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Join the Montana Department of Corrections team!
ADULT BASIC EDUCATION TEACHER
MONTANA WOMEN’S PRISON - RIVERSIDE
BOULDER, MT
The Adult Basic Education Teacher prepares classrooms, instructional materials, and teaches Adult Basic Education courses at our Riverside facility, including life skills classes and cell study. The Riverside facility located in Boulder, MT, is a sub-unit of the Montana Women’s Prison. This position teaches and supervises adult female inmate students in classroom settings and housing units, working with individuals and groups using competency based instructional methods. Lessons are adapted to changes in class size and student abilities, strengths, and learning needs. The ABE Teacher advises students on available educational courses and programs and implements learning activities aligned with the assigned curriculum and state standards, while working individually with students to challenge them and support academic growth.
The ABE Teacher assesses student progress by grading assignments, papers, exams, and other coursework and performs all duties in a safe and professional manner in compliance with policies and procedures of the Department of Corrections, Office of Public Instruction, and Montana Women’s Prison. This position requires participation in ongoing professional education and training to maintain licensure and current teaching practices and collaboration with other professionals to develop additional instructional activities and support student learning, along with performing related duties as required.
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 education
- Must be a State of Montana certified secondary teacher
- Two years of job-related experience preferred
- Experience in a correctional environment is highly desired
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
CLINICAL THERAPIST
FLATHEAD VALLEY REENTRY CENTER
KALISPELL, MT
The Clinical Therapist position will serve as a key member of the facility’s treatment and programming team by delivering evidence-based services to meet the mental health needs of facility residents.
- The clinical therapist position will ensure that the clinical needs of the resident population are met through clinical assessments, evaluations, diagnoses, therapeutic groups and individual sessions, emergency evaluations and management. The position will conduct clinical consultations, observations, and referrals necessary to meet resident needs.
- This position will coordinate with facility case managers for discharge planning and connection to community-based services.
- Management case files and records for residents in treatment for mental and emotional illness is required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 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 licensed clinical social worker or licensed clinical professional counselor by the state of Montana.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applications submitted without required materials may not be considered.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- State of Montana Application
Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process, please make sure all attachments are marked as RELEVANT.
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
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
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
CONTRACT MANAGER
REHABILITATIONS AND PROGRAMS
HELENA, MT
The Contract Manager at the Montana Department of Corrections plays a crucial role in overseeing community corrections contracts for the Community Corrections Facilities & Programs Bureau. They ensure contractual compliance, coordinate project initiatives, and manage amendments to contracts as business needs evolve. By utilizing strong communication skills and an in-depth understanding of department policies and state regulations, the Contract Manager monitors facility compliance, oversees quality assurance processes, and resolves issues that arise between facilities, offenders, and their families. This role also plays a key role in managing offender placement and length of stay while collaborating with various divisions within the department. The Contract Manager is responsible for ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of contracts for community corrections facilities, thereby contributing to the department's commitment to public safety and offender welfare. This role demands a strong understanding of contractual compliance, effective communication, and the ability to adapt to evolving business needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Two years of experience in human services.
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
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
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 or call
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
PINE HILLS CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
MILES CITY, 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 offender 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
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 or call
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR'S OFFICE
HELENA, MT
The Director’s Office provides critical support to the department’s executive team through communications, financial services, legal services, and human resources. The landscape of corrections is constantly evolving, and this team is at the forefront of managing this change on behalf of Montana citizens. Join us today!
The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking an innovative, public-service oriented Deputy Director who can effectively lead administrative, planning, policy, and operations functions in a diverse department with multiple locations and facilities. The experienced candidate must demonstrate strong leadership, change-management, strategic planning, and relationship building skills.
The Deputy Director serves as a principal advisor to the director assisting with:
- strategic planning;
- administrative, contract and budget management;
- policy development;
- legislative planning;
- personnel management; and
- public relations.
The deputy oversees senior management, including division administrators. The deputy reports to the department director.
The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete background and driving record checks.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- strong leadership and change management skills;
- strong relationship-building and communication skills;
- extensive knowledge of personnel and budget management;
- knowledge and experience in public administration, public relations, government organization, lobbying, state budgeting, and legislative processes;
- strong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills;
- demonstrates integrity and ability to adhere to ethical standards; including when navigating high profile situations; and
- ability to effectively manage and respond to politically sensitive and controversial issues and handle public criticism.
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 public administration, business administration, criminal justice or a related field.
- 5 years of administrative-level management 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
- Reference checks
Questions? Email or call
PHARMACY ASSISTANT
MONTANA STATE PRISON
DEER LODGE, MT
The Rehabilitation and Programs Division ensures the physical and mental well-being of inmates, delivers educational and vocational opportunities within prisons, and oversees community facilities dedicated to successfully reintegrating offenders into Montana communities. Also, this division delivers trauma-informed support to victims of offenders in the correctional system. Join the team responsible for building better tomorrows today!
