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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS FACILITIES & PROGRAMS

HELENA, MT

JOB OVERVIEW

The Administrative Assistant position will be working with the Community Corrections Facilities & Programs Bureau, The Victim Services Bureau, and The Quality Assurance & Evidence-based Programs Bureau. Duties will include but are not limited to routing of offender placement documents, entering OMIS data and uploading documents. This position will manage correspondence from offenders and the general public. Additionally, the position will manage distribution of offender escape notices, staff travel arrangements, training schedules and preparations. Candidates will greet visitors, answer telephones and give information to callers, and manage shared email accounts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma. 
• One year of experience performing a variety of office support or clerical work. 
• 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

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

PROBATION & PAROLE

HELENA, MT

JOB OVERVIEW - This position is responsible for:

• Managing 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.
  
  

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS – Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 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.

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

Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF.  Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

Questions?  Email or call 406-444-0029

CASE MANAGER

FLATHEAD VALLEY REENTRY CENTER

KALISPELL, MT

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Case Manager position is designed to address and support offenders using case management skills related to offender risk/need assessments and referral to and/or delivery of programming, education, treatment, release planning, and transition services.  Case Managers build and maintain relationships with community-based service providers.

Duties include but are not limited to case planning, prioritizing, and managing caseloads, release planning, motivational interviewing, conducting risk assessments and facilitating groups related to specific needs of the population. Case managers deliver interventions and incentives to target behavior change. This position will coordinate with other staff in the facility to assess program progress and completion.

This position is located in a correctional facility and will have daily contact with adult offenders serving sentences for felony convictions.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s in criminal justice, psychology, education, or a related field.
• Two years of job-related experience.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 
  
  

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS 

Applications submitted without required materials may not be considered.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• State of Montana Application
• References

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

Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF.  

Questions?  Email or call 406-444-0029

CLINICAL THERAPIST

MONTANA STATE PRISON

DEER LODGE, MT

JOB OVERVIEW – The Montana State mental health bureau mission is to "deliver evidence-based services to meet the needs of incarcerated individuals who suffer from severe and persistent mental illness, acute emotional disturbances, and to prevent suicide and self-harm."

• The clinical therapist positions will ensure that the clinical needs of the inmate population are provided through clinical assessments, evaluations, diagnoses, therapeutic groups and individual sessions, emergency evaluations and management, and to provide clinical consultations.
• Observe patients to detect indications of abnormal physical or mental behavior.
• Manage case files and records for patients in treatment for mental and emotional illness.

The hourly rate of this position will increase by $1.00 per hour or 2.5%, whichever is greater, effective July 1, 2025 and July 1, 2026, in accordance with HB13. Pay increases for union positions are contingent upon a ratified collective bargaining agreement.

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. Must be licensed within a year of hire date.
  
  

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.

Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

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

Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF.  Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

CLINICAL THERAPIST

FLATHEAD VALLEY REENTRY CENTER

KALISPELL, MT

JOB OVERVIEW – Join our team at the new Flathead Valley Reentry Center! The new prerelease center will provide a safe, structured environment in which offenders can prepare for release. This 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.

Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

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

Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF.  Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

MONTANA WOMEN’S PRISON

BILLINGS, MT

JOB OVERVIEW 

• Responsible for the overall safety and security of inmates, staff and visitors of Montana Women’s Prison.
• Helps ensure the institution is operated for the safety of the public, as well as the incarceration, treatment and rehabilitation of the inmate population.
• 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, the ability to create, foster and maintain a degree of trust.

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.

The hourly rate of this position will increase by $1.00 per hour or 2.5%, whichever is greater, effective July 1, 2025 and July 1, 2026, in accordance with HB13. Pay increases for union positions are contingent upon a ratified collective bargaining agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS - 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.

UPON HIRE - Successful completion of Corrections & Detention Officer Basic Training at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy within the first year of employment.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applications submitted without required materials may not be considered.

• 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.

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.

Because of the need to fill open positions quickly, the Montana Women's Prison uses a qualified Correctional Officer candidate pool from which candidates may be considered when an opening occurs.  Qualified candidates are retained in the applicant pool and considered for open positions for up to six months from the date of job interview.

