The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a detention officer, after Sheriff Steve Cox promoted Deputy Bobby Turner to jail administrator.

In a news release, Cox said job candidates should be able to handle stressful situations, work a variety of shifts, be at least 21 years of age and willing to cross train and assist with other law enforcement needs. Cox stresses the applicant must understand the increased level of personal risk and safety involved, must be able to remain calm, deal with aggressive and offensive behavior, interact with persons who may be intoxicated on alcohol or drugs, monitor and help people who are suicidal, and treat everyone in an equal and fair manner.

Applications may be obtained at the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, 901 Webster Street, Chillicothe, MO. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

Detention Officer Turner has been employed with the Sheriff’s Office since January. He was promoted to the position of Jail Administrator. Mr. Turner has prior law enforcement and detention experience with law enforcement agencies in both Carroll and Pettis Counties.

He was selected for the position of Jail Administrator after the conclusion of the promotional process within the office. Mr. Turner is scheduled to attend the Jail Administrators Training Conference with the Missouri Sheriffs’ Association Training Academy in Columbia, MO.