Get Involved
There are many great ways to get involved in your community's preparedness, such as volunteering time, donating money and practicing your plan. Consider supporting our community by becoming a volunteer in one of the below programs.
Public Safety Careers
Public Safety refers to the welfare and protection of the general public. The primary goal for anyone who works in Public Safety is to prevent and protect the public from danger.
If you are like us, you have a desire and passion for serving your community in this capacity. This page provides a look at the various Public Safety Careers that are available in Boone County and the education that is needed for each.
Field: Emergency Communications
911 Dispatcher
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Training: Paid - 6 months, in-house, hands-on
Pay Range: $17.56/hr during training; $19.16/hr after training completed
Link To Apply:Boone County Human Resources
Additional Training: MACC Emergency Telecommunicator (ETC) Certification
911 Shift Supervisor
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Training: Must have at least three (3) years of experience as an emergency telecommunicator or equivalent public safety related experience. Supervisor experience is preferred.
Pay Range: $22.37 - $33.55/hr
Link To Apply: Boone County Human Resources
Joint Communications Radio Technician
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Training: General Radiotelephone Operator License
Pay Range: $19.77 - $23.19/hr
Link To Apply: Boone County Human Resources
Field: Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Technician
Education: High School Diploma or GED and EMT Education Program
Pay Range: $11.00 - $17.00/hr
Links to Education Programs:
Boone County Fire Protection District EMT Hybrid Course
Moberly Area Community College - EMT
MU EMS Education Institute
Paramedic
Position: High School Diploma or GED, EMT - Basic and Paramedic Education Program
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Pay Range: $11.00 - $17.00/hr
Link to Education Programs: MU EMS Education Institute
Field: Fire
Firefighter
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Pay Range: Varies
Links to Education Programs:
Moberly Area Community College - Fire Academy
MU Fire and Rescue Training
Links To Apply:
Boone County Fire Protection District Recruit Training
City of Columbia Fire Department
Field: Law
Police Officer
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Training: Become Peace Office Standard Training (POST) certified within 6 months of employment
Pay Range: $22.82/hr
Link To Apply: City of Columbia Police Department
Deputy Sheriff Trainee
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Training: Become Peace Office Standard Training (POST) certified within 6 months of employment
Pay Range: Varies
Link To Apply: Boone County Human Resources
Control Room Officer
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Pay Range: $16.63/hr
Link To Apply: Boone County Human Resources
Detention Officer
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Pay Range: $20.26/hr
Link To Apply: Boone County Human Resources