Special Services Officer

The Bozeman Police Department is now accepting applications for a Special Services Officer who will provide general security for the Bozeman Public Safety Center, Municipal Court, and other City buildings through monitoring access points and other designated areas.

This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits!  As a City of Bozeman employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community.  This great opportunity also provides enrollment in an established retirement system with significant employer contribution (9.07%), generous vacation and sick time accruals, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, and excellent medical/dental/vision benefits.

Bargaining Unit: Montana Federation of Public Employees (MFPE)
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt
Work Week:
Shifts include:
Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 4:30pm
Wednesday – Saturday: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday – Wednesday: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Overtime to include Tuesday evening Commission Meeting coverage

• Provides security for the Municipal Court, including judicial personnel, jury, and witnesses, and to control defendants or other persons in or near the courtroom;
• Provides general security for the Bozeman Public Safety Center by monitoring and controlling access and entry points and patrolling designated areas and helping to ensure the safety of citizens in the building;
• Provides assistance to the Bozeman Municipal Court by providing a presence during court hearings and trials as assigned and transferring citizens to the Gallatin County Detention Center upon direction of a Municipal Court judge;
• Enforces orders of contempt, securing defendant and assisting in processing contempt expeditiously for transfer of defendant to jail personnel for booking;
• Processes offenders that have been ordered by the Municipal Court judge to complete the booking procedure then released from custody;
• Conducts a physical inspection of the courtroom for security prior to and at the end of each court session and secure the courtroom when not in session;
• Controls access points to Bozeman Public Safety Center and courts as directed by performing inspections and searches of persons and personal effects for weapons;
• Maintains a highly visible presence within the Bozeman Public Safety Center for the purpose of deterring crime, maintaining good community relations, and providing an identifiable source for citizen assistance, guidance, protection, and service;
• Patrols designated areas in accordance with outlined security procedures;
• Responds to emergencies and incidents in designated areas promptly, taking appropriate action to ensure public safety, including communicating with and restraining uncooperative individuals and calling for assistance when required;
• Provides security for other City facilities, meetings, and events as assigned;
• Identifies potential security risks and responds accordingly;
• Assists with the handling and delivery of items between the Police Department, Municipal Court, and Detention Center;
• Serves subpoenas as required;
• Coordinates Order of Protection service and warrant service with sworn law enforcement staff;
• Assists in verifying warrants against defendants on docket for pending cases;   
• Performs nonemergency tasks such as VIN inspections, animal releases, and registration of sexual and violent offenders;
• Assists with coordinating and implementing emergency evacuation and safety plans;
• Communicates with other officers and supervisors as needed;
• Provides emergency medical attention to citizens as needed;        
• Assess and make decisions regarding the  reasonable use of less-lethal or lethal force;
• Maintains security and possession of a firearm and related equipment at all times;
• Maintains all records as required;
• Prepares complete and accurate reports as required;
• Oversees the use and care of equipment as required;
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas;
• Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate people to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
• Performs other duties consistent with the role and function of this classification.

• High School Diploma or GED; and
• Some (1 year) customer service experience required;
• Some previous law enforcement or security experience preferred; or
• Any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

• Substantial knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws governing security officer laws and procedures;
• Substantial knowledge of the Department’s policy, protocols and practices;
• Substantial knowledge of court procedures and practices;
• Substantial knowledge of all required law enforcement equipment, weapons, and emergency vehicles;
• Substantial knowledge of the principles and practices of safe driving;
• Substantial knowledge of first aid and personnel safety procedures;
• Ability to quickly learn the policies and procedures of the Police Department;
• Ability to quickly learn the physical layout of the Bozeman Public Safety Center;
• Ability to maintain a calm and controlled demeanor in life threatening and/or emergency situations;
• Ability to exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing  needs and situations;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other law enforcement personnel, emergency response, court personnel, medical and legal professionals, other government employees, media representatives, and the general public;
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate a vehicle in hazardous traffic and/or weather conditions to ensure public safety;
• Ability to use good judgment regarding the use of force;
• Ability to learn specialized techniques specific to area of assignment;
• Ability to command authority from members of the public through a calm demeanor and appropriate actions;
• Ability to efficiently perform basic first aid procedures;
• Ability to exhibit skill and accuracy in the handling and firing of assigned weapons;
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions;
• Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations;
• Ability to operate or quickly learn to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks;
• Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions;
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology;
• Integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

• Must be 18 years of age and a U.S. Citizen;
• Valid Driver’s License;
• Demonstrated ability to pass the Department’s oral boards and designated physical and psychological tests;  
• Ability to pass a drug test;
• Ability to pass a background check;
• Good moral character as defined by the Department’s established regulations;
• Successful completion of Bozeman Police Department security officer FTO program;
• As a condition of continued employment, must be able to provide credible testimony in a court of law.

Salary : $32 - $35