BENEFITS 

Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF.  Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

PINE HILLS CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

MILES CITY, MT

JOB OVERVIEW 

• Responsible for the overall safety and security of inmates, staff and visitors of Montana Women’s Prison.
• Helps ensure the institution is operated for the safety of the public, as well as the incarceration, treatment and rehabilitation of the inmate population.
• 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, the ability to create, foster and maintain a degree of trust.

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.

The hourly rate of this position will increase by $1.00 per hour or 2.5%, whichever is greater, effective July 1, 2025 and July 1, 2026, in accordance with HB13. Pay increases for union positions are contingent upon a ratified collective bargaining agreement.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

• 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.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• A background check and check of DPHHS Child Abuse Registry will be required prior to being hired.

UPON HIRE

Successful completion of Corrections & Detention Officer Basic Training at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy within the first year of employment.

BENEFITS

Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF.  Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

MONTANA STATE PRISON

DEER LODGE, MT

JOB OVERVIEW - This position 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, 2025 and July 1, 2026, in accordance with HB13. Pay increases for union positions are contingent upon a ratified collective bargaining agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• 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 form, pre-interview questionnaire and writing assessment must be completed prior to interviewing for position.

UPON HIRE 

• Successful completion of the Pre-Service training class for prison personnel.
• Successful completion of Corrections & Detention Officer Basic Training at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy within the first year of employment.
• Correctional Officers will be required to participate in weapon familiarization with firearms (AR-15, 12-gauge shotgun, and 9 mm pistol) during the two-week pre-service training and/or on-the-job training program.
• Firearms familiarization is a condition of employment. Failure to meet qualification standards with firearms will prohibit the CO from being assigned to armed posts or duties.
• Annual TB testing is mandatory.

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.   

Minimum Physical/Mental Requirements

• Regular exposure to temperature extremes. 
• Ability to climb and descend multiple stairs and ladders, work at heights up to 50 ft for long periods of time.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, or dragging heavy furniture, equipment or people up to 30 pounds alone, and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Climbing and crawling
• Visual acuity, attention to detail, must remain alert and ready to react throughout the entire shift.
• Remaining on feet for long periods of time, walking on hard surfaces.
• Sitting for long periods of time.
• Ability to respond to verbal communication, alarms, telephones, and radio communication equipment.
• Respond in the event of an emergency, which may include working long hours, mandatory overtimes, reporting to work prior to the start of the shift or staying after the shift normally ends. 
• Stressful working conditions.
• Ability to exert physical force and the use of weapons or restraints, including handcuffs or other physical restraints, firearms, and self-defense techniques. 
• Must be physically and legally able to drive a vehicle.
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REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS - Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

• 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.
• 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 

• Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF.  Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!
• Health Insurance
• Paid Leave & Holidays
• Game Warden Retirement Pan

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT 

FLATHEAD VALLEY PRERELEASE 

KALISPELL, MT 

JOB OVERVIEW – This position is responsible for the overall safety and security of the Flathead Valley Prerelease Center. The sergeant helps ensure the facility is operated for the safety of the public, as well as the incarceration, treatment and rehabilitation of the offender population through supervising security staff and performing security and administrative duties. 

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. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma.  

• Successful completion of Corrections & Detention Officer Basic Training at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy within the first year of employment. 

• Two years security-related experience. 

• One year of supervisory experience. 

• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted. 

• A training assignment may be considered based on facility needs. 

• Must pass a background and fingerprint check.  

• Must have a valid driver’s license.  

• Successful completion of on-the-job training is required.    

• Skills in the use of modern security equipment, de-escalating volatile situations, and interacting with offenders effectively are desired. 
  
  

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applications missing required documentation may not be considered. 

• State of Montana Application 

• Supplemental Question (see below) 

• Resume 

• Cover Letter 

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. 

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTION (attach with your other material)- What skills do you possess that will be beneficial in a leadership position? 

BENEFITS   

Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF.  Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify! 

