Tattoo Policy Notice
for Police Applicants

The Great Falls Police Department has a policy related to tattoos and body art.  Applicants considering employment are to be aware that this policy will have a direct impact on eligibility for hiring.

Tattoos or body art displaying the following is prohibited at all times:

• racism;
• sexism or sexually suggestive or explicit;
• obscenity or profane;
• gang or drug related;
• undermining City or department values;
• political in nature.

Officers hired are prohibited from having tattoos visible on arms below the elbow or anywhere on their legs while on duty.

Prohibited areas:

Tattoos on the following body areas are prohibited from view while on duty, and shall be covered at all times:

• neck
• head
• face
• ears
• hands and fingers

Body Piercing and Disfigurements:

Body piercing and intentional (decorative) disfigurement are prohibited from view.  All piercings and intentional decorative disfigurements shall be covered while the staff member is on duty.

Note:  There are exceptions for female police officers who may wear pierced earrings of modest design and does not violate more specific department policy as written.