DETENTION OFFICER: FULL-TIME (40 HRS PER WEEK)
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.
POSITION AVAILABLE: Lincoln County has a job opening for a Detention Officer with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: To provide full and complete safety, security, care, and welfare for the inmates as well as the staff. To render services to the public as directed by the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or the policy manual and to always preserve and protect the integrity of the Sheriff’s Office.
WAGE: $ 22.04 After 6 Months $22.70
BENEFITS: Sick Leave after 90 days, Vacation Leave after 6 months, Health Insurance within 90 days, Retirement
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must submit:
- Standard Application for Position of Public Safety Officer, MT
- Montana Physical Abilities Test Waiver
- Authorization for Release of Information
- Resume with a Signed Letter of Interest
- Two Letters of Recommendation from non-family members
Please submit all required documentation to the Human Resources office at 512 California Avenue Room 101 or email your application to dbowe@libby.org.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Detention Officer
FULL-TIME: DEPUTY; SWORN: Eureka
CLOSING DATE: February 20, 2026. at 4:00 p.m.
POSITION AVAILABLE: Lincoln County has a job opening for a Deputy; Sworn with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under the general guidance and direction of the Undersheriff and Sheriff, enforces federal, state, and local laws.
WAGE: $26.28 Base; After 1 year $26.94
BENEFITS: Sick Leave after 90 days, Vacation Leave after 180 days, Health Insurance after 90 days, Retirement, Overtime, Shift bid
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must submit:
- Resume with a signed Letter of Interest
- Standard Application for Position of Public Safety Officer in the State of Montana
- Montana Physical Abilities Test Waiver
- Authorization for Release of Information
- Must reside in North Lincoln County – Eureka area
- Must be a citizen of the United States
- Must have a diploma and/or GED
- Must have a current Driver’s License
- Must pass a criminal Background check.
- Must have a clean driving record.
- Must pass the drug and alcohol test.
- Minimum of 2 Letters of recommendation from non-family members
Please submit all required documentation to the Human Resources office at 512 California Avenue Room 101 or email your application to dbowe@libby.org.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Deputy; Sworn: Eureka
Application instructions and position requirements are included in the job listing.
Lincoln County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All completed applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Office
by e-mail or delivered to:
Lincoln County Courthouse
Human Resources Office
512 California Ave, Suite 101
Libby, MT 59923
dbowe@libby.org
406-283-2312