SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Greene County Commission announced Tuesday that it is beginning the selection process for an interim sheriff as Greene County Sheriff Jim Arnott awaits possible confirmation by the U.S. Senate to become the next U.S. marshal for the Western District of Missouri.
President Donald Trump recently nominated Arnott for the federal post. He will continue serving as Greene County sheriff unless and until the Senate confirms him and takes over the new role. Once that happens, and his resignation is accepted by the county commission, the sheriff’s office will become vacant.
The commission said Missouri law requires it to fill a sheriff vacancy by appointment and to do so within 14 days after the vacancy occurs. Officials said the process is starting now so the county can move quickly and avoid any gap in law enforcement leadership…