What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff position at Yellowstone County?
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A Deputy Sheriff serves in a highly responsible and visible capacity in the protection of life and property; preserves the public peace, prevents crimes, arrests violators of the law, enforces all laws and ordinances; does related work as required.
https://yellowstonecountymt.gov/NeoGov/YCSO/YCSO_Recruitment_Promo_v3_1.mp4
A Deputy Sheriff serves in a highly responsible and visible capacity in the protection of life and property; preserves the public peace, prevents crimes, arrests violators of the law, enforces all laws and ordinances; does related work as required.
- Provides information and assistance to motorists, pedestrians and the general public;
- Performs traffic enforcement and investigates traffic accidents; conducts radar checks and issues warnings and citations for non-moving and moving viola?tions;
- Manages an assigned area in order to prevent crime, traffic violations and accidents;
- Apprehends individuals suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and conducts appropriate tests;
- Places individuals under arrest, delivers Miranda warning, transports suspect, places suspect in detention and completes necessary paperwork.
- Graduation from high school or G.E.D.; and Peace Officer Post Certified; Pre-service or member of MTLETC; and Two (2) years occupational work experience with public contact.
- An Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Technology or closely related field could be used to replace two (2) of the required years of work experience.
- Must be a citizen of the United States.
- Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment.
- Recruitment & selection processes will involve successful completion of an oral interview, criminal background check, post offer - pre-employment physical and may require a written test, if applicable.
- Employees must have successfully completed and passed the required tests and fitness evaluation.
- Previous experience in law enforcement, security or detention facility background desired.
- Valid driver's license issued by the State of Montana;
- Successful completion of the Montana State Basic Law Enforcement Academy within one (1) year of employment; or Peace Officer Post Certified; or Pre-Service;
- CJIN/NCIC Mobile Computer certification required within one (1) year of employment;
- First Aid and CPR certification required within one (1) year of employment;
- Blood Alcohol Content Verifier and Firearms certification required within one (1) year of employment;
- Ability to obtain additional licenses and/or certifications as required by the position.
Salary : $31
