Deputy Sheriff

Yellowstone County candidates for Deputy Sheriff shall adhere to generally accepted business standards for appearance with respect to body art and physical alterations. Face, neck, and hand tattoos are not permitted.

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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

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.