The City of Conrad is accepting applications for a Full-time Patrol Officer.
A Current MT POST certification is encouraged but not required. This position works under the general supervision of the Sergeant and the Chief of Police and will perform general patrol, investigations, traffic regulation, emergency response, enforcement of City of Conrad ordinances and animal control.
This is a Full - time job with a benefits package, hourly wage will be dependent on experience and qualifications, starting at $24.08.
This position includes a $150.00 per month Animal Control Compensation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works on rotating shifts performing security patrols, traffic control, investigation and first aid at accidents, detection, investigation, and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct.
Works an assigned shift using own judgment in deciding course of action being expected to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance.
Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances.
Maintains normal availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies or precedent.
Patrols City streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law; control vehicular traffic; prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies, and other law violations and to otherwise serve and protect.
Responds to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc. Takes appropriate law enforcement action.
Interrogates suspects, witnesses and drivers; preserves evidence; arrests violators; investigates and renders assistance at vehicular accident scenes; summons ambulances and other emergency response vehicles and/or personnel; takes measurements, photographs, and diagrams of scenes.
Conducts follow up investigations of crimes committed during assigned shift; seeks out and questions victims, witnesses and suspects; develops leads and tips; searches crime scenes for clues.; analyzes and evaluates evidence and arrests offenders; prepares cases for City and County Attorneys, prepares testimony and testifies in court proceedings.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES:
Assists with the maintenance of Departmental equipment, supplies, and facilities.
Works with the Department supervisors to maintain rapport with the general public and community groups.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must be a citizen of the United States.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate required; a 2-year community college degree or vocational training in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration, or a related field is desired.
Must possess or be eligible to obtain a Montana driver's license at time of hire, without record of suspension or revocation in any state.
Felony convictions and disqualifying criminal histories are not allowed.
Must possess very good English language communication skills, including verbal and writing skills.
Must be of good moral character and conduct personal life above reproach as determined by a thorough background investigation.
How to Apply: Complete Public Safety Application. Available at https://dojmt.gov/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/standardapplication.pdf
Applications may be submitted online to alund@cityofconrad.com or mailed to City of Conrad, Attn: Sgt. Andy Lund, 413 South Main, Conrad, MT 59425
For further description of benefits, please contact Sgt. Lund at 406 - 271 - 3623 or e - mail him at alund@cityofconrad.com
