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Join the Montana Department of Corrections team!
This is a staff Attorney position that gives the successful candidate the opportunity to serve a vital role in carrying out the important work and mission of the Montana Department of Corrections. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to experience the wide array of policy and legal topics that impact the Department’s day-to-day operations. This includes, but is not limited to, constitutional, labor, tort, contract, and administrative law.
Competencies:
Knowledge of or ability to learn:
- Correctional policies, programming, and rules;
- Constitutional, administrative, public safety, healthcare, contracts, employment, data privacy, and Montana public records laws;
- Present in front of large groups and over electronic platforms to deliver legal presentations and trainings;
- Draft and/or amend administrative policies and procedures; and
- Courtroom practices and procedures.
Ability to:
- Draft policies and procedures, rules, pleadings, motions, briefs, memorandums, and opinions; conduct discovery; prepare witnesses; initiated and conduct settlement negotiations; and present cases in state and federal court;
- Adapt and operate in a dynamic and technical legal environment;
- Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines with limited oversight;
- Exercise sound legal judgment in the analysis, review, and handling of assigned work and cases from start to finish;
- Respond to work collaboratively with others, including outside counsel, county attorneys, defense attorneys, other agencies, and judges concerning the application and interpretation of statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
- Communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
The majority of work is located in Helena and Deer Lodge.
The hourly rate of this position will increase by $1.00 per hour or 2.5%, whichever is greater, effective July 1, 2026, in accordance with HB13.
QUALIFICATIONS
The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
- Two years of legal work preferred
- Must be admitted to practice law in Montana and federal district courts
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
The Department of Corrections participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Questions? Email or call
CLINICAL THERAPIST
MONTANA STATE PRISON
DEER LODGE, MT
As a Clinical Therapist working within a secure prison, you will play a pivotal role in addressing the complex mental health and behavioral needs of an incarcerated population. Your work will directly support institutional safety by reducing crisis incidents, improving emotional regulation, and fostering pro-social behavior among residents.
Through the delivery of evidence-based and trauma-informed therapeutic services, you will help individuals confront the underlying factors contributing to criminal behavior, including trauma, substance use, and chronic mental illness. Your interventions will promote accountability, enhance coping skills, and support long-term behavior change within a highly structured environment.
Operating as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside security staff, medical providers, and case managers, you will help create a safer and more rehabilitative facility culture. Your ability to balance clinical care with security protocols, maintain strong professional boundaries, and build trust in a correctional setting will be essential to your success.
The impact of your work extends beyond the facility walls. By preparing individuals for eventual reentry, you will help reduce recidivism, strengthen community outcomes, and contribute to the long-term safety and well-being of communities across Montana.
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
- 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.
- Those with candidacy licenses are encouraged to apply.
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
The Department of Corrections participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Questions? Email or call
CONTRACT MANAGER
CENTRAL OFFICE
HELENA, MT
The Contract Manager helps safeguard the effectiveness of Montana’s community corrections system. Your leadership in contract oversight and quality assurance strengthens public safety and supports the rehabilitation and welfare of offenders transitioning back into communities.
If you're passionate about making a real difference through compliance, collaboration, and operational integrity, this role offers a meaningful career path with statewide impact.
In this dynamic position, you’ll oversee contracts for our Community Corrections Facilities & Programs Bureau—helping keep our operations effective, compliant, and aligned with state regulations. Your work will directly impact facility performance, offender placement, and the overall quality of services delivered across Montana. Job Duties included but are not limited to:
- Oversee and manage community corrections contracts from start to finish.
- Monitor contractual and facility compliance to ensure high‑quality operations.
- Coordinate initiatives across multiple divisions and respond to evolving business needs.
- Navigate contract amendments and resolve issues involving facilities, offenders, and families.
- Support offender placement decisions and manage length‑of‑stay considerations.
- Use your communication and analytical skills to ensure integrity, accountability, and operational excellence.
QUALIFICATIONS
The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:
- Bachelor’s in Business Administration or a related field
- Two Years experience in Human Services
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
The Department of Corrections participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Questions? Email or call
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.
The hourly rate of this position will increase by $1.00 per hour or 2.5%, whichever is greater, effective July 1, 2026, in accordance with HB13.
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.
The hourly rate of this position will increase by $1.00 per hour or 2.5%, whichever is greater, effective July 1, 2026, in accordance with HB13.
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.
The Department of Corrections participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Questions? Email or call
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.
The hourly rate of this position will increase by $1.00 per hour or 2.5%, whichever is greater, effective July 1, 2026, in accordance with HB13.
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
The Department of Corrections participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Questions? Email or call
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 youth offenders 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
The hourly rate of this position will increase by $1.00 per hour or 2.5%, whichever is greater, effective July 1, 2026, in accordance with HB13.
