Chouteau County Sheriff's Office
Comprehensive Law Enforcement Services
Chouteau County Sheriff's Office is responsible for providing law enforcement services for all of our county, located in central Montana. This includes the communities of Big Sandy, Carter, Floweree, Fort Benton, Geraldine, Highwood, Loma and Square Butte. Our state-of-the-art Law Enforcement Facility in Fort Benton includes a Detention Center and 911 Dispatch Center, ensuring efficient and reliable public safety for the entire county.
Employment Opportunities
Deputy Sheriff
Communications Officer
Detention Officer
NOT CURRENTLY HIRING
Duties:
Responding to/investigating complaints; patrol jurisdictional area; preserve the peace; arrest/issue citations to persons for violations of law; complete associated paperwork; apply for and serve search and arrest warrants; collection and preservation of evidence; follow-up investigations and interviews; trans
NOT CURRENTLY HIRING
Duties:
Responding to/investigating complaints; patrol jurisdictional area; preserve the peace; arrest/issue citations to persons for violations of law; complete associated paperwork; apply for and serve search and arrest warrants; collection and preservation of evidence; follow-up investigations and interviews; transport of detained individuals; service of civil process; court bailiff; coroner duties; search and rescue operations; and assist other law enforcement agencies as needed.
Qualifications:
High school diploma, GED, or appropriate equivalent.
Valid Montana driver's license or the ability to gain one.
Completion of a background investigation and psychological / physical screening.
All other requirements as outlined in Montana Code Annotated 7-32-303.
Completion of Field Training program, followed by Montana Law Enforcement Academy and a one year probation period.
Montana POST certification is preferred but not required.
Starting Salary is $57,893+ (2024-25) Holiday/Overtime/On call pay
Employee medical benefits are available, along with Sheriff's Retirement System enrollment.
Detention Officer
Communications Officer
Detention Officer
Duties:
Booking and release of inmates; transportation of inmates to court, medical and correctional facilities; patrolling and searches of the facility, custody and control of inmates, enforces facility rules and regulations; meal and laundry services; use of records system for documentation of actions
Qualifications:
High school dip
Duties:
Booking and release of inmates; transportation of inmates to court, medical and correctional facilities; patrolling and searches of the facility, custody and control of inmates, enforces facility rules and regulations; meal and laundry services; use of records system for documentation of actions
Qualifications:
High school diploma, GED, or appropriate equivalent.
Valid Montana driver's license or the ability to gain one.
Completion of a background investigation.
Completion of training program, followed by Montana Law Enforcement Academy Detention Officer Basic and a one year probation period.
Starting hourly wage $19.00, with overtime, holiday and shift differential.
Employee medical benefits are available, along with Sheriff's Retirement System enrollment.
Communications Officer
Communications Officer
Communications Officer
Duties:
Monitor phone and radio and dispatch appropriate law enforcement, fire and medical personnel to calls for service. Utilize multiple computer systems and programs to document incidents. Use established medical protocols and procedures determine the level of response. Provide information to law enforcement personnel by accessing co
Duties:
Monitor phone and radio and dispatch appropriate law enforcement, fire and medical personnel to calls for service. Utilize multiple computer systems and programs to document incidents. Use established medical protocols and procedures determine the level of response. Provide information to law enforcement personnel by accessing computerized information regarding criminal histories, active warrants, vehicle registration, driver’s license status and similar information
Qualifications:
High school diploma, GED, or appropriate equivalent.
Valid Montana driver's license or the ability to gain one.
Completion of a background investigation.
Completion of training program, followed by Montana Law Enforcement Academy Public Safety Communicator Basic and a one year probation period.
Starting hourly wage $19.00, with overtime, holiday and shift differential.
Employee medical benefits are available, along with PERS enrollment.