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Deputy Sheriff
Chouteau County Sheriff's Office is NOT accepting applications for the full-time position of Deputy Sheriff.
Deputy Sheriffs are uniformed sworn peace officers who enforce County, State and Federal law in the county. Chouteau County's seat is Fort Benton and is located in central Montana. The county includes about 4000 sq mi and the population is 5800.
Duties:
Deputy Sheriff duties include but are not limited to responding to complaints; patrol jurisdictional area; investigating criminal acts; preserve the peace; arrest persons for violations of law; issue citations; complete associated paperwork; apply for and serve search and arrest warrants; collection and preservation of evidence; follow-up investigations and interviews; transport of detained individuals; service of civil process; Sheriff sales of seized property; provide special event security; court bailiff; coroner duties; search and rescue operations; animal control activities; and assist other law enforcement agencies as needed.
Qualifications:
Residence within Chouteau County or relocation after appointment.
High school diploma, GED, or appropriate equivalent.
Valid Montana driver's license or the ability to gain one.
Completion of a background investigation and psychological / physical screening.
All other requirements as outlined in Montana Code Annotated 7-32-303.
Completion of Field Training program, followed by Montana Law Enforcement Academy and a one year probation period.
Montana P.O.S.T. certification is preferred but not required.
Starting salary is $42,585.
Employee medical benefits are available, along with Sheriff's Retirement System enrollment.
Position open until filled.
Applications are available online for download or at the Law Enforcement Facility located at
1215 Washington.
Fort Benton, MT 59442
For additional information, contact Undersheriff Justin Smith at (406) 622-5451
Chouteau County Sheriff's Office is NOT accepting applications for the full-time position of Deputy Sheriff.
Deputy Sheriffs are uniformed sworn peace officers who enforce County, State and Federal law in the county. Chouteau County's seat is Fort Benton and is located in central Montana. The county includes about 4000 sq mi and the population is 5800.
Duties:
Deputy Sheriff duties include but are not limited to responding to complaints; patrol jurisdictional area; investigating criminal acts; preserve the peace; arrest persons for violations of law; issue citations; complete associated paperwork; apply for and serve search and arrest warrants; collection and preservation of evidence; follow-up investigations and interviews; transport of detained individuals; service of civil process; Sheriff sales of seized property; provide special event security; court bailiff; coroner duties; search and rescue operations; animal control activities; and assist other law enforcement agencies as needed.
Qualifications:
Residence within Chouteau County or relocation after appointment.
High school diploma, GED, or appropriate equivalent.
Valid Montana driver's license or the ability to gain one.
Completion of a background investigation and psychological / physical screening.
All other requirements as outlined in Montana Code Annotated 7-32-303.
Completion of Field Training program, followed by Montana Law Enforcement Academy and a one year probation period.
Montana P.O.S.T. certification is preferred but not required.
Starting salary is $42,585.
Employee medical benefits are available, along with Sheriff's Retirement System enrollment.
Position open until filled.
Applications are available online for download or at the Law Enforcement Facility located at
1215 Washington.
Fort Benton, MT 59442
For additional information, contact Undersheriff Justin Smith at (406) 622-5451
If you are interested in starting a new career with Chouteau County Sheriff's Office please fill out the Montana Peace Officer Application (with date of birth) and the Criminal Justice Application and send them to our offices.
| MONTANA PEACE OFFICER APPLICATION |
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE APPLICANTION |
We are Not Currently Accepting Applications for Reserve Deputies
Chouteau County Sheriff's Office has part time Reserve Deputies that work paid shifts and volunteer their time to help at various events within the county. This program is a great way to become involved in your community and still work your own full-time job.
The Chouteau County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the position of Reserve Deputy. We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic, community minded people to serve within our community. The Reserves assist the Sheriff's Office in a variety of roles including, but not limited to:
Patrol Operations, Search and Rescue, Community Events, Natural disasters, Community Programs
If you are interested in applying, please stop by the Chouteau County Sheriff's Office. All of those who are interested in becoming a Reserve Deputy, must be a resident of Chouteau County and must be (21) years of age.
For further information please call (406) 622-5451.
Chouteau County Sheriff's Office has part time Reserve Deputies that work paid shifts and volunteer their time to help at various events within the county. This program is a great way to become involved in your community and still work your own full-time job.
The Chouteau County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the position of Reserve Deputy. We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic, community minded people to serve within our community. The Reserves assist the Sheriff's Office in a variety of roles including, but not limited to:
Patrol Operations, Search and Rescue, Community Events, Natural disasters, Community Programs
If you are interested in applying, please stop by the Chouteau County Sheriff's Office. All of those who are interested in becoming a Reserve Deputy, must be a resident of Chouteau County and must be (21) years of age.
For further information please call (406) 622-5451.
| Montana Peace Officer Application |
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE APPLICANTION |
Detention Officer
Accepting Applications Now
Chouteau County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for the full-time position of Detention Officer. Detention Officers are uniformed un-sworn personnel who are responsible for the safety and security of the Chouteau County Detention Facility. Chouteau County's seat is Fort Benton and is located in central Montana. The county includes about 4000 sq mi with a population of 5800.
