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Madison County Deputy Sheriff Madison County, MT in Virginia City, Montana
Deputy Sheriff Madison County, MT (Open Positions: 2)
Location: Sheriff's Office, Virginia City, MT 59755
Department: Madison County Sheriff's Office, Virginia City, MT
Job Status: Full-Time
Status: Until Filled
Details: POST CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Wages: Entry level and laterals $31.41 (85% of Sheriff) Laterals will move up after 1st year and based on experience, up to 89% of Sheriff 86% of Sheriff at 1st year anniversary 87% of Sheriff at 2nd year anniversary 88% of Sheriff at 3rd year anniversary 89% of Sheriff at 5th year anniversary Apply Now (https://mt-madisoncounty.civicplushrms.com/Application/Login.aspx?enc=AfvQlPU4gVxtMKRVXFsCniKxKrDvpfNnfy7pkebOgD6J+hhIBzvfxxvsnn6dfaPm)
Position Overview
The Sheriff's Office is expanding its workforce and adding new Deputy Sheriff positions.
The Sheriff's Office performs law enforcement and crime prevention work including preserving the peace, patrolling assigned areas, serving warrants and making arrests, and conducting investigations. The mission of the Sheriff's Office is to serve and protect persons and property in the County of Madison, State of Montana. POST Certification is required.
Job Responsibilities
The Deputy Sheriff is responsible for performing law enforcement and crime prevention work including patrolling of assigned areas, preserving the peace, serving warrants and making arrests, conduct criminal investigations and providing inmate security at a Sheriff’s detention facility. This includes assignments to civil, detention, investigations, and court security; and performing related duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
The demands and conditions described here are representative of those the employee must meet to perform the essential functions of the job.
Frequent standing, sitting, bending, stooping, twisting of waist, side-to-side turning of neck and lifting of heavy objects.
Operate motor vehicles in a safe manner in both normal and emergency conditions.
Ability to conduct all the duties of this position with little or no supervision.
Fine finger dexterity to operate keyboards, and writing materials.
Must give verbal commands in a loud, clear, understandable voice, have excellent vision and hearing.
Ability to properly use and function with a variety of communications devices.
Ability to physically pursue and physically control and/or subdue a person.
Ability to physically protect themselves and others from a variety of dangers.
Work outside in varying weather conditions.
Competently responds to and locates calls for service and emergencies.
Work in rough and uneven terrain.
Ability to be on-call 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
Exposure to criminals, physical danger and other hazards involving people and the environment.
Education Requirements
POST CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED. This job requires education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or a GED certificate.
The job requires a valid Montana driver’s license, or eligibility to gain one, and a good driving record. Incumbent must successfully complete the Montana Law Enforcement Academy, the departmental field training program and meet the other statutory qualifications in M.C.A. 7-32-2104 (https://www.leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0070/chapter_0320/part_0210/section_0040/0070-0320-0210-0040.html) M.C.A. 7-32-30 (https://www.leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0070/chapter_0320/part_0030/section_0030/0070-0320-0030-0030.html)
Job Advertisement
MCSO Applicant Release Form Sheriff's Department Madison County.pdf
MCSO Standard Application for Position of Public Safety Officer in the State of Montana.pdf
Disclaimer
Criminal Background Investigation is required as part of the Conditional Offer of Employment. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. Testing: Individual hiring departments at Madison County may elect to administer pre-employment tests/screenings, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at Madison County, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9). Job Notice: The responsibilities outlined in this job notice have been designed to indicate the general nature and level of performance for this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.