Deputy Sheriff

Description

Yellowstone County candidates for Deputy Sheriff shall adhere to generally accepted business standards for appearance with respect to body art and physical alterations. Face, neck, and hand tattoos are not permitted.

Responsibilities

• Provides information and assistance to motorists, pedestrians and the general public;
• Performs traffic enforcement and investigates traffic accidents;
• Congducts radar checks and issues warnings and citations for non-moving and moving violations;
• Manages an assigned area in order to prevent crime, traffic violations and accidents;
• Apprehends individuals suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and conducts appropriate tests;
• Places individuals under arrest, delivers Miranda warning, transports suspect, places suspect in detention and completes necessary paperwork.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D.; and Peace Officer Post Certified;
• Pre-service or member of MTLETC;
• Two (2) years occupational work experience with public contact.
• An Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Technology or closely related field could be used to replace two (2) of the required years of work experience.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience/Training:
• Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or G.E.D.; and Peace Officer Post Certified; Pre-service or member of MTLETC; and Two (2) years occupational work experience with public contact.
• Desired Qualifications: Previous experience in law enforcement, security or detention facility background desired.

Skills

• Valid driver’s license issued by the State of Montana;
• Successful completion of the Montana State Basic Law Enforcement Academy within one (1) year of employment;
• CJIN/NCIC Mobile Computer certification required within one (1) year of employment;
• First Aid and CPR certification required within one (1) year of employment;
• Ability to obtain additional licenses and/or certifications as required by the position.

Benefits

Employees must have successfully completed and passed the required tests and fitness evaluation. Employees are eligible for a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: Employer paid health insurance, which includes dental and pharmacy benefits; Employer paid life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability; State of Montana PERS retirement; Vision plan coverage; 457 deferred compensation plans and ROTH plans; Flexible spending accounts, dependent care accounts, limited purpose accounts and health savings accounts (HSA); Education assistance program; EAP - Employee Assistance Program; Weight Management program; Annual wellness screenings; Paid holidays 12-days sick leave per year; 3-weeks' vacation your first year!

Pay

Part-time employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Schedule

Yellowstone County offers a flexible schedule for part-time employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week.

Contact Information

To View Complete Job Description, Please Follow Link Below
https://www.yellowstonecountymt.gov/human_resources

Application Instructions

To apply, please answer the following questions:

1. Are you age 18 or older?
2. Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
3. Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
4. If you answered "yes" to the question above, what was the felony conviction and date?
5. How did you hear about this job posting?
6. If other was selected above, please let us know how you heard about this job opportunity.