Careers

CASE MANAGER SUPERVISOR

MONTANA WOMEN’S PRISON

BILLINGS, MT

The Case Management Supervisor is responsible for overseeing case management generalists throughout the state. The main objective of this position is to coordinate facility case management generalists who are completing tasks such as case planning, small groups, PREA related checks and assessments, multi-disciplinary team engagement, and related activities. This position ensures compliance with established standards and best practices and engages with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to support staff functions.  The incumbent will successfully relate to, and often interact with, other correctional professionals who facilitate offender change using security, work, programming, education, and spirituality.

•  Must be highly skilled in acting as a liaison between outside agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Skilled in researching, formulating, and evaluating content.
• Skilled in analyzing and reconciling potentially conflicting data, operational practices, and staff input to formulate new opportunities.
•  Works independent of direct supervision; maintains effective working relationships with administrative, professional, line staff and inmates.
• Supervision of 11 direct reports located at DOC facilities throughout the state currently located in Deer Lodge, Billings, Boulder and Miles City. 
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Human Resources, Communications, Paralegal Studies, or a related field
• 5 years supervisory experience.

Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

BENEFITS

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

To initiate an application and be considered, you must attach your resume, cover letter, and mark the attachments as a “Relevant File”. In your cover letter, state why you are applying for the position and anything that makes you uniquely qualified. Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

Successful applicants will be subject to: 

• Criminal history check
• Child/patient/offender abuse registries
• Reference checks
• Medicaid Fraud Checklist
  
  

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

 CLINICAL THERAPIST

MONTANA WOMEN'S PRISON

BILLINGS, MT

The Clinical Therapist ensures the clinical needs of the inmate population and provides thorough clinical assessments, evaluations, therapeutic groups, individual groups, emergency evaluations and management as well as clinical consultations. The clinical therapist will observe patients to detect indications of abnormal physical or mental behavior. This position will also manage case files and records for patients in treatment for mental and emotional illness.

QUALIFICATIONS

The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology or counseling
• 1 year of job-related experience
• Must be licensed or able to be licensed as a LCSW or LCPC by the State of Montana.
• A person with a candidates license must be fully licensed within one year of hire date.

Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

BENEFITS

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

To initiate an application and be considered, you must attach your resume, cover letter, and mark the attachments as a “Relevant File”. In your cover letter, state why you are applying for the position and anything that makes you uniquely qualified. Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

Successful applicants will be subject to:

• Criminal history check
• Child/patient/offender abuse registries
• Reference checks
• Medicaid Fraud Background Check

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

CLINICAL THERAPIST

MONTANA STATE PRISON

DEER LODGE, MT

The Clinical Therapist ensures the clinical needs of the inmate population and provides thorough clinical assessments, evaluations, therapeutic groups, individual groups, emergency evaluations and management as well as clinical consultations. The clinical therapist will observe patients to detect indications of abnormal physical or mental behavior. This position will also manage case files and records for patients in treatment for mental and emotional illness.

QUALIFICATIONS

The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology or counseling
• 1 year of job-related experience
• Must be licensed or able to be licensed as a LCSW or LCPC by the State of Montana.
• A person with a candidates license must be fully licensed within one year of hire date.

Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

BENEFITS

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

To initiate an application and be considered, you must attach your resume, cover letter, and mark the attachments as a “Relevant File”. In your cover letter, state why you are applying for the position and anything that makes you uniquely qualified. Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

Successful applicants will be subject to:

• Criminal history check
• Child/patient/offender abuse registries
• Reference checks
• Medicaid Fraud Background Check

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

CLINICAL THERAPIST

MONTANA WOMEN'S PRISON

BILLINGS, MT

The Clinical Therapist ensures the clinical needs of the inmate population and provides thorough clinical assessments, evaluations, therapeutic groups, individual groups, emergency evaluations and management as well as clinical consultations. The clinical therapist will observe patients to detect indications of abnormal physical or mental behavior. This position will also manage case files and records for patients in treatment for mental and emotional illness.

QUALIFICATIONS

The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology or counseling
• 1 year of job-related experience
• Must be licensed or able to be licensed as a LCSW or LCPC by the State of Montana.
• A person with a candidates license must be fully licensed within one year of hire date.

Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

BENEFITS

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

To initiate an application and be considered, you must attach your resume, cover letter, and mark the attachments as a “Relevant File”. In your cover letter, state why you are applying for the position and anything that makes you uniquely qualified. Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

Successful applicants will be subject to:

• Criminal history check
• Child/patient/offender abuse registries
• Reference checks
• Medicaid Fraud Background Check

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

MONTANA WOMEN’S PRISON

BILLINGS, MT

The Correctional Officer is responsible for the overall safety and security of inmates, staff, and visitors of the facility.

This position helps ensure the institution is operated for the safety of the public, as well as the incarceration, treatment and rehabilitation of the inmate population, and oversees all aspects of the basic needs and welfare of adult female felons assigned to the facility utilizing special training, listening skills, verbal communication skills, the ability to provide empathy and compassion as situations warrant, tact, knowledge of policies, the inmate, the situation at hand, motivational techniques, and the ability to create, foster and maintain a degree of trust.

QUALIFICATIONS

The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• High School Diploma
• Valid Driver's License

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER

This position requires POST Basic Certification after attending training at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy and successfully completing one year of employment with the Department of Corrections.  In addition to the training and experience requirements, to be POST Certified, the successful candidate(s) must:

• Be a citizen of the United States of America.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be fingerprinted for a criminal history search.
• Not been convicted of a crime for which could have led to being imprisoned in a federal or state penitentiary.
• Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background screen.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess or be eligible for a valid Montana driver’s license.
  
  

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

Successful applicants will be subject to:

• Criminal history check
• Child/patient/offender abuse registries
• Reference checks

Questions? Email correcruit@mt.gov or call 406-444-0029.

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

MONTANA STATE PRISON

DEER LODGE, MT

The Correctional Officer  is responsible for the overall safety and security of inmates, staff and visitors of Montana State Prison and Montana Correctional Enterprises. Correctional Officers help ensure the institution is operated for the safety of the public, as well as the incarceration, treatment and rehabilitation of the inmate population.

• Supervise adult male felons while in the custody of Montana State Prison, on or off property. Correctional Officers are responsible for a wide variety of security duties relative to the safe, orderly and cost effective operation grounds, performing on including, but not limited to, conducting thorough inspections and searches of inmates, buildings and grounds,   performing security observation, preparing documentation regarding institutional matters such as incident reports, disciplinary documentation, counts and logs, operating security equipment, recognizing critical behavior, restraining and controlling offenders, and responding to emergencies.
• Enforce and follow rules and regulations including but not limited to written and/or oral directives, post orders, and special instructions in addition to policies and procedures which dictate daily, routine and emergency procedures.
• Serve as a member of the Unit Management Team to oversee all aspects of the basic needs and welfare of adult male felons in the custody of Montana State Prison, on or off property. Participate in case management and classification procedures.
• Provide intervention for adult male felons in the custody of Montana State Prison by facilitating and/or overseeing counseling, medical care, first aide, clothing & laundry, janitorial and housekeeping supplies, transportation of inmates, meals, movement, jobs and other services as required.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS 

The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• High school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license are required. 
• A background check including criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries will be required prior to being hired.
• A background authorization form and pre-interview questionnaire must be completed prior to interviewing for position.
  
  

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER INFORMATION 

This position requires POST Basic Certification after attending training at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy and successfully completing one year of employment with the Department of Corrections.  In addition to the training and experience requirements, to be POST Certified, the successful candidate(s) must: 

• Be a citizen of the United States of America;
• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Be fingerprinted for a criminal history search;
• Not have been convicted of a crime for which s/he could have been imprisoned in a federal or state penitentiary;
• Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background screen;
• Be a high school graduate or issued a GED or its equivalent; AND,
• Possess or be eligible for a valid Montana driver’s license.   
  
  

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

Successful applicants will be subject to:

• Criminal history check
• Child/patient/offender abuse registries
• Reference checks
  
  

BENEFITS 

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

FOOD SERVICE STAFF

FLATHEAD VALLEY REENTY CENTER

KALISPELL, MT

The Food Service Staff are responsible for supervising and training offenders in the preparation and serving of meals for consumption by 90 offenders, 35 state employees at the Flathead Valley Reentry Center (Prerelease Center) in Kalispell, MT. This requires knowledge related to security, food handling and safety, management of institutional equipment, proportion sizes, and inventory management. 

