Police Officer

Stevensville, MT
Stevensville Police Department

Salary: $21.00 per hour.

Position Summary:

Under general supervision and on varied shifts, performs a variety of duties involved in law enforcement work associated with patrol, traffic control, and criminal investigations for the Stevensville Police Department.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols an assigned area of the Town on an assigned shift in a radio-equipped vehicle to preserve law and order, including traffic safety enforcement and citations, checking businesses and residences, discovering and preventing the commission of crimes, and enforcing state and municipal laws and ordinances; responds to calls for assistance, including motor vehicle crashes, assaults, domestic disturbances, thefts, and other criminal or civil complaints; frequently deals with DUI suspects/offenders, other intoxicated persons, and person with mental disorders.
  • Intervenes in disputes, apprehends suspects, makes arrests, issues citations, identifies witnesses, conducts preliminary investigations, and re-establishes law and order at the scene; prepares documentation of activities performed and information gathered; may conduct follow-up activities; coordinates with prosecutors and court staff to issue warrants and subpoenas, conduct pretrial research and dispositions, and prepare testimony.
  • Transports suspects and persons with outstanding arrest warrants to jail facilities; ensures that arrested persons are processed into jail in accordance with state and federal guidelines and Police Department policies; responds to questions and requests from citizens; assists in making presentation; some positions serve as School Resource officers, Firearms Instructors, and in other training/instructor positions; performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or GED certificate.
  • Successfully complete the law enforcement basic course at Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA) or equivalent as designated by Public Safety Officer Standards & Training (POST) advisory council or as determined by the Chief of Police.
  • Meet and all requirements for employment as required by the State of Montana law and the Town of Stevensville.
  • Successfully pass a criminal history and driving record check and a credit check.
  • Ability to pass entry-level police written examination and MLEA physical agility test.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record at the time of hire and have the ability to obtain a valid Montana driver’s license within six months of hire.