Job Title: Police Officer
Posted By: City of Bozeman
Opening Date: Sep 2, 2026
The Bozeman Police Department is now hiring Police Officers dedicated to protecting life and property, preserving public peace, and preventing crime through integrity, professionalism, and service. Officers play a vital role in building strong relationships throughout the community, engaging with residents and local partners, and taking a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues before they become larger problems. This is an opportunity to serve a growing community while combining sound judgment, compassion, and effective law enforcement to enhance public safety and strengthen trust between the Department and the people it serves.
Our hiring process will begin with phone interviews on or around the week of October 26th, 2026. The next step of the process is scheduled to be held in Bozeman, Montana the week of November 30th - December 4th, 2026.
Bargaining Unit: Bozeman Police Protective Association (BPPA)
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt
Work Week: Shift Work - Varies (work week consists of four, 10-hour shifts)
Anticipated Start Date: April 2nd, 2026
In order to be considered for a position with the City of Bozeman Police Department as a Probationary Police Officer, applicants must meet the minimum following qualifications:
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;
Must not have been convicted of a crime for which the person could have been imprisoned in a federal or state penitentiary.
Be fingerprinted and a search made of the local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
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.
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.
Apply online at www.bozemanmt.gov/jobs
Closes on October 11th, 2026 at 11:59pm MDT
Contact Info
Name: Amanda Keith
Phone: 406-582-2367
Email: [email protected]