Lake County Deputy Sheriff

Lake County•Polson, MT

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lake County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for the position of Deputy Sheriff. This role involves serving the community and pursuing a career in law enforcement. As a Deputy Sheriff, you will respond to emergency calls for service, enforce the law, and conduct other duties of the Sheriff's Office. Daily tasks include accuracy in report writing, effectively dealing with the public, and handling stressful situations calmly and effectively. The chosen candidate will be trustworthy and capable of handling sensitive, confidential information in accordance with Montana Law.

Requirements

Be a citizen of the United States
Be at least 18 years of age
Be fingerprinted and search made of the local, state and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record
Not have been convicted of a crime for which the person could have been imprisoned in a federal or state penitentiary
Be of good moral character, as determined through a background investigation
Be a high school graduate or have passed the general education development (GED) test and have been issued an equivalency certificate by the superintendent of public instruction or by an appropriate issuing agency of another state or the federal government
Be examined by a licensed physician, who is not the applicant's personal physician, appointed by the employing authority to determine if the applicant is free from any mental or physical condition that might adversely affect performance by the applicant of the duties of a police officer
Successfully complete an oral examination conducted by the appointed authority or its designated representative to demonstrate the possession of communication skills, temperament, motivation, and other characteristics necessary to the accomplishment of the duties and functions of a peace officer
Possess or be eligible for a valid Montana driver's license