Questions?  Email or call 406-444-0029

FOOD FACTORY SUPERVISOR TRAINER

MONTANA CORRECTIONAL ENTERPRISES

DEER LODGE, MT

JOB OVERVIEW – This position trains the inmate workers in all aspects of commercial cook-chill processes and enforces facility security and safety procedures while performing these duties.  

• supervises the preparation of all ingredients and is responsible for the order in which they are produced while using the master menu and standardized recipes, production sheets, weights, and measures to ensure consistent quality of food preparation. 
• Aids in screening and interviews prospective inmates to make sure they meet the required program qualifications. 
• Must be able to function in the stressful environment as high stress situations may occur with staff, inmates, and time deadlines.  
• There is constant exposure to high noise levels, considerable standing and walking on cement floors, and exposure to frequent temperature extremes.  
• Must have the ability to constantly deal with changing priorities, technology, and demanding critical deadlines.  
• Performs related work duties as assigned by the Assistant Food Factory Director, Food Factory Director or floor supervisors. 
• Trains inmate workers to adhere to the Food Service Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plan. 

The hourly rate of this position will increase by $1.00 per hour or 2.5%, whichever is greater, effective July 1, 2025 and July 1, 2026, in accordance with HB13. Pay increases for union positions are contingent upon a ratified collective bargaining agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS - The above knowledge, skills and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from High School or a GED.  

• Successful completion of a vocational training program in food service operation/cooking and/or 1 year institutional, or commercial cooking or production experience.  
• Successful completion of ServSafe during the first six-month probationary period.  
• Successful completion of Better Processing School in the first year.
• Strong management ability is needed to deal effectively and professionally with inmates.
  
  

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS 

• State of Montana Application

Applications submitted without required materials may 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

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

IT SYSTEMS ANALYST

DIRECTOR’S OFFICE

BILLINGS, MT

JOB SUMMARY

The IT Systems Analyst is a strategic leader responsible for aligning IT systems with organizational objectives. This role involves collaborating with managers to analyze, design, and implement system enhancements while ensuring data integrity. Key responsibilities include conducting in-depth testing, researching new functionalities, and providing cost-benefit analyses for system upgrades. Additionally, the Supervisor oversees the installation and configuration of systems, manages a team of 6 employees, and handles personnel functions such as hiring, performance management, and discipline. The role also involves collaboration with vendors, budget management, and staying abreast of emerging technologies to recommend improvements.

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 computer science or related field
• Three years of relevant experience
• A total of five years of relevant experience may be substituted to meet these qualifications

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 406-444-0029

PROBATION AND PAROLE CAPTAIN

KALISPELL PROBATION OFFICE

KALISPELL, MT

JOB OVERVIEW 

• 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.

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.
   
   

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Corrections, Public Administration, a Social Science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university
• Five or more years of job-related work experience
  
  

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 - Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF.  Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICER

MISSOULA PROBATION OFFICE

BILLINGS, MT

JOB OVERVIEW – This 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. To carry out this responsibility:

• 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. 

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER INFORMATION

This position requires successful completion of a 10-week POST Basic Training resulting in a POST Basic Certification. Training will take place at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy in Helena, MT and must be successfully completed within 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 they could have resulted in imprisonment 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.

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.
  
  

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 

Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF.  Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICER

BUTTE PROBATION OFFICE

BUTTE, MT

JOB OVERVIEW – This 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. To carry out this responsibility:

• 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. 

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.
   
   

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.
  
  

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 

Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF.  Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

REGISTERED NURSE

FLATHEAD VALLEY REENTRY CENTER

KALISPELL, MT

JOB OVERVIEW – This position will serve as a Registered Nurse and provide medical management services to offenders at the Flathead Valley Reentry Center. 

• Medical management includes initial screening/assessment, triage and appropriate referral, sick call, medication administration, psych, urgent/emergent, continuous quality improvement, chronic care, infection control, and transition planning. 
• RNs spend considerable time walking, bending, kneeling, stretching and standing; they must follow proper body mechanics and procedures for lifting/moving patients. 
• 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 physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach forward with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. 
• 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.
• Work hours/days are flexible.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• A college degree in Nursing
• Licensed to practice as an RN in the state of Montana is required.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applications submitted without required materials may not be considered.

