Job Information

Employment Overview:

The Hamilton Police Department offers a challenging and rewarding career as a law enforcement officer. Testing and hiring are done as needed to fill positions.

Current Salary and Benefit Information: (As of July 1st, 2009)

	First Year Base Salary: $18.37 hr / $36,566 yr
	Annual 1% longevity raise
	Union Contract Negotiated Annually
	Vacation - 120 hours per year
	Sick Leave - 96 hours per year
	Paid Holidays
	Health Insurance - Includes medical, dental, and vision
	Retirement Plan - Mandatory enrollment in the Montana Municipal Police Officers' Retirement System. Employee contributes 9 percent of gross income, employer contributes 14.41 percent, and the state contributes 29.37 percent. Members are vested after five years of service. This is a 20 year retirement plan. For more details on this retirement click HERE.
	Uniform and Equipment Allowance - Newly hired employees will be issued their initial uniforms and equipment by the department. After the first year, officers receive an annual allowance of $1000.00.
	Worker's Compensation
	Unemployment Insurance

Additional compensation includes shift differential and overtime compensation. Compensation may vary due to rate changes and contract negotiations.

Minimum Qualifications:

U.S. Citizen

18 years of age

High school diploma or equivalent (college degree preferred)

Eligible for MT driver's license

No convictions for which imprisonment could have occurred in a federal or state penitentiary

Good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation.

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relation with supervisors, co-workers and the public

Interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Willingness to work with community

Send mail to police@cityofhamilton.net with questions or comments about this web site. Last modified: 02/24/10

Send mail to police@cityofhamilton.net with questions or comments about this web site.
Last modified: 02/24/10