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
The Department of Corrections participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Questions? Email or call
ELECTRICIAN
MONTANA STATE PRISON
DEER LODGE, MT
We are seeking a dependable, skilled Electrician to maintain the critical electrical systems that keep our correctional facility safe, secure, and fully operational. In this role, your expertise directly supports the infrastructure relied upon by staff, inmates, and the community every day. Working in a correctional environment, you play a key part in ensuring safety, maintaining essential facility operations, and supporting a stable setting that enables rehabilitation and programming. Your leadership also provides inmates with valuable job skills that contribute to successful reentry.
- Install and maintain facility wiring, lighting, and electrical control systems.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to plan and complete jobs accurately.
- Diagnose electrical issues using testing equipment and perform repairs or replacements.
- Ensure all electrical components—transformers, connections, equipment—meet safety and compliance standards.
- Work independently to plan, lay out, and complete jobs across a large, complex facility.
- Supervise and train inmate workers, ensuring proper work practices and safety procedures.
- Provide leadership and guidance that supports inmate skill development.
- Coordinate closely with the Maintenance Management Team for facility needs and project planning.
- May supervise an apprentice electrician (1:1 supervision ratio).
Joining the Montana DOC means being part of meaningful, community focused work in a stable and supportive environment, where you can grow your technical skills, collaborate with a dedicated team, and make a positive difference every day.
The listed wage includes the statutory increase effective July 1, 2026
QUALIFICATIONS
The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:
- High School Diploma
- Meet the licensed electrician requirements listed under 37-68-301, MCA
- Completion of an approved inside wireman apprenticeship program in an electrical trade or completion of an appropriate training program conducted by a bona fide union or trade association. Third party verification of (8,000) hours of legally obtained practical experience in installing, and repairing electrical apparatus and equipment for light, heat, and power in residential construction consisting of less than five living units in a single structure. [37-68-305, MCA]
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- Worked in the electrical maintenance field for at least (20,000) hours, accompanied by written certification by the applicant’s employer that the applicant has attained at least (20,000) hours in the electrical maintenance field while working for the employer. A minimum of (8,000) of these hours must be practical experience. [37-68-305, MCA]
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: (Enter list below and then format with bullet points.)
- Criminal history check
- Child/patient/offender abuse registries
- Reference checks
The Department of Corrections participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Questions? Email or call
MATIC CRIME INVESTIGATOR
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
HELENA, MT
The MATIC Crime Investigator enhances statewide decision‑making and proactive law enforcement by collecting, analyzing, storing, and disseminating criminal intelligence information related to individuals, groups, organizations, or events connected to major criminal conspiracies and projected criminal activities (MCA 44‑5‑103).
This position is responsible for developing an integrated information‑sharing system that connects all Department of Corrections (DOC) field functions, including secure facilities, Probation & Parole, Interstate Compact, and juvenile facilities. The investigator also develops and delivers training to DOC staff on identifying potential intelligence information and following established reporting procedures.
The MATIC Crime Investigator works with personnel at all levels, from the Director to newly hired officers, and has coordinated access to all DOC facilities and programs. As a member of the Montana Analysis & Technical Information Center (MATIC), Montana’s designated Fusion Center, the investigator serves as the DOC’s liaison to MATIC and provides support for external investigations as needed. The investigator represents the DOC in matters involving anti‑terrorism efforts and law enforcement intelligence.
This is a grant‑funded position and is contingent upon continued grant funding. The end date of funding is currently unknown.
The hourly rate of this position will increase by $1.00 per hour or 2.5%, whichever is greater, effective July 1, 2026, in accordance with HB13.
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 any field that includes research and analysis of data, including but not limited to criminal justice, law, social science, history, mathematics, or computer science
- At least 2 years of job-related experience
Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- There will be a requirement to successfully complete specialized, extensive (multi-week) training courses in intelligence analysis once they are identified.
- Two years of professional experience in intelligence analysis with a criminal justice, military, or governmental intelligence agency, criminal intelligence network organization, or business, financial or academic institution that compiles data, analyzes findings and writes reports that indicated relationships between various parties.
- Within 12 months of hire, the incumbent will start the process to obtain a Secret and/or Top-Secret Clearance issued by the federal government. If the incumbent is unable to obtain this clearance, employment will be terminated.
- Preference given to applicants who are POST certified.
PUBLIC SAFTY 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.
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Possess or be eligible for a valid Montana driver’s license.
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
PROBATION & PAROLE OFFICER
PROBATION & PAROLE
LIVINGSTON, 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.
The hourly rate of this position includes the statutory increase, effective July 1, 2026, in accordance with HB13.
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
- 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.
The Department of Corrections participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Questions? Email or call