• State of Montana Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References

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

Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF.  Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

Questions?  Email or call 406-444-0029

REHABILITATION SPECIALIST

FLATHEAD VALLEY REENTRY CENTER

KALISPELL, MT

JOB OVERVIEW – This position is located in the new Flathead Valley Reentry Center.  The facility is a prerelease center, focused on providing rehabilitative services in support of offender reentry, while ensuring offender accountability and public safety. This position provides social and rehabilitation services to offenders in this program through offender risk assessment and delivery of program services targeting risk and need areas.

• Responsibilities include assessment and analysis of offender data, evaluation of the need for program participation, analysis and interpretation of test results and production of post-program reports. Candidates will assess offender programing needs on a continuous basis to evaluate offender progress and develop and revise case plans and goals.
• This position will complete assessments and group interventions. Candidates will motivate and deliver effective correctional programs conforming to stringent quality assurance standards that meet with the specific needs of the offenders.
• The position will liaise with other employees internal and external to the facility to ensure the exchange of relevant information about treatment plans
• This position will work in a facility that houses adult offenders with felony convictions. Some of the population can be sex offenders, individuals with substance use disorders, or mental health needs. 
• Because of offender needs and program requirements, this position may be required to work non-traditional work shifts (other than Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required in criminal justice, sociology, social work, criminology psychology, education, social science, addiction counseling, therapy, or a related field.
• One year of experience working with sex offenders, individuals with substance use disorder, and/or mental health 
  
  

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS 

Applications submitted without required materials may not be considered.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• State of Montana Application

Materials submitted but not requested may not be considered in the selection process.

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 

Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF.  Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

Questions?  Email or call 406-444-0029

SECURITY STAFF

FLATHEAD VALLEY PRERELEASE CENTER

KALISPELL, MT

JOB OVERVIEW - This position is responsible for the overall safety and security of offenders, staff and visitors of the Flathead Valley Prerelease Center. Security Staff help ensure the institution is operated for the safety of the public, as well as the incarceration, treatment and rehabilitation of the offender population.

Security staff supervise adult male felons while in the custody of Flathead Valley Prerelease Center. Security staff are responsible for a wide variety of security duties relative to the safe, orderly and cost effective operation of this community corrections facility. Security staff perform a wide variety of tasks including, but not limited to, conducting thorough inspections and searches of offender, buildings and grounds,  performing security observation, preparing documentation regarding facility matters such as incident reports, disciplinary documentation, counts and logs, operating security equipment, recognizing critical behavior, restraining and controlling offenders,  conducting substance use testing duties, and responding to emergencies.

Security staff enforce and follow rules and regulations including, but not limited to written and/or oral directives and special instructions in addition to policies and procedures which dictate daily, routine and emergency procedures. 

Security staff provide intervention for adult male felons in the custody of the Flathead Valley Reentry Center by facilitating and/or overseeing facility entrance security, first aid, janitorial and housekeeping duties completed by offenders, transportation of offenders, offender movement both inside and out of the facility, as well as other services as required.

UPON HIRE 

• Successful completion of on-the-job training.
• Annual TB testing is mandatory.

Minimum Physical/Mental Requirements

• Climbing. 
• Lift up to 50 pounds. 
• Walking. 
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, or dragging heavy furniture, equipment or people with assistance up to 100 pounds with assistance. 
• Ability to respond to verbal communication, alarms, telephones, and radio communication equipment. 
• Patrolled terrain may be uneven. 
• Work patrolling buildings or grounds may occur in all types of weather. 
• Work may occur during irregular hours or at night. 
• Regular contact with offenders, other employees and the public is required.  
• Respond in the event of an emergency, which may include working long hours, mandatory overtimes, reporting to work prior to the start of the shift or staying after the shift normally ends. 
• Work may be stressful. 
• Must remain alert and responsive throughout their shift.   
• Able to stand for long periods of time. 
• Must be physically and legally able to drive a vehicle. 
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license are required. 
• One year of experience in a security-related field is preferred.
• A background check including criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries will be required prior to being hired.
  
  

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

• 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.

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 

Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF.  Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

Questions?  Email or call 406-444-0029