PROBATIONARY DEPUTY SHERIFF $20.72/HOUR Missoula County is conducting a recruitment to qualify applicants for consideration for Probationary Deputy Sheriff positions. Initial assignment is to patrol division. TO QUALIFY, APPLICANTS MUST HAVE CURRENT MONTANA POST BASIC CERTIFICATION OR EQUIVALENT POST BASIC CERTIFICATION FROM ANOTHER STATE. Additionally, applicants must meet following statutory requirements: a. be a citizen of the United States; b. be at least 18 years of age; c. be a graduate of an accredited high school or the equivalent; d. never have been convicted of a felony; e. be fingerprinted and a search made of appropriate files to disclose any criminal record; f. not have been affiliated in any manner with a subversive organization within 5 years; g. within 30 days immediately preceding his/her date of employment have been examined by a physician licensed to practice in the State of Montana and have been pronounced in good physical condition (this examination is provided by the County); h. be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation; i. have successfully completed an oral interview in which the characteristics necessary to a peace officer are demonstrated; j. possess or be eligible for a valid Montana driver's license. Due to occupational requirements, applicants must agree to and successfully pass driving record review and criminal history check to qualify for consideration. Successful applicants must have/be able to obtain Montana driver's license and must have safe driving record. Applicants must pass an extensive background investigation and, upon offer of employment, a medical fitness for duty examination, including drug screening and hearing and vision exams, provided at County’s expense. Female and minority candidates strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants may submit request in writing for any accommodation needed to participate in application and selection process and to perform essential duties of position. Missoula County will consider any reasonable accommodation. Complete job description available upon request. WRITTEN TEST AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES TEST WILL BE CONDUCTED MONDAY 6/29/09 IN MISSOULA, MT. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED AFTER 6/22/09 FOR SCHEDULING. TO APPLY CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT: a. Missoula County application (available at www.co.missoula.mt.us or HR office); AND b. Copy of Montana POST Basic Certificate or equivalent Certificate from other state POST Council c. Copy of valid drivers license, birth certificate, documentation of graduation from an accredited high school or the equivalent, and DD214 if claiming veterans preference, AND d. Completed and signed Waiver and Release form for iii driving record and criminal history check (available at www.co.missoula.mt.us or HR office) Submit COMPLETE application materials to the Department of Human Resources, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802 by 5:00 p.m. 6/22/09. Postmarks not accepted. Fax 406-258-4863; phone 406-258-4874; email goodjobs@co.missoula.mt.us. Location: MISSOULA COUNTY, MISSOULA MONTANA Compensation: $20.72 PER HOUR Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Phone calls about this job are ok. Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. montana