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Meet Sheriff Will Akin

Hiring Process

What does the Hiring Process Include?

 

  • Application Inquiry
  • Oral board interview
  • Application via link provided
  • Provisional offer of employment
  • Background investigation
  • Pre-employment drug screen and fingerprints
  • Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA)
  • Psychological Assessment
  • Typing test for applicable positions

 

A thorough background investigation is completed for each candidate who passes through an oral board interview. The background investigation consists of, but is not limited to, contacting current and past employers, personal references, neighborhood canvass, and criminal history.

 

The timeline of the hiring process varies for each position. If applicants are interested in more than one position, or if you have a question about your status during the hiring process please contact the Human Resources team at [email protected]. Applications are kept on file with the Sheriff's Office for twelve months from date of application. Applicants are welcome to reapply after that period.

 

The Clay County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital, veteran status, or other protected status.