Job Title: Police Officer
Posted By: City of Bozeman
Opening Date: Jun 12, 2025
The Bozeman Police Department is now hiring Police Officers dedicated to protecting life and property, preserving public peace, and preventing crime by enforcing Federal, State, and local laws with integrity and professionalism.
Our hiring process will begin with phone interviews on or around the week of July 28th, 2025. The next step of the process is scheduled to be held in Bozeman, MT the week of September 15th – 19th, 2025.
Bargaining Unit: BPPA
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt
Work Week: Shift Work - Varies (workweek consists of four, 10-hour shifts)
Anticipated Start Date: December 29th, 2025
Minimum Required Qualifications
Entry Level:
High School Diploma or GED; and
Some previous law enforcement experience preferred; or
Any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Lateral Transfer:
High School Diploma or GED; and
Current/valid Montana or transferable POST law enforcement basic certificate at the time of hire; and
Officers holding a current/valid Montana POST Law Enforcement Basic Certificate do NOT have to attend the basic law enforcement academy;
All certified law enforcement officers from outside the State of Montana must take and pass the State of Montana Police Officer Equivalency Examination administered by the MLEA;
Completion of a law enforcement officer basic course; and
At least one year of experience in law enforcement including successful completion of a one-year probationary period.
Probationary Police Officer
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 written exam, 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;
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.
Confirmed Police Officer
Must meet the requirements of a probationary police officer as prescribed by state law;
At least one (1) year of service with the Bozeman Police Department;
Possess POST Basic Certification;
Maintain satisfactory performance appraisals;
Satisfactory completion of the MLEA Basic or equivalent and Bozeman Police Department FTO program.
Closes July 20th, 2025 at 11:59pm MDT
Apply online at www.bozeman.net/jobs
Contact Info
Name: Amanda Keith
Phone: 406-582-2367
Email: [email protected]