Phillips County Sheriff's Office

10/08/2026

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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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09/30/2026

Due to limited staffing, fingerprints and CWPs will not be done today, Wednesday September 30th. Sorry for the inconvenience.

09/29/2026

NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES

09/28/2026

Over the period of September 17 through September 24, 2026, the Phillips County Sheriff's Office responded to a total of 95 calls for service in the following locations: City of Dodson - 4; County - 24; City of Landusky - 3; City of Loring - 2; City of Malta - 50; City of S**o - 8; City of Wagner - 1; City of Whitewater - 2; City of Zortman - 1.
Arrests - 3

2026 Calls to date:
Total calls - 3510
County - 907
City of Dodson - 330
City of Landusky - 36
City of Loring - 14
City of Malta - 1815
City of S**o - 313
City of Wagner - 37
City of Whitewater - 25
City of Zortman - 111
Other Jurisdiction - 112
Port of Morgan - 0
YTD Arrests - 99

09/22/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT: HAS YOUR CELL PHONE BEEN TAKEN OVER? 🚨

The Phillips County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a particularly concerning scam in which a scammer may gain control of a victim’s cell phone and restrict its calling ability so that, regardless of what number the victim enters, the phone connects only to the scammer’s phone.

Imagine trying to call your spouse, a friend, your bank, or another trusted number—only to discover that every number you dial connects to the same person.

This is a serious warning sign that your phone or cellular account may have been compromised.

IF THIS HAPPENS TO YOU:

🔴 Stop using the compromised phone to communicate with the scammer.

🔴 Do not provide the caller with passwords, PINs, verification codes, banking information, or other personal information.

🔴 Use a different phone immediately to contact your cellular provider through its official customer-service number and report that your account or phone may have been compromised.

🔴 From a secure device, change passwords for your important accounts, including your email, banking, and cellular accounts.

🔴 Contact your financial institutions if you believe your financial information may have been exposed.

🔴 If you believe you have been the victim of a crime, contact your local law enforcement agency.

IMPORTANT: If your phone suddenly will not allow you to call the number you entered and instead repeatedly connects you to the same unknown person, do not assume it is a technical problem. Treat it as a potential scam or account takeover.

Scammers rely on confusion, urgency, and keeping their victims from contacting someone who can help.

STOP. DO NOT GIVE OUT INFORMATION. GET TO ANOTHER PHONE AND CONTACT YOUR CELLULAR PROVIDER.

Please share this warning with family members, friends, and especially those who may be more vulnerable to telephone scams.

— Phillips County Sheriff's Office