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Fergus County Sheriff's Office Deputy Sheriff in Lewistown, Montana

Full-time Wage $28.61/hr with shift differential, certificate pay, and full County benefits included. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: ¿ Provides information and assistance to motorists, pedestrians and the general public; ¿ Performs traffic enforcement and investigates traffic accidents; ¿ Conducts radar checks and issues warnings and citations for non-moving and moving violations; ¿ Manages an assigned area in order to prevent crime, traffic violations and accidents; ¿ Apprehends individuals suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and conducts appropriate tests; ¿ Places individuals under arrest, delivers Miranda warning, transports suspect, places suspect in detention and completes all necessary paperwork; ¿ Serves statements of claims, subpoenas, summonses, jury summonses and other court orders; ¿ Responds to burglar alarms, armed robberies, assaults, other crimes in progress and answers general calls for service; ¿ Negotiates with suspects; ¿ Mediates civil disputes such as domestic disturbances, landlord-tenant arguments and community complaints; ¿ Secures crime scenes for investigation and the protection of evidence; ¿ Responds to reported crime scenes, takes action to secure the scene; interview victims and witnesses, gather and preserve evidence, arrest suspects and prepare required reports; ¿ Responds to and controls disturbances of the peace, fights and other civil disturbances, including communicating with emotionally-disturbed persons and restraining uncooperative individuals; ¿ Restrains, escorts and transports prisoners for court proceedings, doctor, dental, psychiatric and other medical or necessary appointments; ¿ Testifies in court; ¿ Renders aid to the sick and injured and maintains personal safety; ¿ Eliminates public hazards and preserves the public peace; ¿ Prioritizes and manages time in order to address criminal and other law enforcement related problems; ¿ Investigates and examines death scenes and determining cause and manner of death; ¿ Communicates with pathologists and other professionals concerning the decedent; ¿ Files death certificates and keeps coroner records required by state law and local Office procedures; ¿ Prepares clear and concise reports in accordance with established policies and procedures; ¿ May perform specialized assignments such as utilizing photographic equipment, search and rescue duties, and accident investigations, the assignment may be based on the individual employee's skills and the requirements of the Office; ¿ May supervise activities of volunteer reserve personnel; ¿ Attends trainings, meetings, conferences and workshops as requested and authorized; ¿ Performs other duties as required or assigned. Required Knowledge and Abilities ¿ The responsibilities and functions of the Sheriff's Office; ¿ Fergus County geography and rural roadways; ¿ Effective negotiation and mediation skills; ¿ Law enforcement policies, procedures and practices; ¿ Investigative and patrol procedures and techniques; ¿ Arrest procedures, prisoner restraint and transportation; ¿ Traffic control measures; ¿ First aid and CPR; ¿ Use and care of firearms; ¿ Human behavior and modification techniques; ¿ Self-defense techniques; ¿ Computer applications related to the work; ¿ Recordkeeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques; ¿ Legal and law enforcement terminology; ¿ Safety rules, procedures and practices. Skills in: ¿ Subdue individuals in a physical confrontation bearing duty equipment; ¿ Safely operate light-duty passenger vehicles and vans and occasionally may be required to operate patrol vehicles in high-speed emergency situations; ¿ Use tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines; ¿ React in an emergency and make sound, rational decisions, demonstrating good judgment; ¿ Obtain facts from observation and anticipate problems and relate to the pub ic and gain their respect. Ability to: ¿ Observe accurately, remember and recall names, faces, numbers, incidents and places; ¿ Demonstrate ability in the use and care of firearms and proficiency in meeting Office standards for firearm expertise; ¿ Analyze situations quickly and objectively, to recognize actual and potential danger and to determine a proper course of action; ¿ Effectively cope with stressful situations, tactfully and with respect to the rights of others; ¿ Read, interpret and communicate laws, ordinances, rules and regulations and apply such in the course of the work; ¿ Maintain an effective and professional working relationship with co-workers, supervisors, other county employees, other agency personnel and citizens of varied and diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds contacted during the course of work; ¿ Prepare accurate, reliable and grammatically correct written reports containing findings, recommendations and legal terminology; ¿ Proficiently operate a computer using word processing, spreadsheet and database applications to complete assigned job duties; ¿ Understand and carry out oral and written directions; ¿ Interact effectively with people in sensitive and controversial situations; ¿ Successfully complete officer candidate and field training programs; ¿ Communicate well with other deputies and through the designated chain of command with the Sheriff, Undersheriff, Lieutenants, Sergeant, Corporals and other law enforcement, emergency response, detention and court personnel and the general public both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language; ¿ Perform a wide variety of law enforcement tasks with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines and in an atmosphere of potential personal danger. Minimum Qualifications Education/Experience/Training: ¿ High School Diploma, GED or HSE required and; ¿ Must be a citizen of the United States; ¿ Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment; ¿ Recruitment & selection processes will involve a written test, oral interview, criminal background check, psychological evaluation and general fitness evaluation process; ¿ Employees must have successfully completed and passed the required tests and fitness evaluation. Desired Qualifications: ¿ Two years (2) previous experience in law enforcement, security or detention facility background desired. Certifications: ¿ Possess or be eligible for a valid Montana driver's license; ¿ Successful completion of the Montana State Basic Law Enforcement Academy within one (1) year of employment or per MCA 7-32-303; ¿ Montana P.O.S.T. certified (must receive a passing score of 75%); ¿ CJIN/NCIC Mobile Computer certification required within one (1) year of employment; ¿ First Aid and CPR certification required within one (1) year of employment; ¿ Blood Alcohol Content Verifier and Firearms certification required within one (1) year of employment; ¿ Ability to obtain additional licenses and/or certifications as required by the position. To APPLY: Obtain a Fergus County Sheriff's Office Application from Job Service. Complete and return to Job Service

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