Phillips County Sheriff's Office

10/23/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING: 911 Communications Officers (Dispatchers) 🚨

📄 How to Apply

Applications are available:
📍 Phillips County Sheriff’s Office
314 South 2nd Ave., Malta, MT

📞 Call Dispatch: 406-654-2350

💻 Apply online with a pre-employment application at PhillipsCountySheriff.org

10/19/2026

BNSF will be doing maintenance and the crossing at Taylor St in S**o will be closed until noon today 10/19/26

10/08/2026

*********Female has been located. *********

PCSO is requesting assistance with locating a 15yo female who left the PC Hospital about 45 min ago. Last seen in the Frontage Road area. Remove all weapons from vehicles and lock them. Please call PCSO with any info.

10/07/2026

Heads up to drivers in Malta and Phillips County!

Starting Tuesday, November 3, business hours at MVD's Malta Driver Services station will change. See below for more information.

10/06/2026

The Phillips County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate Brian Robinson on becoming the new Sheriff of Phillips County!

We wish Sheriff Robinson continued success as he steps into this leadership role and serves the citizens and communities of Phillips County.

Congratulations, Sheriff Robinson! 👏🚔⭐

10/02/2026

Over the period of September 24 through October 1, 2026, the Phillips County Sheriff's Office responded to a total of 94 calls for service in the following locations: City of Dodson - 4; County - 23; City of Landusky - 1; City of Malta - 53; Other jurisdiction assist - 4; City of S**o - 8; City of Zortman - 1.
Arrests - 2

2026 Calls to date:
Total calls - 3604
County - 930
City of Dodson - 334
City of Landusky - 37
City of Loring - 14
City of Malta - 1868
City of S**o - 321
City of Wagner - 37
City of Whitewater - 25
City of Zortman - 112
Other Jurisdiction - 116
Port of Morgan - 0
YTD Arrests - 101

10/01/2026

The PCSO is hiring here in Malta, Montana! Mind you, the cost of living here is a lot lower than other places and the insurance benefits are amazing! 🤩

🚨 NOW HIRING: 911 Communications Officers (Dispatchers) 🚨

The Phillips County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications to establish a hiring pool for 911 Communications Officer (Dispatcher) positions. We currently have one full-time and one part-time opening available.

If you’re calm under pressure, enjoy helping people, and can think quickly in fast-paced situations, we’d love to hear from you!

📋 Minimum Qualifications

✅ United States citizen
✅ High School diploma or GED
✅ At least 18 years of age
✅ Possess or be eligible to obtain a Montana Driver’s License
✅ No felony convictions
✅ Good moral character as determined through a thorough background investigation
✅ Able to pass medical and mental health evaluations

Previous dispatch experience or a current Montana Public Safety Communications Officer Certification is preferred but not required. If hired without certification, you will be required to successfully complete the Montana Law Enforcement Academy Public Safety Communications Officer Basic Course within one year of employment.

💼 Full-Time Benefits

✔️ Employer-paid medical insurance premiums for the employee, spouse, and children (a benefit valued at approximately $17.33/hour with a $1,200 deductible)
✔️ Vacation and sick leave accrual
✔️ Annual longevity pay increases

Please note: Insurance benefits are not available for part-time positions.

💲 Starting Pay

• $17.33/hour starting wage
• $18.33/hour after successfully completing the 6-month probationary period (effective July 2026)

Successful candidates must be willing to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and possible rotating schedules. Applicants selected to move forward will be required to travel to Malta, Montana, for an interview with an interview panel.

📄 How to Apply

Applications are available:
📍 Phillips County Sheriff’s Office
314 South 2nd Ave., Malta, MT

📞 Call Dispatch: 406-654-2350

💻 Apply online with a pre-employment application at PhillipsCountySheriff.org

⏰ Application Deadline: open until filled

The Phillips County Sheriff’s Office is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Answer the call. Serve your community. Make a difference. 🚔☎️

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