Deputy Sheriff

Yellowstone County • Billings, MT

23d

About The Position

A Deputy Sheriff serves in a highly responsible and visible capacity protecting life and property, preserving public peace, preventing crime, arresting law violators, and enforcing laws and ordinances. Deputies use the minimum force necessary to perform their duties and must handle potentially volatile and dangerous situations calmly, confidently, and effectively. Candidates must meet Yellowstone County appearance standards for body art and physical alterations; face, neck, and hand tattoos are not permitted. The role requires a U.S. citizenship, a high school diploma or GED, and the specified peace officer certification or training, along with qualifying public-contact work experience. Recruitment includes an oral interview, criminal background check, and post-offer pre-employment physical; a written test may also be required. Employees must successfully complete required tests and a fitness evaluation.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.
• Peace Officer POST Certified, pre-service, or a member of MTLETC.
• Two years of occupational work experience involving public contact; an associate degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Technology, or a closely related field may replace two of the required years of work experience.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Successful completion of an oral interview, criminal background check, and post-offer pre-employment physical; a written test may be required if applicable.
• Must successfully complete and pass required tests and fitness evaluation.
• Valid driver’s license issued by the State of Montana.
• Successful completion of the Montana State Basic Law Enforcement Academy within one year of employment, or Peace Officer POST certification, or pre-service status.
• CJIN/NCIC Mobile Computer certification required within one year of employment.
• First Aid and CPR certification required within one year of employment.
• Blood Alcohol Content Verifier and Firearms certification required within one year of employment.
• Ability to obtain additional licenses and/or certifications required by the position.
• Individuals with a felony conviction, domestic violence conviction, or outstanding warrants are ineligible for consideration.
• Candidates must meet appearance standards for body art and physical alterations; face, neck, and hand tattoos are not permitted.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in law enforcement, security, or a detention facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and assistance to motorists, pedestrians, and the general public.
• Perform traffic enforcement and investigate traffic accidents.
• Conduct radar checks and issue warnings and citations for moving and non-moving violations.
• Manage an assigned area to prevent crime, traffic violations, and accidents.
• Apprehend individuals suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and conduct appropriate tests.
• Place individuals under arrest, deliver Miranda warnings, transport suspects, place them in detention, and complete necessary paperwork.
• Protect life and property, preserve public peace, prevent crime, arrest law violators, and enforce laws and ordinances.
• Use the minimum force necessary and handle potentially volatile and dangerous situations calmly, confidently, and effectively.

What This Job Offers

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