Deputy Sheriff

Yellowstone County • Billings, MT

9h • Onsite

About The Position

A Deputy Sheriff serves in a highly responsible and visible capacity in the protection of life and property; preserves the public peace, prevents crimes, arrests violators of the law, enforces all laws and ordinances; does related work as required. Officers are expected to use the minimum force necessary to carry out their duties and are required to handle a variety of potentially volatile and dangerous situations in a calm, confident, and effective manner.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D.
• Peace Officer Post Certified; Pre-service or member of MTLETC
• Two (2) years occupational work experience with public contact
• Must be a citizen of the United States
• Successful completion of an oral interview
• Criminal background check
• Post offer - pre-employment physical
• Successful completion of the required tests and fitness evaluation

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in law enforcement, security or detention facility background desired
• 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

Responsibilities

• Provides information and assistance to motorists, pedestrians and the general public
• Performs traffic enforcement and investigates traffic accidents
• Conducts 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

Benefits

• Valid driver’s license issued by the State of Montana

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED