Job Announcement

HAMILTON MONTANA POLICE DEPARTMENT

NOW HIRING

Full Time Sworn Police Officer (Entry or Lateral)

Minimum Qualifications 

1. Eighteen (18) years of age at time of appointment;
2. Posses a high school diploma or equivalent;
3. Ability to perform the various requirements demanded by the nature of police work;
4. Be a citizen of the United States of America;
5. Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation;
6. Posses a valid driver’s license from their State of residency at time of application and have no restrictions or traffic infractions which would preclude obtaining a Montana driver’s license immediately upon appointment.
7. Lateral applicants must possess a valid POST certificate.

Job Description/ General Duties

Performs patrol duties and technical law enforcement and security work in enforcing federal, state and local laws to provide for the safety and well-being of life and property.

Salary

Entry Level Salary $26.88/hr. Shift Differential $1/hr for night shifts. Annual longevity 1% per year, step increases of 3% at 4 years, 2% at 8 and 12 years, and 3% at 16 years of service. Per the collective bargaining agreement, officers receive a pay adjustment according to the consumer price index of that year. This typically occurs in July of each year.  A lateral transfer. possessing a valid P.O.S.T. in good standing. may be hired at a pay level greater than the entry level up to a maximum level of 4 years of service credit ($28.81/hr).

Testing Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to pass the Montana Physical Abilities Test (MPAT). A written Stanard and Associates Police Officer Selection Test with a 70% in each section.

Hiring Process

After testing, a successful applicant must complete an oral interview, pass a thorough background investigation, psychological evaluation, and medical examination.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Please direct questions regarding this position to dniemeir@cityofhamilton.net

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

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