Deputy Sheriff

Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office

Deputy

Full-time PERMANENT $25.34/hour plus benefits

Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy. POST certified is preferred. Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office consists of 7 sworn officers, to include Undersheriff and Sheriff. Our office is proactive in the community, has up to date equipment, and send staff to trainings and conferences.

The Deputy position currently pays approximately $25.34/hour. There is an annual uniform allowance, health insurance benefits, retirement, and longevity pay. Opportunities for overtime exist.

Sheridan County has roughly 3,300 people spread across 1,700 square miles. The largest town and county seat is Plentywood, Montana. There are three other incorporated towns in Sheridan County. Sheridan County borders Canada, North Dakota, and the Fort Peck Reservation. Sheridan County has outdoor recreation to include hunting, fishing, boating, and golfing. Sheridan County is rural but still within 1.5 hour drive of larger towns to include Sidney, MT, Williston, ND, and Regina, Saskatchewan.

Applicants from outside the state of Montana are encouraged to apply. Transfer of certifications from other states are reviewed by the Montana Public Safety Officer Standards and Training Council.

Applicants with Montana P.O.S.T. certification and/or experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered first.

Application process: Applicants must submit a Standard Application for Peace Officer in the

State of Montana and a Release of Liability form for a background investigation. Applicants should include copies of any certifications and licenses in the application packet, including a copy of your valid driver’s license. Successful applicants chosen for an oral interview will be notified by telephone and in writing, and will be required to demonstrate their physical fitness ability by providing current proof of successful completion scores from the Montana Physical Abilities Test (MPAT) or participating in a physical fitness test before or after the oral interview.

Standard Application for Position of Peace Officer and Release of Liability form may be picked up at the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office at 100 West Laurel Avenue, Plentywood, MT 59254 or Wolf Point Job Service at 217 3rd Avenue South, Wolf Point, MT 59201. Forms can also be found at: https://www.sheridancountymt.gov/jobs. Forms must be signed and originals mailed to the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office, 100 West Laurel Avenue, Plentywood, MT 59254.

LATE, INCOMPLETE, or UNSIGNED applications will NOT be considered.

Sheridan County is an equal opportunity employer.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.34 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person