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Police Officer (Non-Certified or Lateral)

Ronan Police Department

Ronan, MTFull-time$52–60K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$52–60K/yr
Location
Ronan, MT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Montana POST CertificationValid MT Driver’s License

Job overview

Join our professional law enforcement team: The Ronan Police Department seeks qualified, experienced candidates dedicated to serving our community with integrity and excellence. Duties and Responsibilities Protect life and property through enforcement of laws and ordinances. Patrol assigned areas.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Law EnforcementInvestigationReport WritingInterviewingDrivingPhysical AbilitiesAxon Body 4Axon Fleet 3

Qualifications

High School Graduate or EquivalentUnited States CitizenshipMust Be 21+Valid MT Driver’s LicenseVision 20/20Good Moral CharacterNo Felony ConvictionsNo Misdemeanor ConvictionsPass Montana Physical Abilities TestComplete Basic Montana Law Enforcement Academy CourseMontana POST Certification

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance

Full job description

Experience Required

Certified or Non-Certified

Minimum Education Required

High school graduate or equivalent (GED)

Compensation

$52,416.00 - $60,480.00 / yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Shift

Yes

Job Description

Join our professional law enforcement team: The Ronan Police Department seeks qualified, experienced candidates dedicated to serving our community with integrity and excellence.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Protects life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.

  • Patrols assigned areas.

  • Responds to calls for police service.

  • Conducts preliminary and follow-up criminal and traffic investigations.

  • Conduct interviews.

  • Prepares written reports and field notes of investigations and patrol activities.

  • Apprehend criminals and testify in court.

  • Work requires extensive contact with outside agencies and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school graduate or equivalent (GED), college or military preferred

  • United States citizen or naturalized citizen

  • Age 21 or older

  • Currently possesses or can obtain a valid MT Driver’s License

  • Vision at or corrected to 20/20

  • Must be of good moral character and background

  • No felony convictions in federal or state courts

  • No misdemeanor convictions apart from minor traffic offenses.

  • Must be able to successfully pass the Montana Physical Abilities Test (MPAT), written examination (non-sworn hires only), an oral interview, pre-employment drug test, a pre-employment physical, pre-employment psychological examination, an extensive background investigation, and a Federal and State criminal history background check.

  • Must complete Basic Montana Law Enforcement Academy Course or Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA) Equivalency Course and Field Training program within one (1) year of hire date

Lateral Position: Montana POST certified or, as an out-of-state officer, must meet qualifications established by the Montana POST Council to obtain certification through legal equivalency testing and training within the first year of employment. Lateral Police Officer Starting Salary: Lateral transfer police officers can receive credit for previous years of service. Pay rate established based on comparable wages/experience.

Benefits

Vacation - 15 days per calendar year

Holidays - 10 days per calendar year

Sick Leave - 12 days per calendar year

Retirement Plan - Municipal Police Officers’ Retirement System (MPORS); vested after five years of service. Retirement benefits after twenty years are computed at 2.5% of the number of years of service multiplied by the average of the final three years' salary.

Health Insurance - Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority (MMIA) Bridger Plan (Medical/Dental coverage) Comprehensive medical health plan fully funded by the City with no monthly premium deduction from take-home pay.

Uniforms and Equipment - Probationary employees are issued the required uniforms and equipment at no cost. The department currently utilizes Axon Body 4 and Axon Fleet 3 in-car video systems.

Take-home vehicle benefit provided, subject to residence within the designated approved driving radius.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING

THE STANDARD APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER IN THE STATE OF MONTANA MUST BE COMPLETED AND ATTACHED TO THE INITIAL EMAIL APPLICATION.

  • Please download and complete the Application below and save it to your computer.

https://cityofronan.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Standard-Application.pdf

  • Send the completed application as an attachment in your initial email to: [email protected]

  • Applicants are invited to attach or include a resume for consideration.

Selected applicants may be contacted by telephone or email and requested to submit all required documentation to advance in the process.

It is strongly recommended that you submit the requested materials promptly upon contact to prevent delays in your application review.

Failure to provide complete and timely documentation may result in disqualification or removal from further consideration.

Is this a registered apprenticeship?

False

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

001

Job Type

Full Time

Application Email

[email protected]

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