Job Information
CITY OF CHINOOK POLICE OFFICER in CHINOOK, Montana
*Job Title: *Police Officer for Chinook
*Opens: *March 26th until filled
*Wage: *Starting wage is $17.00/hour with no experience, may be more depending on experience
*Hours: *Four 10-hour day work weeks, days will differ depending on the need at the time; workdays are Sunday through Saturday including holidays
*Benefits: *Full benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, vacation, and sick leave accrual, as well as retirement plans.
JOB DUTIES:
- Ensuring the safety and security of the public by responding to emergencies, providing assistance to victims, and reducing or preventing involvement in crime
- Building relationships with the community while helping to contribute to the health and safety of vulnerable populations
- Creating community awareness by using crime prevention methods or intervention initiatives
- Conducting investigations by interviewing suspects, witnesses, and collecting evidence at crime scenes
- Participating in and testifying at court hearings when required
- Processing incident reports with accurate detail and factual information
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to stay calm in stressful or high-risk situations
- Ability to deescalate situations and prevent harm from occurring
- Skilled at solving problems and using critical thinking
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Capability and desire to work in a collaborative manner with a wide range of people
- Strong negotiation and adjudicating skills
- Developed analysis skills for researching and investigating
*HOW TO APPLY: * Please fill out a standard police application and e-mail it to or mail it to PO Box 1177 Chinook, MT 59523