Sheriff/Coroner Vern Burdick
Sheriff Burdick took office in 2006, when Sheriff Doug William's stepped down after 34 years of service. He started his law enforcement career in 1995 in Fort Benton, Montana as a deputy patrolman. Vern's years as a Deputy Sheriff with the Chouteau County Sheriff's Office prepared him for his tenure as Sheriff of Chouteau County. He has worked as a Civil Deputy, Evidence Technician and finally Jail Administrator before being Sheriff Doug William's successor in his last year of office. After an overwhelming successful election bid in 2006, Vern retains his office serving the public he is committed to. He loves the job and especially loves serving the citizens of Chouteau County.
Undersheriff/Corner Larry Ophus
Undersheriff Ophus has been with the Chouteau County Sheriff's Office since 1981. He started as a Reserve Deputy, and continued his public service by becoming a full time Deputy. In 1999 he became a Deputy Coroner. In Addition to his public service in Law Enforcement, Undersheriff Ophus has been a member of the Big Sandy Volunteer Fire Department since 1975. In 1985 he obtained his certification as an Emergency Medical Technician, and in 1993 he accepted the position of Fire Chief for Big Sandy Fire Department. In 2014 he accepted the position of Undersheriff for Chouteau County.
Undersheriff Ophus has been with the Chouteau County Sheriff's Office since 1981. He started as a Reserve Deputy, and continued his public service by becoming a full time Deputy. In 1999 he became a Deputy Coroner. In Addition to his public service in Law Enforcement, Undersheriff Ophus has been a member of the Big Sandy Volunteer Fire Department since 1975. In 1985 he obtained his certification as an Emergency Medical Technician, and in 1993 he accepted the position of Fire Chief for Big Sandy Fire Department. In 2014 he accepted the position of Undersheriff for Chouteau County.
Chouteau County Deputy Sheriff's consists of deputies that are trained in and conduct several different functions. Deputies respond to reports of crime, patrol to prevent crime, conduct traffic stops, criminal investigations, crime scene processing, act as court bailiffs and serve civil process. All deputies are trained in first aid, firearms, constitutional and state law, juvenile procedures, human relations, patrol tactics, DUI recognition and processing, domestic violence, narcotics, traffic control, accident investigations and interview techniques. Several deputies are also state certified deputy coroners and conduct death investigations.
Deputy/Coroner Justin Smith
Deputy/Coroner Matt Guderjahn
Deputy/Coroner Jeremy Echols
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Deputy/Coroner Dennis Hale
Deputy/Coroner Seth Broesder
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Deputy Josh Meyer
The Chouteau County Sheriff's Office issues Concealed Weapons Permits in accordance with Montana State Law.
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No person shall cause, allow or permit the open burning of any material unless he/she has applied for and been issued a permit for such open burning from the Chouteau County Sheriff's Office (406) 622-5451 or local fire authority.
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Employment Opportunities. Below are listings for current job opportunities available at Chouteau County Sheriff's Office. Application instructions are included in each individual job posting.
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