Deputy Sheriff

About this role

<strong><em>Yellowstone County candidates for Deputy Sheriff shall adhere to generally accepted business standards for appearance with respect to body art and physical alterations. Face, neck, and hand tattoos are not permitted.</em></strong><br><br><strong>Click on the link below for more information about working at the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office.</strong><br><a href="https://yellowstonecountymt.gov/NeoGov/YCSO/YCSO_Recruitment_Promo_v3_1.mp4" target="_blank">https://yellowstonecountymt.gov/NeoGov/YCSO/YCSO_Recruitment_Promo_v3_1.mp4</a><br><br>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.<br><br>Officers are expected to use the minimum force necessary to carry out their duties and are required to handle a variety of potentially volatile and dangerous situations in a calm, confident, and effective manner.<br><br><strong>To view complete job description, please follow link below:</strong><br><strong><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yellowstonecountymt/classs

Requirements

<strong><em>Education/Experience/Training:</em></strong><ul><li>Graduation from high school or G.E.D.; and </li><li>Peace Officer Post Certified; Pre-service or member of MTLETC; and</li><li>Two (2) years occupational work experience with public contact.<ul><li>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.</li></ul></li><li>Must be a citizen of the United States.</li><li>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. </li><li>Employees must have successfully completed and passed the required tests and fitness evalua