This position will supervise and train a constantly changing offender work force in large quantity preparation, cooking and baking as well as maintenance of health and sanitation standards as established by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services to ensure the education of offenders while meeting menu, health and safety requirements.  It will aid in establishing offender work schedules to ensure the smooth and orderly operation of the kitchen. 

This position will assist in coordination with other MDOC Divisions to order food supplies. The position will collaborate with nursing staff, and co-workers and use religious information to ensure the availability of special needs menus and make necessary menu and operational changes based on available information and knowledge of food service requirements, policies, laws and standards.  The position will assist in ensuring the accuracy of all incoming and out-going stock, handling emergencies/changes created by supply shortages, equipment failures, contamination, theft and/or prep work requirements. 

This position may be required to work non-typical work hours (other than Monday through Friday 8am-5pm) and is located in a correctional facility. 

QUALIFICATIONS

The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• High School diploma or equivalency required. Associate’s degree in food service management or a closely related field is preferred. 
• Two years of experience in large-scale food preparations and service. 
• One year of supervisory experience is preferred. 
• Successful completion of Serv-Safe during the first six-month probationary period.  
• Strong management ability is needed to deal effectively and professionally with offenders. 

Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

BENEFITS

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

PRE-SENTENCE INVESTIGATION WRITER

PROBATION & PAROLE

BILLINGS, MT

The Pre-Sentence Investigation Writer position, guided by the Department of Corrections (DOC) mission, completes pre-sentence investigations and risk assessments to make recommendations to address the risks and needs of various offenders.

• The PSI Writer, at the order of the district court judges, conducts pre-sentence investigations, which includes risk and needs assessments.
• Through the use of motivational interviewing, conduct risk and needs assessments and utilizing various instruments with offenders, makes recommendations to address the risks and needs of various offenders.
• Interviews the offender, victims, witness and other individuals who would have relevant information pertaining to the offender or the crime and reduce this information to writing what is contained within the Pre-Sentence Investigation Report.
• Develops reports and determines the appropriate sentencing and placement recommendations by using specialized investigative and communicative skills; through cooperation with other criminal justice agencies; a thorough knowledge of the laws, sentencing rules and regulations pertaining to probation, parole, incarceration, rehabilitation and treatment programs. Investigates the personal and criminal history of the offender through document searches and interviews with others.
• Gathers information and composes Pre-Sentence Investigation Reports (PSI) & Reports of Violation (ROV) for officer review.
• Distributes approved reports and ensures all documents are accurate and in correct format, signed, ensuring the Division’s policies are understood, followed, in compliance with court ordered conditions and identifies the public safety risks for the other state.
• Attends court on “Law & Motion” day, in absence of the probation & parole officer, to obtain court dates and information for pre-sentence investigation and reports of violation.
• Testifies through the direct and cross examination with prosecutors and defense counsel, in the court of law to the accuracy and authenticity of the information contained within the report.
• Tracks the offenders reporting schedules, meeting supervision standards, ensuring pre-sentence investigation reports and deadlines are met, and documenting offender chronos in OMIS.
• Assists in determining if an offender is eligible for Interstate Compact Supervision based on community safety, the compact criteria, treatment plan, residence, and receiving states individual regulations.
• Obtains and calculates restitution, court costs and supervision fees for monthly report and outstanding balances by calling and requesting logs from the county attorneys and the clerks of court; tracking financial obligations and corresponding with offenders to alert them to their financial situation; gathers information relevant to changes in court schedules.
• Enters offender information into OMIS /OMP and obtains OMIS DOC numbers for offenders.
• Collects and compiles statistical data; creates reports and provides information to the appropriate personnel and agencies.
• Assists PPO with obtaining and filing documentation necessary to complete the PSI and ROV reports. Gathers police record checks by calling law enforcement agencies or authorized persons within the department and requesting “rap” sheets or Criminal Justice Information Network (CJIN) criminal records on offenders.
• Receives information on DOC commits from officers and assists officer in ensuring that all required documentation is assembled and forwarded to the records department at the Montana State Prison.  

