Position: Police Officer (Probationary Entry Level)

Employment Status: Full-Time Permanent

Employer: City of Thompson Falls

Location: Thompson Falls, Montana

Starting Salary: $26.34 to $28.26 per hour dependent on experience and certifications

Benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

Additional Family Plan Coverage available

Montana Municipal Police Officers' Retirement System (MPORS)

Deferred compensation plans also available

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a citizen of the United States Must be at least 18 years of age Must be fingerprinted and subject to a background check to disclose any criminal records May not have been convicted of a crime for which he or she could have been imprisoned in a federal or state penitentiary or a crime involving sexual misconduct Must be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation Must be a high school graduate or have been issued an equivalency certificate by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, or by an appropriate issuing agency of another state or of the federal government successfully complete an oral interview conducted by the appointing authority be in good standing with POST and any other licensing or certification boards or committees equivalent to POST in any other state Must meet any additional qualifications established by the POST Council Opening date: April 20th, 2026 Closing date: May 18th, 2026

How to apply:

Minimum requirements include an application and resume. The application used will be the "Standard Application for Position of Public Safety Officer in the State of Montana" located on the Montana Public Safety Officer Standards and Training (POST) website (https://dojmt.gov/post/forms-and other documents) or picked up at Thompson Falls City Hall. Applications must be filled out in its entirety. Letters of recommendation and other pertinent documentation may be included with your application and resume. Applications and resume may be submitted through Job Service Montana or Thompson Falls City Hall. Thompson Falls City Hall c/o City Clerk 108 Fulton St. P.O. Box 99 Thompson Falls, MT 59873-0099 Or Montana Job Service 2504 Tradewinds Way Suite #1 Thompson Falls, MT 59873 Or Online Submission: thompsonfallsJSC@mt.gov Refer questions to Kelliann Barton at (406) 827-3557. POLICE OFFICER POSITION DESCRIPTION Class Title: Police Officer Organization: City of Thompson Falls Department: Police Type: Local Government Status: Full-Time Permanent

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Performs law enforcement duties that include, but are not limited to; police patrol, crime

prevention, criminal investigations, traffic investigations, traffic enforcement, city ordinance enforcement, crisis intervention, animal control, documentation, and related law enforcement activities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the direct supervision of the Chief of Police.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Attains and maintains an appropriate technical job skill and knowledge level of police related

functions in order to perform all law enforcement duties and responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Makes recommendations for enhancing the proficiency of the Police Department in providing law

enforcement services to the community.

Works in a combined effort with other law enforcement agencies, Dept. of Justice, City Attorney's

Office, County Attorney's Office, Youth Court, Child Protective Services, Adult Protective Services,

Mental Health, community resources and other agencies/organizations to coordinate the best outcome

of law enforcement incidents.

Works an assigned shift within the municipality of Thompson Falls.

Maintains constant on-duty availability for calls for service and communicates with the central

dispatching entity of location and status.

Maintains normal availability by radio or telephone for consultation onmajor emergencies or time

critical activities.

Maintains contact with police supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provide

mutual assistance during emergency situations, and provide general information about department activities. Coordinates activities with other officers, agencies, and/or other city departments as needed. Coordinates activities with the Chief of Police or immediate supervisor, City Attorney, Court

Administrator, and County Attorney regarding cases, policies, and procedures.

Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws, ordinances, and

departmental policies and procedures.

Becomes proficient with and adheres to Thompson Falls Police Department Policy, Montana Public

Safety Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements, applicable Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM), and applicable sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA.)

Conducts on-duty activities to the best interest of the community and to the safety of public and

property. Undertakes community-oriented police work and assists citizens when possible and within the scope of their training and authority. Prevents or detects and investigates violations of misdemeanors, felonies, and other law violations.

Patrols municipal streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce

the law. Proactively seeks out criminal and suspicious activity.

Responds to calls for service and investigates public safety concerns that include, but are not limited

too, accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, violent altercations, intoxication, missing children, prowlers, suspicious activity, abuse of drugs, crisis intervention, etc. Takes appropriate law enforcement action within the scope of authority and within departmental procedure.

Performs traffic enforcement operations, investigation of vehicle equipment violations, vehicle

identification number (VIN) inspections, vehicle accident investigations, impaired driving interdiction investigations, and traffic control operations. Interviews suspects, witnesses and drivers of vehicle accidents. Investigates and renders assistance at the scene of vehicular accidents, to include but not limited too; requesting ambulances, fire department, additional responding units, mutual aid from other law enforcement agencies, etc. Takes measurements and draws scene diagrams.

Conducts investigations of crimes or calls for service within the municipality committed during

assigned shifts or assigned to the officer by proper authority. Locates and interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects. Develops follow-on information. Searches crime scenes for evidence.

Analyzes, evaluates, and collects evidence. Compiles and submits information to the proper

prosecuting entity. Arrests offenders. Writes detailed reports. Serves warrants for arrest issued by the court. Enforces Protection Orders issued by the court. Prepares cases files in an orderly manner and within procedure. Testifies in court proceedings. -Utilizes computers, computer programs, records management systems, and other technology devices in order to document and transfer information.

Enforces animal control laws and ordinances within the scope of authority and training.

Prepares a variety of reports and records including daily logs, monthly pay submissions, investigative

reports, field interviews, traffic accident reports, drug & alcohol influence reports, breathalyzer results, forensic science laboratory submissions, affidavits for investigative subpoenas, arrest warrants, and search warrants.

Successfully maintains current essential certifications and trainings. This includes but; is not limited

to Montana Public Safety Officer Standards and Training (POST) certifications, firearms qualifications, less-lethal weapon certifications, breath analysis device certifications/recertifications, CJIN/NCIC access, an

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