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Troy Police Department

Police Officer
Openings: 2

The Troy Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Applications will be kept on file for one (1) year. There are currently two (2) open positions at this time and this job posting will remain open until the positions are filled. The positions are grant funded and will be for a minimum of four years. 

The positions include the following pay and benefits:

  • Starting Salary: $43,222 per year (The current hourly rate is $20.78 and a union contract will be negotiated soon for the new contract beginning July 1, 2025)
  • Health Insurance
  • Retirement 
  • 12 paid holidays 
  • 15 days of vacation
  • 12 days of sick leave per year 

Interested applicants must meet the following minimum requirements: 

  • Must be a citizen of the United States;
  • Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;
  • Not have any felony convictions; 
  • Be of good moral character, as determined by a background investigation; 
  • Be a high school graduate or equivalent;
  • Possess or be eligible for a valid Montana driver’s license; and
  • Must be located in or near Troy, Montana.

*Certification by the Montana Public Safety Officers Standards and Training Council (POST) preferred*

Contact: Officer Travis Miller, 406-295-4111, Click HERE to email Officer Miller

Application: https://dojmt.gov/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/standardapplication.pdf

Submit application to:
City of Troy Police Department
Attn: Officer Travis Miller
PO Box 823
Troy, MT 59935

Upcoming Trainings


Overdose Death Investigations

August 18-19, 2025
Sponsored by: Polson Police Department
Taught by: Law Enforcement Seminars, LLC
Location: North Lake County Library, 102 1st Street East, Polson, MT

This course is Montana POST approved and offers a thorough foundation for a departmental response to overdoses and
how to investigate drug overdose deaths. It is designed for narcotics investigators, homicide investigators, patrol officers, supervisors, task force directors and crime scene investigators. This course covers history of opioid epidemics, science of addiction, crime scene investigations, federal and state statutes, cell phone considerations, coroner investigations, case studies, and prosecuting arrests.

Register: www.lawenforcementseminars.com

More Information: Click here for course flyer


Mental Health Summit

September 9-10, 2025
Sponsored by: Polson Police Department, Mason Moore Foundation, and My Arena
Location:Kalispell Hilton Garden Inn & Conference Center, 1840 Highway 93 South, Kalispell, MT

This two-day event will be Montana’s first training conference of its kind, offering an in-depth and practical
look at topics essential to the long-term wellness of first responders, including:

  • First Responder Agency Wellness Protocols
  • The critical need for culturally competent therapists
  • Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
  • Family support strategies
  • Real-life stories of resilience: tragedy to triumph
  • Case studies & best practices
  • Interactive Q&A with leading experts

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/montana-first-responder-wellness-summit-tickets-1360793613329

More Information: Click here for summit flyer

Training Resources

FTO Training

Kaminsky and Associates has been recognized as a leader in providing training in the Field Training Officer (FTO) concept since the mid 1970s. Click here to visit the Kamansky and Associates website. 

Reid Technique

John E. Reed and Associates are utilized by businesses, law enforcement, and government organizations to conduct law enforcement training programs. Click here to visit the Reed Associates website. 

Verbal Judo

This program focuses on Dr. George Thompson’s de-escalation education and teaching individuals ways to gently, yet powerfully, persuade and help them avoid, resolve, and manage resistance by using presence and words to resolve conflict. Click here to visit the Verbal Judo website. 

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