Special Services Officer

The Bozeman Police Department is now accepting applications for a Special Services Officer who will provide general security for the Bozeman Public Safety Center, Bozeman Public Library, Municipal Court, and other City buildings through monitoring access points and other designated areas.

This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community by joining the City of Bozeman! You will be part of a passionate team driving positive change while enjoying a fantastic benefits package. Full-time City of Bozeman employees receive top-tier benefits including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 12 holidays, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, potential for bilingual pay, excellent retirement options, comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, discounted ski tickets and gym memberships, and much more!

Bargaining Unit: Montana Federation of Public Employees (MFPE)
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt
Work Week: Typically Friday - Monday, 8:00am - 6:00pm
Overtime to include Tuesday evening Commission Meeting coverage

• Provides security for the Municipal Court, including judicial personnel, jury, and witnesses, and to control defendants or other persons in or near the courtroom;
• Provides general security for the Bozeman Public Safety Center by monitoring and controlling access and entry points and patrolling designated areas and helping to ensure the safety of citizens in the building;
• Provides assistance to the Bozeman Municipal Court by providing a presence during court hearings and trials as assigned and transferring citizens to the Gallatin County Detention Center upon direction of a Municipal Court judge;
• Enforces orders of contempt, securing defendant and assisting in processing contempt expeditiously for transfer of defendant to jail personnel for booking;
• Processes offenders that have been ordered by the Municipal Court judge to complete the booking procedure then released from custody;
• Conducts a physical inspection of the courtroom for security prior to and at the end of each court session and secure the courtroom when not in session;
• Controls access points to Bozeman Public Safety Center and courts as directed by performing inspections and searches of persons and personal effects for weapons;
• Maintains a highly visible presence within the Bozeman Public Safety Center for the purpose of deterring crime, maintaining good community relations, and providing an identifiable source for citizen assistance, guidance, protection, and service;
• Patrols designated areas in accordance with outlined security procedures;
• Responds to emergencies and incidents in designated areas promptly, taking appropriate action to ensure public safety, including communicating with and restraining uncooperative individuals and calling for assistance when required;
• Provides security for other City facilities, meetings, and events as assigned;
• Identifies potential security risks and responds accordingly;
• Assists with the handling and delivery of items between the Police Department, Municipal Court, and Detention Center;
• Serves subpoenas as required;
• Coordinates Order of Protection service and warrant service with sworn law enforcement staff;
• Assists in verifying warrants against defendants on docket for pending cases;
• Performs nonemergency tasks such as VIN inspections, animal releases, and registration of sexual and violent offenders;
• Assists with coordinating and implementing emergency evacuation and safety plans;
• Communicates with other officers and supervisors as needed;
• Provides emergency medical attention to citizens as needed;
• Assess and make decisions regarding the reasonable use of less-lethal or lethal force;
• Maintains security and possession of a firearm and related equipment at all times;
• Maintains all records as required;
• Prepares complete and accurate reports as required;
• Oversees the use and care of equipment as required;
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas;
• Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate people to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
• Performs other duties consistent with the role and function of this classification.

• High School Diploma or GED; and
• Some (1 year) customer service experience required;
• Some previous law enforcement or security experience preferred; or
• Any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

• Must be 18 years of age and a U.S. Citizen;
• Possess a valid Class D Driver’s License and obtain a Montana Driver’s License within 60 days;
• Demonstrated ability to pass the Department’s, oral boards, and designated physical and psychological tests;
• Ability to pass a drug test;
• Ability to pass a background check;
• Good moral character as defined by the Department’s established regulations;

• Successful completion of Bozeman Police Department security officer FTO program;
• As a condition of continued employment, must:
• Maintain ability to lawfully possess a firearm;
• Maintain ability to provide credible testimony in a court of law.