HIRING-Full Time Detention Officer- (Please DO NOT APPLY online-Applications will only be received by mail or in person)
Beaverhead County Sheriff’s Office is hiring a full-time Detention Officer
Responsible for supervising, observing, transporting, booking, searching, and processing inmates at the Sheriff’s detention facilities; and performs related duties as required.
This job requires the ability to interpret and enforce institutional rules, regulations, and other policies with firmness, tact and impartiality; observe inmates; to anticipate and avert potential problems; effectively control, direct, and instruct inmates individually and in groups; make accurate risk assessments and inmate classifications; read, speak and write English effectively and interpret written material; make simple arithmetic calculations; use electronic information equipment and specific systems utilized within the department; enter data accurately; use word processing software to prepare clear and concise reports; accurately follow oral and written directions; promote acceptable attitudes and behavior of inmates while in confinement; work with and around a wide variety of people; take verbal abuse without retaliation ; make quick, effective and reasonable decisions in emergencies and take appropriate action to physically restrain violent inmates; work in uniform; work all shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Education and Experience:
This job requires education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or equivalent certificate. Some law enforcement or detention experience is preferred. The job requires completion of basic detention officer course or equivalent within one year of hire.
Candidates certified for employment must be willing to undergo and successfully complete an in-depth background investigation, including a psychological evaluation, finger printing criminal history check, and a medical examination.
Equal Opportunity Employer, all sexes, ages and races are encouraged to apply.
40+ hrs/wk, Rotating Shifts, Emergency call-out 24 hrs/day, 7 days/wk
Salary $19.40/hour
Raise to after 6 months probationary period
link for POST app: https://dojmt.gov/post/forms-and-other-documents/
To apply, submit Post Application and Authorization to Release to Beaverhead County Sheriff’s Office at 2 So Pacific #16 Dillon Mt 59725.
Original source can be found here.