The Infirmary Unit provides inpatient care with 24-hour nursing coverage in a 13-bed unit and provides medical management for 1400+ inmates. The Pharmacy Assistant supports the medication delivery system at the Montana State Prison to ensure medications are ordered, processed and delivered in a timely manner.
- Maintains patients’ records, assists in processing medication orders and tracks delivery of medications from the mail-order pharmacy vendor.
- Ensure that inmates are transferred to various locations in the system and those discharged from the system have an adequate supply of medication.
- Reports to the Director of Nursing or designated nursing supervisor and provides administrative support function to same.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma/GED
- Two years’ experience in a pharmacy or medical office setting.
- Prefer a certification as a registered Pharmacy technician but not required.
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
LIBBY, 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
- 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.
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
RECREATION AND BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH CARE PLANNER
REHABILITATION AND PROGRAMS
DEER LODGE, MT
The Recreation and Behavioral Health Care Planner works with a Psychiatric Nurse under the Psychiatrist and Health Services Administrator. The position provides activities-related services to inmates on the mental health caseload with the focus of services covering inmates housed on the Mental Health Treatment Unit.
- Provide treatment services and recreation activities using a variety of techniques to enhance the physical, mental, and emotional well being of clients.
- Help reduce symptoms of depression, stress and anxiety, and help clients recover basic motor functions and reasoning abilities.
- Help clients build confidence and socialize effectively to enable greater independence and to help reduce the long-term effects of the client’s mental illness.
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 either Occupational Therapy, Recreation Therapy, or in the human services field.
- Two years of experience in an in-patient mental health setting is required.
- Experience working in a correctional setting is preferred.
- Certification as a Recreation therapist is preferred but not required.
- Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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
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
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
PROBATION & PAROLE
MISSOULA, MT
The Regional Administrative Assistant is responsible for a variety of administrative, developmental, operational, and other activities in support of agency work. These tasks include:
- Phone calls for the assigned office; refers complaints and concerns with offenders, offender’s families, criminal justice system members and the general public to the appropriate staff.
- Creates and/or prepares letters, memos, forms, meeting schedules, reports, etc., using word processing, spreadsheet, and database and/or presentation software.
- Maintains data logs in established software programs and produces statistical information upon request.
- Coordinates and schedules meetings as requested; makes all necessary travel arrangements for staff as requested.
- Has daily initial contact with offenders, visitors, and others who may be hostile or under the influence of substances.
QUALIFICATIONS
- The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through combination of education and experience equivalent a high school diploma or equivalent and 1 to 2 years of job-related work experience.
- Other 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
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
PROBATION & PAROLE
BILLINGS, MT
The Regional Administrative Assistant is responsible for a variety of administrative, developmental, operational, and other activities in support of agency work. These tasks include:
- Phone calls for the assigned office; refers complaints and concerns with offenders, offender’s families, criminal justice system members and the general public to the appropriate staff.
- Creates and/or prepares letters, memos, forms, meeting schedules, reports, etc., using word processing, spreadsheet, and database and/or presentation software.
- Maintains data logs in established software programs and produces statistical information upon request.
- Coordinates and schedules meetings as requested; makes all necessary travel arrangements for staff as requested.
- Has daily initial contact with offenders, visitors, and others who may be hostile or under the influence of substances.
QUALIFICATIONS
- The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through combination of education and experience equivalent a high school diploma or equivalent and 1 to 2 years of job-related work experience.
- Other 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
REGISTERED NURSE
MONTANA STATE PRISON
DEER LODGE, MT
As a Registered Nurse at Montana State Prison, you will play a vital role in the medical management of over 1,600 inmates within a 24-hour infirmary unit. This position encompasses a wide scope of nursing responsibilities, including initial health assessments, triage, sick call services, medication administration, mental health support, urgent and emergent care, chronic disease management, infection control, quality improvement, and discharge/transition planning.
- RN’s spend considerable time walking, bending, kneeling, stretching and standing; they must follow proper body mechanics and procedures for lifting/moving patients. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Corrections Nurses may face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases. In addition, nurses in this position must have and maintain sufficient strength, agility and endurance to perform during physical, mental, and emotional situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being.
- In a correctional environment, all staff receive specific training in the areas of security and correctional procedures and there are many security measures in place. Nurses working in correctional facilities must accept that the fundamental mission of a correctional facility is first and foremost public safety and security. While the delivery of healthcare is an important component of the institutional program, it is not the primary reason that the facility exists.
- The employee must be able to hear clearly on a telephone and in direct contact with patients and coworkers. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift or move 50 lbs.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
QUALIFICATIONS
The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:
- Associate degree in Nursing.
- Licensed to practice as an RN in the State of Montana is required.
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
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