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Detention Officer

Park County
Livingston, MT Full Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/2/2027

Detention Officer

Location: Livingston, MT
Posted: 02/21/2025

Detention Officer - Are You Trustworthy, Self-Motivated and Punctual? The Park County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two new full time team members interested in a career in a law enforcement capacity with our Detention Center.

  • Take pride in performing excellent public service to your community thru providing inmate care.
  • Be formally trained in integral aspects of your field such as PPCT-pressure point control tactics, tactical handcuffing and CIT- Crisis Intervention Training.
  • Shifts are bid by seniority, as follows: 6 am - 6 pm, 6 pm - 6 am
  • Benefit package includes Sheriff’s Retirement System; 3 vacation weeks, 12 sick days, holidays, Health and Life insurance, AFLAC, discounted local merchants/vendors, etc.

Become part of the Park County Detention Staff and serve the community with compassion and caring in the capacity of a Detention Officer. Click on the Job Description for qualifications and additional information.

To apply please download the application package, print it out and submit with your updated resume and cover letter by mail to:

Park County Human Resources
414 E. Callender St.
Livingston, MT 59047

Applications and signatures MUST be originals for consideration. NO ELECTRONIC, FAXED or EMAILED applications will be accepted.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION PACKAGE

You may also stop by the Courthouse HR office for a packet!


Learn more about the Park County Sheriff's Office

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

Salary : $45,675 - $60,377

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