Detention Officer

at  Ravalli County

THE RAVALLI COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS SEEKING A FULL-TIME DETENTION OFFICER.

Wages & Compensation:

• Hourly Starting Wage: current base rate of $17.98
• After completion of 1 year probation: currently $19.29
• Longevity pay increases annually: 1%
• Overtime and Comp Time available
• Pay increases at 3, 5, 10, 15, and 20 years: hourly rate of $20.67 after 3 years, $22.25 after 5 years, $22.46 after 10 years, $22.69 after 15 years, and $22.92 after 20 years.
• Shift differential for night shift: $.65 per hour

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

All public safety officer positions have minimum requirements established by Montana law and the Montana Public Safety Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council.

• Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in a Detention setting and an office setting; restrain or subdue individuals; walk, stand, sit, or run for prolonged periods of time; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; occasionally climb and balance; regularly push, pull, lift, and/or carry light to heavy weight; operate office equipment including use of computer keyboard; requires a sense of touch, finger dexterity, and gripping with hands and fingers; ability to speak and hear to exchange information; ability to operate and use specialized tools and equipment including handcuffs.
• Environment: Reactive emergency, natural or man-made disaster, and routine peace keeping environments. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration; exposed to potentially hostile environments; extensive inmate contact. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Required to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends, and may be required to travel outside the County to attend meetings or trainings. Work in an office setting with artificial light, using a desk, chair, and computer