Job Title: Police Officers
Posted By: City of Bozeman
Opening Date: Jun 8, 2026
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 the week of July 27th, 2026.
The next step of the process is scheduled to be held in Bozeman, MT, the week of September 14th – 18th, 2026.
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.
TO APPLY:
Complete a City of Bozeman application online at www.bozeman.net/jobs.
Attach cover letter and resume.
Complete Supplemental Questionnaire.
Closes July 19th, 2026 at 11:59pm MDT.
Contact Info
Name: Amanda Keith
Phone: 406-582-2367
Email: [email protected]