Careers

CASE MANAGER-TEMPORARY

MONTANA STATE PRISON

DEER LODGE, MT

The Case Manager addresses and supports offenders assigned to Montana State Prison by using appropriate programming, education, treatment, individual program directives and release planning. The Case Manager’s duties include but are not limited to:

• Looking at system risk and transition services for offenders.
• Case Planning, prioritizing and managing caseloads.
• Classification of offenders
• Conducting Risk Assessments through Motivational interviewing (MORRA).
• Facilitating groups related to the specific needs of the population (Victims Impact or Career Path Group Types).
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Bachelor’s in criminal justice, psychology, education or a related field.
• 2 years of job-related 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: (Enter list below and then format with bullet points.

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

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. Learn more about student loan forgiveness under PSLF and see if you qualify.

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

CLINICAL THERAPIST

MONTANA STATE PRISON

DEER LODGE, MT

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

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

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

BENEFITS

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

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

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

Successful applicants will be subject to:

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

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

MONTANA WOMEN’S PRISON

BILLINGS, MT

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

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• High School Diploma
• Valid Driver's License

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER

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

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

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

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

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

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

Successful applicants will be subject to:

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

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

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

MONTANA STATE PRISON

DEER LODGE, MT

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

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

QUALIFICATIONS 

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

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

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER INFORMATION 

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

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

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

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

Successful applicants will be subject to:

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

BENEFITS 

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

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

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

DENTAL ASSISTANT

MONTANA STATE PRISON

DEER LODGE, MT

The Montana State Prison Dental Department is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our healthcare team in providing high-quality preventive and comprehensive dental services to incarcerated male offenders.

Under the direction of the Montana State Prison Dental Clinic Manager, employed or contracted Dentists, and with oversight from the Department of Corrections Medical Services Manager, the Dental Assistant supports a wide range of procedures—from routine cleanings to prosthetic dentistry.

• Assist the Dentist, Denturist, or Hygienist in delivering comprehensive and preventive oral health care to inmates.
• Perform paraprofessional and technical duties, including chairside assisting and preparation/sterilization of instruments.
• Coordinate daily operations of the Dental Department to ensure efficient workflow.
• Compile and maintain critical data and records relevant to dental services.
• Perform administrative and clerical tasks, including appointment scheduling, inventory tracking, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols, safety regulations, and department policies.

 QUALIFICATIONS

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

• High school Diploma/GED Equivalency
• Dental Assistant Certification - Preferred Not Required
• Dental Laboratory Training/Certification – Preferred Not Required
• Three years’ experience as a dental assistant. – Preferred Not 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

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

DENTIST PART-TIME

MONTANA STATE PRISON

DEER LODGE, MT

The Montana State Prison Dental Department is seeking a dedicated and skilled Dentist to join our healthcare team in delivering high-quality preventive and comprehensive dental care to incarcerated adult male offenders.

As part of the facility's healthcare services, the Dental Department provides a full spectrum of dental procedures—from routine cleanings and preventive care to complex restorative and prosthetic treatments. Working under the direction of the Director of Dental Services, the Dentist will serve a population of over 1,500 incarcerated adult males.

• Provide comprehensive dental services, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and execution of care.
• Examine patients and diagnose dental/oral health conditions.
• Prescribe and perform appropriate dental treatments.
• Make impressions and measurements for dental appliances such as dentures, partials, and bridges.
• Ensure all care complies with the Department’s administrative rules, agency policies, procedures, and the standards of the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC).

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Graduate of an accredited Commission on Dental accreditation (CODA)-approved dental school.
• Five years of active practice with no less than 3000 hours of clinical direct patient care.
• Licensed by the Montana Board of Dentistry.

