Probationary Patrol Officer

City of Miles City

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Date Issued : October 7, 2025

Job Title : Probationary Patrol Officer Department : Miles City Police Department

Base Rate of Pay : $24.76 / hr.

Officers work three 12-hour shifts with three days off, there is an additional $1.00 per hour for night shift differential.

Benefits include Montana Police Officers Retirement System 20-year retirement, overtime for court and extra work hours, holiday pay, comp time, uniform allowance, health insurance, vision, dental, sick leave, longevity pay. and deferred comp through Nationwide.

Public Safety Officer Standards & Training certified and lateral transfer candidates will be placed at a higher wage in accord with our current wage matrix.

Work Days and Hours : Rotating Shifts – Providing 24 hours coverage Length of Probation 1-Year

Classification : Full-time, non-exempt

Recruitment Open to : [ ] Internal Applicants Only [ ] External Applicants [ X ] Internal & External Applicants

Minimum Requirements : Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. Qualified candidates must pass the initial interviews, criminal history, a thorough background check, drug screen, physical exam, psychological exam and police commission interview.

Reasonable Accommodations : Under state and federal law qualified applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations. Modifications or adjustments may be provided to assist applicants to complete the recruitment & selection process, to perform the essential functions of the job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment available to other employees. An applicant must request an accommodation when needed. If you need such accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office at a (406)874-8601.

Recruitment Closes : Open Until Filled

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