Detention Officer

Salary: $30.00 Hourly
Location : 3165 KING AVENUE EAST, BILLINGS, MT 59101
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 202600461
Department: Sheriff's Office
Division: Detention Facility
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: TEAM-YCDF
Number of Vacancies: 1


Description
Yellowstone County candidates for Detention Officer shall adhere to generally accepted business standards for appearance with respect to body art and physical alterations. Face, neck, and hand tattoos are not permitted.

Click on the link below for information about working at the Yellowstone County Detention Facility.
Performs routine supervisory work in the safekeeping of prisoners in custody at the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office Detention Facility. Protects the well-being of prisoners overseeing them at meals, at activities and in their quarters; does related work as required.
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Examples of Duties

• Supervises and controls the custody and activities of inmates of the County's detention facility by enforcing facility rules and regulations, maintaining order and discipline and monitoring and controlling activities within assigned areas of the facility;
• Supervises and performs intake of prisoners to assure implementation of regulations concerning fingerprinting, mug photography, hygiene, and allocated clothing;
• Ensures prisoners are properly classified for assimilation into detention facility and population;
• Monitors and regulates recreational, educational, hygienic, nourishment and social activities to maintain control of individual prisoners and the general inmate population.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience/Training:

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D.
• Recruitment & selection processes will involve a written test, oral interview, criminal background check, and general fitness evaluation process.
• Employees must have successfully completed and passed the required tests and fitness evaluation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience in law enforcement, security or detention facility background desired.

Sheriff's Department Employment Statement:
Any individual with a felony conviction, a domestic violence conviction or outstanding warrants is ineligible for consideration for employment by the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Department.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:

• Employer paid health insurance, which includes dental and pharmacy benefits
• Employer paid life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
• State of Montana PERS retirement
• Vision plan coverage
• 457 deferred compensation plans and ROTH plans
• Flexible spending accounts, dependent care accounts, limited purpose accounts and health savings accounts (HSA)
• Education assistance program
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Weight Management program
• Annual wellness screenings
• Paid holidays
• 12-days sick leave per year
• 3-weeks' vacation your first year!

Part-time employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
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Are you age 18 or older?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Conviction is not an automatic bar to employment for most County positions. Under MCA 7-32-2104, a felony conviction is an automatic bar to employment for positions within the Sheriff's Office.

• Yes
• No

04


If you answered "yes" to the question above, what was the felony conviction and date?
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Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts?

• Yes
• No

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