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

PROBATION & PAROLE OFFICER

PROBATION & PAROLE

HELENA, MT

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

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

QUALIFICATIONS  

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

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

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER INFORMATION

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

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

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS 

Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• State of Montana Application

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

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

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

BENEFITS

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

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

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

PROBATION & PAROLE OFFICER

PROBATION & PAROLE

KALISPELL, MT

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

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

QUALIFICATIONS  

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

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

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER INFORMATION

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

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

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS 

Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• State of Montana Application

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

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

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

BENEFITS

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

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

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

PROBATION & PAROLE OFFICER

PROBATION & PAROLE

SIDNEY, MT

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

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

QUALIFICATIONS  

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

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

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER INFORMATION

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

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

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS 

Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• State of Montana Application

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

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

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

BENEFITS

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

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

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

PROBATION & PAROLE SERGEANT

PROBATION & PAROLE

KALISPELL REGION, MT

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

Sergeants are also called upon to:

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

Personnel

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

Program

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

Administrative Hearings

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

Liaison Officer with the Community Corrections Centers

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER INFORMATION

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

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

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS 

Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• State of Montana Application

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

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

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

BENEFITS

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

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

Questions? Email correcruit@mt.gov 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. Learn more about student loan forgiveness under PSLF and see if you qualify.

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

REGISTERED NURSE-PER DIEM

MONTANA WOMEN'S PRISON

BILLINGS, MT

As a Registered Nurse at the Montana Women's Prison you will play a vital role in the medical management of over 200+ inmates within the 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 LPN or RN in that State of Montana is 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: (Enter list below and then format with bullet points.

• 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

RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES SPECIALIST-TEMPORARY

MONTANA STATE PRISON

DEER LODGE, MT

The Religious Activities Specialist is primarily responsible for advising and supervising religious activities and volunteer programs in the RAC (Religious Activities Center) located at Montana State Prison and in the WRC (Work and Reentry Center). The Religious Activities Specialist will supervise a volunteer base of approximately 250 through orientation, direct feedback, and correspondence in order to facilitate authentic religious activity and maintain sound penological practice. They will also supervise two inmate workers to maintain RAC facilities, support RAC programs, and develop positive offender job skills and work habits. 

• Assists and cooperates with the RAC Coordinator in expanding the network of religious program providers.
• Supervises the operation of religious activities and volunteers in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and priorities consistent with MSP policies, procedures, missions, and goals. 
• Monitors religious programs that take into account the diverse religious / spiritual needs of the offender population.
• Ensures that offenders receive opportunities for pastoral care and counseling, guidance in spiritual and moral development, and support in times of crisis by scheduling appointments with the chaplain service volunteers or other volunteers as requested.  Prepare, arrange, and set-up for regular and special religious services (communion, baptism, sweat re-builds, drum, etc.). 
• Maintains records relating to physical resources, offender participation, volunteer information, security practices, staff activities, and other areas as needed.  Maintains a dynamic schedule of religious activities (across the religious spectrum) for RAC and WRC.  Ensures that the RAC’s threefold mission of guaranteeing Constitutional rights, accomplishing institutional objectives, and realizing authentic spiritual development is successful.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required. 
• Two years job-related work experience in correctional supervision, rehabilitation, treatment, or programming.

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

BENEFITS

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

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

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

Successful applicants will be subject to: (Enter list below and then format with bullet points.

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

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES SUPERVISOR

MONTANAN STATE PRISON

DEER LODGE, MT

The Religious Activities Supervisor is responsible for the design, implementation, and evolution of faith-based programming at Montana State Prison (MSP).  This role coordinates the Religious Activities Committee for all facilities and acts as a point of contact for committee requests. The incumbent will successfully relate to, and often interact with, other correctional professionals who facilitate offender change using security, work, programming, education, and spirituality. Must be highly skilled in acting as a liaison between outside agencies and internal stakeholders; skilled in researching, formulating, and evaluating content; skilled in analyzing and reconciling potentially conflicting data, operational practices, and staff input to formulate new opportunities. Works independent of direct supervision; maintains effective working relationships with administrative, professional, line staff and inmates.

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 criminal justice, business administration, human resources, communications, paralegal studies of a related field.
• 5 years Supervisory Experience.

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