Probationary Detention Officer

Job Description

Probationary Detention Officer | Missoula County

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Missoula County, located in Missoula, MT. Missoula County is actively building a hiring list for Probationary Detention Officers, essential roles within the Missoula County Sheriff’s Office. These positions are crucial for maintaining safety and order within the Detention Center by supervising, caring for, and transporting inmates. By joining this team, you will contribute directly to positively impacting the community through dedicated public service.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Missoula, MT
• Pay: $31.75 per hour
• Team: Missoula County Sheriff’s Office
• Mission: To supervise, care for, and transport Detention Center inmates and perform related activities.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Inmate Supervision: Perform work involved with the supervision of Detention Center inmates.
• Inmate Care: Provide direct care for Detention Center inmates as part of daily duties.
• Inmate Transport: Execute the safe transport of Detention Center inmates.
• Assigned Activities: Undertake related activities as assigned by supervisors.
• Training & Evaluation: Participate in training and evaluation at the Missoula County Detention Facility and the Montana Law Enforcement Academy.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level probationary position for training and evaluation within the detention environment.
• Experience: No prior professional experience is explicitly required for this entry-level role.
• Skills: None explicitly stated as prerequisites in the provided job description.