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RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Deputy Sheriff - Richland County in SIDNEY, Montana
The Richland County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for the position of full time Deputy Sheriff. Annual Pay: $71,360.00 Benefits include: Health Insurance for the employee Health Reimbursement of $1200.00 per year Sheriff & Peace Officer Retirement Vacation and Sick Leave as well as Holiday Pay County Housing is also available in the form of two and three bedroom units. Per MCA 7-32-303 -Applicants must meet these minimum requirements: Must be a citizen of the United States. Must be of required age to perform duties 'per MCA 7-32-303' Must have a good driving record, and possess or have ability to obtain a Montana driver's license by time of appointment. Possess a Montana P.O.S.T. certification or be able to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire. Must be fingerprinted and subjected to a background check to disclose any criminal records. Ability to legally possess a firearm. May not have been convicted of a crime for which he or she could have been imprisoned in a federal or state penitentiary. May not have been convicted of a crime of domestic violence. Must be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation. Good verbal and written communication skills. React quickly and effectively to stressful situations. Must be a high school graduate or have passed the general education development test and have been issued an equivalency certification by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, an appropriate issuing agency, another state or the federal government. Able to work nights, weekends and holidays. Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems. Must be of sound physical and mental health. Ability to perform essential functions of this position. Applicants must use the standard Montana POST application which may be obtained by contacting Job Service Sidney at 211 N Central Ave Sidney, Montana. Applicants must be willing to travel to the Richland County Law and Justice Center at 300 12th Ave. NW, Sidney, Montana for testing and interviews. Testing consists of the standard National Police Officer Selection Test, a written psychological test, and an oral interview. Prior law enforcement experience, Montana POST certification, or any out of state certification is not required to apply, however persons with prior experience or certification will he given additional consideration. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and exceptional applicant and or applicants with prior experience or certification may be contacted for immediate testing and interviews. Any applicant who has completed the National Police Officer Selection Test within the past 12 months may submit those test results along with their application for determination if re-testing will be required. Please understand that all applicants will be required to submit to the written psychological test and those applicants reaching the final stage of the process will be given oral interviews.