISPATCH

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Serves as the critical lifeline coordinating 911 emergency radio dispatch, multi-agency alerts, and incident communications.

TALENT POOL: UPCOMING VACANCIES

RECORDS & SUPPORT

Executes official law enforcement documentation, civil process management, warrant intake, and administrative agency support.

COMPENSATION & COVERAGE

TRANSPARENT
PAY &
BENEFITS

  • Full County Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • 100% Agency-Paid Term Life Insurance
  • CERF & Local Government Retirement Pension
  • 12 Paid Annual County Holidays
  • Accrued Paid Sick & Personal Leave Time
  • Complete Department-Issued Uniforms & Gear

PATROL DEPUTY

$23.74/hr

PUBLISHED RATE • VERIFIED SCALE

Class A sworn road enforcement assignment. Shift differential eligible with standard step progression.

SWORN DETENTION DEPUTY

$21.00/hr

PUBLISHED RATE • VERIFIED SCALE

POST-certified jail division operations, facility security oversight, and prisoner transport protocol.

DETENTION OFFICER

$19.67/hr

PUBLISHED RATE • VERIFIED SCALE

Direct detention supervision, intake housing processing, and facility perimeter safety control.

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

$19.60/hr

PUBLISHED RATE • VERIFIED SCALE

Emergency 911 call taking, countywide multi-agency CAD dispatch, and field responder communications.

HIRING PROCEDURE & REQUIREMENTS

Your Path To
CAMDEN COUNTY

Review our structured selection protocol from initial interest to formal law enforcement commission.

STEP 01

EXPRESS INTEREST

Complete the online recruiting inquiry form to transmit your background, division preferences, and contact details directly to recruitment staff.

STEP 02

CONNECT WITH TEAM

A deputy recruiter conducts an introductory briefing to review open positions, service requirements, qualification standards, and answer your questions.

STEP 03

SUBMIT FORMAL APPLICATION

Deliver your completed official employment packet, notarized releases, and supporting credentials in person or via verified U.S. Mail to headquarters.

CAREER INQUIRY

EXPLORE YOUR FUTURE
WITH CAMDEN

CONNECT WITH OUR RECRUITING TEAM

Taking the first step does not obligate you to submit an official background packet or commit to an academy date. Submitting your details simply gives you a chance to speak with our recruiting division, ask questions, and find the right path for you.

Camden County Sheriff's Office Recruiting Division
Camdenton, Missouri | Professional Standards & Recruiting

COMMON
QUESTIONS

Clear expectations regarding state licensing standards, operational shift patterns, and our verified candidate review sequence.

Specific situation?
Connect with our recruitment deputies via the preliminary
recruiting interest form.

Do I already need Missouri POST certification to apply for a position?

No prior POST certification is required for entry into our Corrections Division or Communications Center. For Patrol Deputy applicants, candidates must hold or be actively enrolled in an accredited Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training Class A academy. Many candidates begin their careers in detention while receiving department support toward law enforcement credentials.

What are the core baseline requirements distinguishing sworn versus non-sworn roles?

Sworn patrol deputies must be at least 21 years of age upon commissioning, while corrections officers and dispatchers may apply at 18. All roles require a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver license, no felony convictions or domestic assault records, and successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation, drug screening, and CVSA examination.

What does the 12-hour shift schedule look like in practice?

Deputies and corrections personnel operate on a predictable Panama 12-hour schedule featuring alternating cycles of 2 days on, 2 off, 3 on, and 2 off. This structure provides every employee with alternating three-day weekends off and scheduled predictability for family commitments across Camden County.

What is the distinction between this Interest Form and the formal application?

This interest form is a direct connection to our recruiting unit. It initiates an exploratory conversation, preliminary qualification check, and timeline overview without legal paperwork. Once both parties determine a mutual fit, you will receive the full county civil service packet and notarized personal history statement.

How quickly will a recruiter follow up once I submit an inquiry?

Our dedicated recruitment staff contacts every eligible applicant within two business days. A sworn deputy will reach out by phone or email to answer career path questions, provide academy preparation advice, and outline upcoming hiring boards.