QUALIFICATIONS

• The above knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this position are typically acquired through an associate degree in criminology, human behavior and social work or related fields AND two years law enforcement or public safety experience. 
• Some higher education in criminology, human behavior and social work and related fields and two years’ experience in law enforcement or public safety preferred; OR a combination of higher education and experience. 
• The successful candidate must be able to type 40 wpm

BENEFITS

• Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.
• State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

To initiate an application and be considered, you must attach your resume, cover letter, and mark the attachments as a “Relevant File”. In your cover letter, state why you are applying for the position and anything that makes you uniquely qualified. Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

Successful applicants will be subject to:

• Criminal history check
• Child/patient/offender abuse registries
• Reference checks

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

PROBATION AND PAROLE CAPTAIN

MISSOULA PROBATION OFFICE

MISSOULA, MT

The Probation and Parole Captain position, guided by the Department of Corrections (DOC) mission, plays a central role in managing the correctional population, promoting public safety and encouraging offenders to make positive life changing decisions for their future.

• Regional recommendations are made to the respective Bureau Chiefs on policies, programs and department positions to guide the work effort of the agency. 
• Monitors results of work efforts and program effectiveness. 
• Implements and is directly accountable for Department programs and policies in the region. 
• Provides coordination of activities within the region with local, state, and federal agencies and private corporations and groups.
•  Serves as a member of the Bureau and Divisional senior management team. 
• Regional Captains are also called upon to arrest, detain violators, and testify in district court and information hearings relative to sentencing or revocation of client’s probation or parole status. Officers are trained to handle situations if probation & parole offenders or inmates become hostile & pose a physical threat. This may require the use of force and deployment of various force options.
• May be called back to work at any hour of the day and an officer may need to physically make an arrest, engage in forced entry and either employ or be in proximity of firearms or other dangerous weapons and access closed or hazardous areas.
• Must reside in area and be within a 30-minute response time to the office. May be occasionally scheduled to work alternative shifts such as evenings and weekends. Travel may be required. 
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS  

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Corrections, Public Administration, a Social Science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university as well as five or more years of job-related work experience.
• Three years’ experience in a management or supervisory position that was responsible for the oversight of personnel and or programs associated with law enforcement, public safety or a criminal justice agency.
  
  

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER INFORMATION

This position requires POST Basic Certification after attending training at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy and successfully completing one year of employment with the Department of Corrections.  In addition to the training and experience requirements, to be POST Certified, the successful candidate(s) must: 

1. Be a citizen of the United States of America;
2. Be at least 18 years of age;
3. Be fingerprinted for a criminal history search;
4. Not have been convicted of a crime for which s/he could have been imprisoned in a federal or state penitentiary;
5. Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background screen;
6. Be a high school graduate or issued a GED or its equivalent; AND,
7. Possess or be eligible for a valid Montana driver’s license.
   
   

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• State of Montana Application

Applications missing required documentation will not be considered.

Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process, please make sure all attachments are marked as RELEVANT

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and reference checks will be conducted for this position.

BENEFITS

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

PROBATION & PAROLE OFFICER

PROBATION & PAROLE

GREAT FALLS, MT

The Probation and Parole Officer position, guided by the Department of Corrections (DOC) mission, plays a central role in managing the correctional population, promoting public safety and encouraging offenders to make positive life changing decisions for their future.

