Detention Officer

Hamilton, MT
Ravalli County Sheriff

Salary: $17.98.

Requirements:

  • Be a United States citizen.
  • Be a resident of Montana, or become a resident within ninety [90] days of employment.
  • Possess a valid Montana Driver’s License or able to obtain a valid Montana Driver’s License within ninety (90) days of employment.
  • Be at least eighteen 18 years of age.
  • Be a high school graduate or have been issued a high school equivalency diploma by the superintendent of public instruction or by an appropriate issuing agency of another state or of the federal government;
  • Free from illegal drug use, or legal drugs that impair mental or physical performance.
  • Be fingerprinted and a search made of the local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
  • Not have been convicted of a crime for which the person could have been imprisoned in a federal or state penitentiary.
  • Pass a background investigation in accordance with Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office procedure.
  • Must pass a physical examination by a physician selected/paid for by the Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office.
  • Complete a personnel evaluation profile (PEP).
  • Successfully completing pre-employment drug testing.
  • Successfully complete an interview panel process conducted by the Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office to demonstrate the possession of communication skills, temperament, motivation, and other characteristics necessary to the accomplishment of the duties and functions of a Corrections Officer.
  • Successfully complete a one year probation period, which includes passing the applicable divisional training program.