Deputy Sheriff

Phillips County Sheriff; Montana; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance premiums paid by the

Vacation and sick time accrual

Longevity pay increases

Job summary

The Phillips County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for a hiring pool for full-time Entry or Lateral Deputy Sheriff positions. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

Duties include crime prevention and investigation, traffic patrol, drug interdiction, and other law enforcement-related duties. Applicants must meet the listed qualifications and will travel to Malta, MT for testing before the interview process.

Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain a Montana Driver’s License.
• Must not have any felony convictions.
• Must be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation.
• Must pass medical and mental health evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Crime prevention and investigation.
• Traffic patrol.
• Drug interdiction.
• Other law enforcement-related duties.

Skills

Citizenship

Background check

Medical clearance

Mental health evaluation

Moral character

Drug test

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Phillips County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a hiring pool for full-time Entry or Lateral Deputy Sheriff positions. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

Duties for a Phillips County Deputy Sheriff include crime prevention and investigation, traffic patrol, drug interdiction, and other law enforcement-related duties. Applicants must possess the following qualifications:

• Must be a United States citizen
• Must have a High School diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain a Montana Driver’s License
• Must not have any felony convictions
• Must be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation
• Must pass medical and mental health evaluations

Possession of current Montana P.O.S.T. Basic certification preferred but not necessary to apply. If not P.O.S.T. certified, will be required to successfully complete the MLEA Basic course within one-year of hire.

Benefits include 100%medical insurance premiums paid by the employer for employee, spouse, and children (this equates to a $22.10/hour benefit with a $1200 deductible), vacation/sick time accrual, and annual longevity pay increases. The starting wage is $22.57/hour. Pay will increase5% upon successful completion of the probationary period (1 year). These figures are as of August 2026.

Applicants will be required to travel to Malta, MT, to undergo written testing. Upon successful completion of the written tests, the applicant will undergo a psychological test and will face an interview panel.

The Phillips County Sheriff’s Office is an equal-opportunity employer.