Clay County Sheriff's Office
Jeff Self currently serves as the Undersheriff for the Clay County Sheriff's Office, a position held since January 2021. Prior to this role, Jeff Self dedicated nearly 30 years to the City of Gladstone, progressing through various ranks from Police Officer to Police Captain. Key responsibilities included commanding multiple divisions such as Support Services, Tactical Team, Patrol, and Investigations. Jeff Self's educational background features a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice/Sociology from Lincoln University and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from Central Missouri State University. Additionally, Jeff Self completed the FBI National Academy Session #249, enhancing expertise in law enforcement.
Clay County Sheriff's Office
As one of the largest full-service sheriff’s offices in Missouri, the Clay County Sheriffs Office employee over two-hundred professional men and women in a variety of jobs. In addition to deputy sheriff positions, there are also many operational and administrative jobs available for civilian employees. Clay County is located in western Missouri and encompasses a portion of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. With over 221,000 residents we are the fifth most populous county in Missouri.