Allow longevity payments for county detention officers

This bill allows county detention officers in Montana to receive longevity payments similar to those given to deputy sheriffs and undersheriffs. Starting after their first year of employment, detention officers would earn an additional 1% of their minimum base annual salary for each year of service, paid out in monthly installments. The legislation also clarifies that these salary provisions override conflicting state laws regarding unfunded mandates. This change directly affects county detention officers and their employers by creating a new compensation structure for long-term service.