Duties:
Detention Officer duties include but are not limited to: Booking and release of inmates (searching, accounting for property, and required paperwork); transportation of inmates to court, medical appointments and other detention/correctional institutions; patrolling and searches of the facility, ensures safe care, custody and control of inmates, enforces facility rules and regulations; meal and laundry services and general maintenance/cleaning of the Detention Center.
Qualifications:
High school diploma, GED, or appropriate equivalent.
Valid Montana driver's license or the ability to gain one.
Completion of a background investigation.
Completion of training program, followed by Montana Law Enforcement Academy Detention Officer Basic and a one year probation period.
Starting hourly wage $15.00, with shift differential.
Employee medical benefits are available, along with Sheriff's Retirement System enrollment.
Position open until filled.
Applications are available online or at the Chouteau County Law Enforcement Facility located at
1215 Washington.
Fort Benton, MT 59442
For additional information, contact Undersheriff Justin Smith at (406) 622-5451
Accepting Applications Now
Chouteau County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for the full-time position of Detention Officer. Detention Officers are uniformed un-sworn personnel who are responsible for the safety and security of the Chouteau County Detention Facility. Chouteau County's seat is Fort Benton and is located in central Montana. The county includes about 4000 sq mi with a population of 5800.
Duties:
Detention Officer duties include but are not limited to: Booking and release of inmates (searching, accounting for property, and required paperwork); transportation of inmates to court, medical appointments and other detention/correctional institutions; patrolling and searches of the facility, ensures safe care, custody and control of inmates, enforces facility rules and regulations; meal and laundry services and general maintenance/cleaning of the Detention Center.
Qualifications:
High school diploma, GED, or appropriate equivalent.
Valid Montana driver's license or the ability to gain one.
Completion of a background investigation.
Completion of training program, followed by Montana Law Enforcement Academy Detention Officer Basic and a one year probation period.
Starting hourly wage $15.00, with shift differential.
Employee medical benefits are available, along with Sheriff's Retirement System enrollment.
Position open until filled.
Applications are available online or at the Chouteau County Law Enforcement Facility located at
1215 Washington.
Fort Benton, MT 59442
For additional information, contact Undersheriff Justin Smith at (406) 622-5451
| CCSO STANDARD APPLICATION |
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE APPLICANTION |
911 Public Safety Telecommunications Officer
Accepting Applications for a Part Time
Public Safety Telecommunicator
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY, BECOME A LIFELINE TODAY, that will upon successful completion of the training period, lead to position as Emergency Public Safety Telecommunicator (911 Dispatcher). Examples of daily work duties include receipt of emergency telephone calls; prioritization of emergency telephone calls; preparation and entry of official public safety reports in a Computer Aided Dispatch system; entry and retrieval of data; radio procedure and operation. The Chouteau County 911 Communication Center is a 24 hour a day operation; as a result, hours and days of work will vary. Upon successful completion of the training period, working overtime will be a common and frequent occurrence and is a condition of employment.
Compensation: $16.00/hour with shift differential pay with benefits, including health/life insurance, retirement plan, sick leave, paid holidays, and vacation leave per year. Sick leave accruals begin immediately, and vacations increase with longevity and are available to use after your first 6 months on the job.
Requirements: Within one year of hire, the applicant must complete the Public Safety Basic Telecommunicator's course at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy and obtain credentials to access criminal justice information in accordance with the Montana Department of Justice. Minimum Qualifications. Will also be required to obtain CPR certification, and Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) qualification during training. This position requires a minimum of high school graduation or equivalent, the position requires the ability to speak clearly; verbally communicate under stressful, confused and/or hectic circumstances; record names and numbers rapidly and accurately; quickly recall details and vital information; consistently think clearly and respond quickly in a wide variety of emergency situations; work as a team member; establish and maintain good working relationships.
JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY
For more information contact:
Communications Director Kimberly Burdick at (406) 622-5451
Accepting Applications for a Part Time
Public Safety Telecommunicator
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY, BECOME A LIFELINE TODAY, that will upon successful completion of the training period, lead to position as Emergency Public Safety Telecommunicator (911 Dispatcher). Examples of daily work duties include receipt of emergency telephone calls; prioritization of emergency telephone calls; preparation and entry of official public safety reports in a Computer Aided Dispatch system; entry and retrieval of data; radio procedure and operation. The Chouteau County 911 Communication Center is a 24 hour a day operation; as a result, hours and days of work will vary. Upon successful completion of the training period, working overtime will be a common and frequent occurrence and is a condition of employment.
Compensation: $16.00/hour with shift differential pay with benefits, including health/life insurance, retirement plan, sick leave, paid holidays, and vacation leave per year. Sick leave accruals begin immediately, and vacations increase with longevity and are available to use after your first 6 months on the job.
Requirements: Within one year of hire, the applicant must complete the Public Safety Basic Telecommunicator's course at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy and obtain credentials to access criminal justice information in accordance with the Montana Department of Justice. Minimum Qualifications. Will also be required to obtain CPR certification, and Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) qualification during training. This position requires a minimum of high school graduation or equivalent, the position requires the ability to speak clearly; verbally communicate under stressful, confused and/or hectic circumstances; record names and numbers rapidly and accurately; quickly recall details and vital information; consistently think clearly and respond quickly in a wide variety of emergency situations; work as a team member; establish and maintain good working relationships.
JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY
For more information contact:
Communications Director Kimberly Burdick at (406) 622-5451
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| CCSO STANDARD APPLICATION |
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