Deputy Sheriff

We are accepting applications for: Deputy Sheriff

Date Posted:
October 27, 2025
Closing Date:
Open until filled.

About the Position and Department: A Deputy Sheriff is under the direct supervision of the Fallon County Sheriff. The Sheriff’s Office is committed to enforcing state law and providing professional law enforcement services that protect and preserve the Constitutional Rights of the citizens of Fallon County. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Position Overview: This position is responsible for protecting the life and property of the citizens of Fallon County.

Required Education and Experience: Employment with Fallon County requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be a citizen of the United States and be at least eighteen (18) years of age. The above knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through successful completion of the Montana Law Enforcement Academy and meet the other statutory qualifications in §7-32-2104 and §7-32-303, MCA.
May not have been convicted of a crime which could have resulted in imprisonment in a federal or state penitentiary. Have not, within five (5) years immediately preceding the date of employment, been affiliated in any manner with a subversive organization. Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background screen. Candidates certified for employment must be willing to undergo and successfully complete an in-depth background investigation, finger printing, criminal history check, and a medical examination to determine physical and mental fitness for duty.

Must complete and pass the MPAT (Montana Physical Abilities Test). Required to attend, complete, and pass the twelve (12) week Montana Law Enforcement Academy and/or equivalency dependent upon prior certifications.

Preferred Education and Experience: A minimum of one (1) year experience in a certified law enforcement position is preferred but is not required.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications: This position requires unsupervised contact with incarcerated individuals and is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check; successful candidates may not hold felony criminal convictions that could have resulted in imprisonment in a federal or state penitentiary or convictions for violent crimes. Applicants are required to disclose any and all misdemeanor and /or felony convictions as an adult;

this includes pleading No Contest, Nolo Contendere, Guilty, or any conviction by a judge or jury. Must reside or establish residence within Fallon County within thirty (30) days of employment. Extenuating circumstances may extend this date as approved by the Fallon County Sheriff.

Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.