• The officer cooperates with, and solicits information from, the public and criminal justice system and supervises and counsels 80-100 offenders.
• Must have skills and abilities to equally balance social work and law enforcement duties.
• The officer conducts pre-sentence investigations and makes placement recommendations concerning those offenders sentenced to DOC. These investigations are completed with cooperation from other criminal justices’ agencies and by using investigative skills; knowledge of laws, rules and regulations pertaining to probation, parole, incarceration, rehabilitation and treatment programs, as well as knowledge of behavioral science.
• The officer then makes recommendations for rehabilitation, treatment plans, conditions of probation, the need for incarceration, and appropriate level (i.e. local jail or Montana State Prison) to the District Court and Parole Board through a written pre-sentence investigation report.
• Officers refer offenders to appropriate resources or programs using departments supervision standards, a risk and needs assessment as well as knowledge of state and community resources and monitors the progress of the client for compliance.
• Officers investigate alleged violations of probation or parole using knowledge of policies & procedures pertaining to violations, search warrants & investigations.
• Officers arrest and detain violators and testify in district court and information hearings relative to sentencing or revocation of client’s probation or parole status.
• Officers are trained to handle situations if probation & parole offenders or inmates become hostile & pose a physical threat. This requires the use of Oleoresin Capsicum “O.C. Spray” and firearms and carrying handcuffs.
• Work is of the nature that Officers may work varying schedules to include nights and week-end hours and that the Officer may be called back to work at any hour of the day or night and be available 24/7 when called upon to assist any Department of Corrections Facility or Law Enforcement Agency. The Officer needs to physically make an arrest, defend selves, in high-risk volatile scenarios in and away from the office.
• Travel for job may be required up to 10% of the time in addition to travel for training.
   

QUALIFICATIONS  

Probation and parole officers must have at least a college degree in a related field such as criminology, psychology, social work, sociology, or guidance and counseling and some formal training in behavioral sciences.

Exceptions to this rule must be approved by the department. Related work experience in the areas listed in subsection (1)(b) may be substituted for educational requirements at the rate of 1 year of experience for 9 months formal education if approved by the department. All present employees are exempt from this requirement but are encouraged to further their education at the earliest opportunity.  (b) Work experience that may be substituted for the educational requirements in subsection (1)(a) includes experience in the areas of corrections/detention, criminology, education, medicine, psychiatry, psychology, law, law enforcement, social work, sociology, psychiatric nursing, or guidance and counseling.

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER INFORMATION

This position requires POST Basic Certification after attending training at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy and successfully completing one year of employment with the Department of Corrections.  In addition to the training and experience requirements, to be POST Certified, the successful candidate(s) must: 

• Be a citizen of the United States of America;
• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Be fingerprinted for a criminal history search;
• Not have been convicted of a crime for which s/he could have been imprisoned in a federal or state penitentiary;
• Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background screen;
• Be a high school graduate or issued a GED or its equivalent; AND,
• Possess or be eligible for a valid Montana driver’s license.
  
  

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS 

Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• State of Montana Application

Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and reference checks will be conducted for this position.

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process, please make sure all attachments are marked as RELEVANT.

BENEFITS

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

PROBATION & PAROLE SERGEANT

PROBATION & PAROLE

KALISPELL REGION, MT

The Probation and Parole Sergeant position, guided by the Department of Corrections (DOC) mission, plays a central role in managing the correctional population, promoting public safety and encouraging offenders to make positive life changing decisions for their future.

Sergeants are also called upon to:

• Arrest, detain violators, and testify in district court information hearings relative to sentencing or revocation of client’s probation or parole status.
• Officers are trained to handle situations if probation & parole offenders or inmates become hostile & pose a physical threat. This requires the use of Oleoresin Capsicum “O.C. Spray” and firearms and carrying handcuffs.
• May be called back to work at any hour of the day and an officer may need to physically make an arrest, engage in forced entry and either employ or be in proximity of firearms or other dangerous weapons and access closed or hazardous areas.
• Must reside in area and be within a 30-minute response time to the office.
• Work is of the nature that Public Safety Officers may work varying schedules to include nights and week-end hours and that the Officer may be called back to work at any hour of the day or night and be available 24/7 when called upon to assist any Department of Corrections Facility or Law Enforcement Agency. The Officer needs to physically make an arrest, defend selves, in high-risk volatile scenarios in and away from the office.
• Travel is required.

Personnel

• Interview, hire, train appraise, reward/discipline, advance/terminate employees;
• Complete performance evaluations on POs; 
• Approve and submit time sheets. 
• Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. 
• Provides coaching, mentoring, and discipline as needed to ensure professional growth of staff. 
• Identifies developmental training needs of employees to assist in continued growth of knowledge and skills. 
• Offer specific training programs to help staff maintain or improve job skills. 
• Schedules and facilitates regular staff meetings with Probation and Parole staff.
• Reviews Reports of Violation written by Probation and Parole Officers prior to the report being submitted to the revoking authority. 
• Oversees the issue of equipment for Probation and Parole staff, including firearms and state vehicles. 
• Oversees the evidence room and assist assigned Probation and Parole Officers on proper storage as per policy. 
• Screens, trains, evaluates, and supervises college interns/citizen volunteers and/or coordinates their internship/volunteer work with the assistance of Probation and Parole staff.  
• Conducts regular case management audits as required per policy.

