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Position: Deputy Sheriff - Full Time, non-exempt Department: Sanders County Sheriff's Office Salary: $26.73 per hour Closing Date: Open Until Filled, First Review on February 18, 2025 Work Unit Overview: Full time Position. The Sheriff's Office performs law enforcement and crime prevention work including preserving the peace, patrolling assigned areas, serving warrants and making arrests, and assisting in preliminary investigations. The mission of the Sheriff's Office is to maintain and improve the quality of life within the community by working with all people to preserve life, maintain human rights, protect property and promote individual responsibility and community commitment. All county departments must maintain an open and customer service oriented environment, cooperate with other County departments and governmental entities, and keep accurate and timely records and information. Job Summary: 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, assisting in preliminary criminal investigations and supporting inmate security at a Sheriff's detention facility. This includes assignments to civil, detention, investigations, and court security; and performing related duties as assigned. The Deputy Sheriff patrols the County to enforce and maintain federal, state and local laws, safety regulations and principles of US Constitution. Responsible to protect life and property, investigate crimes, serve civil and criminal papers/warrants, and performs the duties of a Deputy Sheriff's officer. Maintains professional public relations; performs special tasks of law enforcement as needed, and demonstrates integrity and confidentiality in the performance of all duties and back-up responsibilities. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The job requires knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of law enforcement; the laws, rules, and regulations enforced by the department; the geography and topography within the County jurisdiction; modern procedures and methods employed in crime detection and investigation; court procedures in criminal and civil trials; criminal behavior patterns and the social factors underlying criminal behavior; first aid methods and their applications; and the use and care of firearms. The job requires skill in active listening, speaking, critical thinking, social perceptiveness, negotiation, judgment, and decision making while interacting with the community in often tense and volatile situations. Skill in subduing individuals in a physical confrontation bearing duty equipment; safely operating light-duty passenger vehicles and vans; and keyboarding are also required. This job requires the ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, to recognize actual and potential danger, and to determine proper course of action; to cope with stress situations firmly, tactfully, and with respect to individual rights; problem-solve; to read, understand law ordinances, rules, and regulations; to observe and remember details; to communicate clearly, verbally, and in writing with proper grammar, syntax, punctuation, vocabulary, and spelling. Must meet minimum age requirements at the time of employment; possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid State driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any state. Individual's record must not contain any felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories. Must have legal status to work in the United States; be able to read and write the English language. Must be of high moral character and of temperate and industrious habits; obey all local civil service or statutory requirements not listed here. Strong level of modern law enforcement knowledge, principles, procedures, techniques, and practical application skill. Employee must have Skill in operation of law enforcement tools and equipment; h ve the ability to learn and apply applicable laws, ordinances, and department regulations; high level ability to perform work requiring good physical fitness condition; to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Employee must possess a high level ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers and supervisors; to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making independent decisions in emergency and non-emergency situations; strong ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Education and Experience: 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 and meet the other statutory qualifications in M.C.A. 7-32-2104. Montana P.O.S.T. CERTIFIED PREFERRED or be eligible to test within one year of employment. Must maintain First Aid and CPR competency through certification. For complete job description contact Job Service Thompson Falls at 406-382-3045, email ThompsonFallsJSC@mt.gov To apply: complete the POST application and return to Job Service Thompson Falls Application Link: https://dojmt.gov/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/standardapplication.pdf

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