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If a Helena resident has an emergency, there is a good chance Helena Police Department Officer Jonathan Jenkins will be the one to respond. Not only is Jenkins a full-time day shift patrol officer with the HPD, Jenkins also serves as a part-time firefighter and EMT with the city.

Although he admits that it is difficult to balance time spent patrolling and engaging in public outreach, Jenkins shared that it is worth it to help protect and serve the community.

“My favorite thing about my job is getting to meet the citizens of Helena and helping whenever I can,” Jenkins said. “I also enjoy chasing bad guys and keeping our city safe.”

Jenkins was born in Germany to a military family, but was raised in Magnolia, Alabama as the youngest of three siblings. Jenkins moved to Helena to start a family with his fiancé. Currently, the couple has one cat named Stanley and two dogs named Minerva and Harley Quinn (who just celebrated her first Gotcha Day).

When Jenkins isn’t working, he has plenty of hobbies to keep him busy.

“In my free time, I enjoy minor league hockey (Go Bulls), working on my motorcycle, spending time outdoors hiking and hammocking, and spending time with friends and family,” Jenkins said.

According to Jenkins, Helena is the perfect place to pursue his hobbies and live with his family.

“Helena is special because we have so many great green spaces and family friendly outdoor events year round,” Jenkins said. “I love that Helena is a melting pot of cultures and events.”