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FALLON COUNTY Detention Officer in BAKER, Montana
About the Position and Department: Detention Officers work in the Fallon County Detention Center under the direct supervision of the Fallon County Sheriff. This is a full-time, permanent position. We offer progressive wages starting at $25.78 per hour and an excellent benefit package including health insurance, paid sick & vacation leave! Position Overview: This position oversees and maintains custody, care, and control of inmates incarcerated at the Fallon County Detention Center. Required Education and Experience: Employment with Fallon County requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be a citizen of the United States of America, reside within Fallon County, and be of legal age. May not have been convicted of a crime which could have resulted in imprisonment in a federal or state penitentiary. Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background screen. Must be able to pass a post-employment physical and be able to perform Non-Violent Crisis Intervention techniques and physical interventions including the use of physical restraints. The successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive criminal and motor vehicle driving background checks. Preferred Education and Experience: One (1) year of related work experience is preferred. Additional Eligibility Qualifications: This position requires unsupervised contact with incarcerated individuals and is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check; successful candidates may not hold felony criminal convictions that could have resulted in imprisonment in a federal or state penitentiary or convictions for violent crimes. Applicants are required to disclose any and all misdemeanor and/or felony convictions as an adult; this includes pleading No Contest, Guilty, or any conviction by a judge or jury. This position may utilize County owned vehicles, and is subject to a motor vehicle driving history review. Must possess or obtain a Montana driver license within thirty (30) days of employment. Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. How to Apply: Applicants must complete the Standard Application for Position of Public Safety Officer in the State of Montana, available online at www.falloncountymt.gov or https://dojmt.gov/post/forms-and-other-documents or at the Fallon County Sheriff's Office at 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana. A complete job description is available at www.falloncountymt.gov. Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Fallon County Sheriff, PO Box 899, Baker, Montana, 59313. Questions may be directed to Sheriff Trenton Harbaugh 406-778-8132, Undersheriff Nic Eisele 406-778-8133, or HR Manager Julie Straub 406-778-8164. This vacancy announcement provides a brief overview of the position for recruiting purposes and is not intended to provide a full description of the work, competencies, and qualifications. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer that is committed affirmative recruitment, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. The information contained on employment applications is sought in good faith. It will not be used to discriminate against any applicant for employment in violation of state or federal law.