Program

• In the absence of the Captain, Sergeants must perform all duties of the Captain
• Assists in the planning of Community Corrections Facilities, Regional Prisons and Intensive Supervision Programs. 
• May assist with screening for community placement of those offenders that are in a secure facility such as a regional prison.
• Supervises the Intensive Supervision Program as assigned.
• Authorizes the placement of DOC committed offenders.
• Coordinates and facilitates transfers of in-state offenders when requested by another office.
• Assigns cases accordingly for offenders requesting to transfer their supervision.
• May serve as a liaison with various outside agencies, including but not limited to; local law enforcement, the Court system, county jail, Department of Health and Human Services, and chemical dependency treatment providers.
• Performs public relations duties as assigned, including but not limited to: answering questions and complaints from the public, speaking at public hearings, and giving presentations to the public.
• Receives the itemized bills for jail costs of Department of Corrections' residents/clients from County Sheriff's office.  Reviews the claims for accuracy and pre-approves for the Captain.

Administrative Hearings

• Conduct Hearings that protect the public and ensures the rights of both male and female inmates, parolees, probationers, and conditionally released offenders are adhered to through the impartial application of hearing procedures that incorporate all applicable due process rights. 
• Ensures fair and consistent administrative hearings.
• Conducts Preliminary On-site Hearings on parolees and interstate offenders to determine whether there is probable cause to believe that they have violated conditions of their release.
• Conducts Disciplinary Hearings on inmates who have been placed into a Community Corrections Center and on conditionally released offenders.
• Conducts disciplinary hearings held on Ten-Day Furlough inmates temporarily released from a secure facility or community-based program, and who have allegedly violated his/her ten-day furlough program. 
•  Conducts Intervention Hearings on parolees, probationers, and conditional release offenders to determine conditions the offender is not complying with, and to develop a formal contract to achieve compliance. 

Liaison Officer with the Community Corrections Centers

• Acts as the liaison with the local Community Corrections Center, which may include the men's and women’s pre-release center, the Connections Corrections Program, the Treasure State Correctional Training Center, the Missoula Assessment and Sanction Center, the Billings Assessment and Sanction Center, and the Warm Springs Addiction Treatment and Change Program. 
• May assist the DOC Compliance Monitoring team to evaluate the Community Corrections Center's Personnel and Safety Policies ensuring compliance with Department of Corrections' guidelines.
• Authorizes Center residents to travel outside the boundaries of the county, for the Department of Corrections through weekly resident evaluations.
•  Assists with assigning cases and coordinating discharge planning and reentry of inmates being released from a secure facility or community-based program. 
•  Serves as a member of the Community Corrections Center candidate screening committee by reviewing prison records for compliance with institution rules and regulations. 
• Consults with Community Corrections Center staff and resident/clients regarding parole planning and parole screening.
• Completes initial "sign-up" for resident/clients paroling or discharging their sentences to locations outside the Probation and Parole district.
• Coordinates and oversees the conditional release process for those offenders who are in a Community Corrections Center and who are requesting release.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral science such as criminology, psychology, social work, sociology, or guidance counseling AND 3 years of experience in Probation and Parole.  
• Equivalent work experience may be substituted for the educational requirement.
• Related work experience in the areas listed in subsection (1)(b) may be substituted for educational requirements at the rate of 1 year of experience for 9 months formal education if approved by the department. 
• All present employees are exempt from this requirement but are encouraged to further their education at the earliest opportunity.
  
  

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER INFORMATION

This position requires POST Basic Certification after attending training at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy and successfully completing one year of employment with the Department of Corrections.  In addition to the training and experience requirements, to be POST Certified, the successful candidate(s) must: 

• Be a citizen of the United States of America;
• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Be fingerprinted for a criminal history search;
• Not have been convicted of a crime for which s/he could have been imprisoned in a federal or state penitentiary;
• Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background screen;
• Be a high school graduate or issued a GED or its equivalent; AND,
• Possess or be eligible for a valid Montana driver’s license.
  
