Deputy Sheriff

The Phillips County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a hiring pool for full-time Entry or Lateral Deputy Sheriff positions. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Duties for a Phillips County Deputy Sheriff include crime prevention and investigation, traffic patrol, drug interdiction, and other law enforcement-related duties. Applicants must possess the following qualifications: Must be a United States citizen Must have a High School diploma or GED Must be at least 18 years of age Must possess or be eligible to obtain a Montana Driver’s License Must not have any felony convictions Must be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation Must pass medical and mental health evaluations Possession of current Montana P.O.S.T. Basic certification preferred but not necessary to apply. If not P.O.S.T. certified, will be required to successfully complete the MLEA Basic course within one-year of hire. Benefits include 100% medical insurance premiums paid by the employer for employee, spouse, and children ( this equates to a $22.10/hour benefit with a $1200 deductible ), vacation/sick time accrual, and annual longevity pay increases. The starting wage is $22.57/hour . Pay will increase 5% upon successful completion of the probationary period (1 year). These figures are as of August 2026 . Applicants will be required to travel to Malta, MT, to undergo written testing. Upon successful completion of the written tests, the applicant will undergo a psychological test and will face an interview panel. The Phillips County Sheriff’s Office is an equal-opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr