Deputy Sheriff (Post Certified)

Salary: $30.18 Hourly
Location : BILLINGS, MT 59101
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 202300138
Department: Sheriff's Office
Division: Sheriff Patrol
Opening Date: 01/02/2024
Closing Date: 2/5/2024 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: MFPE-D
Description
Click on the link below for more information about working at the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office.
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.
Examples of Duties

• 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 viola?tions;
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications
**Any individual with a felony conviction, a domestic violence conviction or outstanding warrants is ineligible for consideration for employment by the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Department.**

• 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.
• 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.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment.
• Recruitment & selection processes will involve successful completion of an oral interview, criminal background check, post offer - pre-employment physical and may require a written test, if applicable.
• Employees must have successfully completed and passed the required tests and fitness evaluation.
• Previous experience in law enforcement, security or detention facility background desired.
• 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; or Peace Officer Post Certified; or Pre-Service;
• CJIN/NCIC Mobile Computer certification required within one (1) year of employment;
• First Aid and CPR certification required within one (1) year of employment;
• Blood Alcohol Content Verifier and Firearms certification required within one (1) year of employment;
• Ability to obtain additional licenses and/or certifications as required by the position.

We offer 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!

Part-time employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
01
Are you age 18 or older?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Conviction is not an automatic bar to employment for most County positions. Under MCA 7-32-2104, a felony conviction is an automatic bar to employment for positions within the Sheriff's Office.

• Yes
• No

04
If you answered "yes" to the question above, what was the felony conviction and date?
05
Do you have a POST (Peace Officer Standards & Training) Certification?

• Yes
• No

Required Question