  

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS 

Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• State of Montana Application

Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and reference checks will be conducted for this position.

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process, please make sure all attachments are marked as RELEVANT.

BENEFITS

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

PURCHASER

DIRECTOR’S OFFICE

DEER LODGE, MT

The Purchaser works for the Warehouse/Purchasing Manager within the Contracts and Procurement Division. The position is responsible for receiving, reviewing and processing all purchase requests for a wide variety of commodities, supplies, and services for Montana State Prison. The Purchaser is also responsible for reconciling the pro-cards for the Warehouse employees, and for the supervision & training of the inmate computer clerks in the data input operations unit.

This position performs professional work in providing expertise to Montana State Prison, as well as other Department and Statewide offices, in the procurement of a variety of commodities and services from the commercial sector. This position is entrusted with considerable responsibility for ensuring MSP is in compliance with State procurement statutes, rules, and policies. 

QUALIFICATIONS

The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, communication, or related field. 
• Two years of purchasing, technical writing, project management, contract administration, or other applicable experience.

Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

BENEFITS

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

To initiate an application and be considered, you must attach your resume, cover letter, and mark the attachments as a “Relevant File”. In your cover letter, state why you are applying for the position and anything that makes you uniquely qualified. Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

Successful applicants will be subject to:

• Criminal history check
• Child/patient/offender abuse registries
• Reference checks

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

Rehabilitative Division Deputy Bureau Chief

Director's Office

Helena, MT

The Rehabilitative & Enterprise Division Deputy Chief assists the Division Chief in providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for the broad portfolio of offender focused services and institutional and community corrections support functions. The Deputy Chief is directly responsible for daily oversight and leadership of the Program Services Bureau, the Education Services Bureau, and the Community Corrections Facilities & Programs Bureau. These three Bureaus focus on advancing DOC’s rehabilitative mission through services provided to inmates and residents at all DOC-operated and community-contracted facilities. 

The position involves overseeing offender education and behavioral programming, case management, and community corrections engagement. Leadership and strategy responsibilities include providing vision for division bureaus and aligning goals with Public Safety and DOC objectives, while fostering a culture of accountability and innovation. Collaboration within the division, other DOC divisions, and stakeholders aims at conceptualizing and operating value-add programs. Additionally, the position supervises, fosters empowerment, and manages a team to achieve DOC’s mission. Required skills include trust-building, leadership, communication, and the ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects.

The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, criminal justice business, education, or related field.
• 5 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in corrections, public administration, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex programs, multidisciplinary teams, and large budgets.

Preferred:

• Experience with a correctional system environment. 
• Familiarity with Montana state government systems and processes.

Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

BENEFITS

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

To initiate an application and be considered, you must attach your resume, cover letter, and mark the attachments as a “Relevant File”. In your cover letter, state why you are applying for the position and anything that makes you uniquely qualified. Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

Successful applicants will be subject to:

• Criminal history check
• Child/patient/offender abuse registries
• Reference checks

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

EDUCATION SERVICES BUREAU -
PINE HILLS CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

MILES CITY, MT

The Substitute Teacher is responsible for providing classroom guidance in social skills and work habits, supervision and enforcing rules, and administering and monitoring educational testing materials. Additional duties included observing, evaluating, and documenting student behavior and academic achievement to provide accurate details to teachers and facility staff.

Pine Hills School is located inside the secure facility at Pine Hills Youth Correctional Facility. School is provided to youth offenders 12 months of the year. The position serves as a positive role model to the youth population, encouraging positive behavior and academic achievements.

QUALIFICATIONS

The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• High School education or equivalent; college course work in education is preferable
• Experience working with children in a leadership role is preferable
• Must possess a state of Montana driver's license

Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

BENEFITS

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

To initiate an application and be considered, you must attach your resume, cover letter, and mark the attachments as a “Relevant File”. In your cover letter, state why you are applying for the position and anything that makes you uniquely qualified. Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

Successful applicants will be subject to:

• Criminal history check
• Child/patient/offender abuse registries
• Reference checks

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029