Posse
The sheriff is entitled to enact posse comitatus. In 1847, when the posse comitatus act was signed into being, the U.S. Army could no longer be used in civil affairs as a tool for law enforcement.
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This brought about the change where a Sheriff could temporarily Deputize a citizen. A citizen with no with not training or experience could band together with the Sheriff and find and arrest serious criminals. This is still true today. Missouri state statute 57.119 RSMO 1969 gives authority to the Sheriff to create a posse as well.
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Today, in modern times the Sheriff can still use this law to create a posse of volunteers. While it is possible the posse will be used to hunt down bad guys, it is more likely that they will assist with day to day operations. A Posse member may be found organizing records, or assisting with search and rescue, or helping at the front desk, assisting in the jail, or a variety of other tasks. It is a great experience. If you want more information please call or stop by the Sheriff's Office to inquire. If you would like to sign up, please complete a job application.
Learn a few tasks the Posse can perform
If you wish to join the Posse
Please complete a job application.
REQUIREMENTS
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Must be 18 years of age or older
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Must live in in or near Shannon County
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Must not have been convicted of a felony crime
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Must have a valid Driver’s license
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Must not be addicted to alcohol/drugs
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Must pass a background / criminal history check
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Must attend a scheduled monthly meetings to train on agency function
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Have finger/palm printing
Monthly Meetings
All Posse Members are expected to attend monthly meetings. The monthly meetings will be hosted at the Sheriff's Office, unless there is a venue change, which will be announced. Meetings will consist of upcoming assignments, training, and professional team building. Training will be E-Learning, classroom and practical hands on. A meeting may be held occasionally at special events that involve the Posse.
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It is expected that you will treat being a Posse Member with the same level of professional responsibility that the Sheriff places in you. You are expected to attend monthly meetings and participate in Posse Calls For Service.
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Meetings will commonly be held at the Sheriff's Office on:
The 3rd Sunday of every month at 8PM.