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
