Careers

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.

 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

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.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• High school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license are required. 
• Two years of progressively responsible Correctional Officer experience is preferred.
• 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.   

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

ACCOUNTANT

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HELENA, MT

JOB OVERVIEW - Do you have attention to detail and financial acumen? Join the Montana Department of Corrections as an Accountant, contributing to the fiscal integrity of our vital operations. Your pivotal role involves precise preparation, examination, and analysis of financial statements and documents, applying advanced accounting principles, and swiftly resolving discrepancies.

This position provides professional accounting analysis for our contract bed accounts. Duties include:

• Evaluating documentation provided and reconciling to ensure accuracy for making payments
• Reconciling invoices, research and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Collaborating with agency members and providers to address issues
• Classifying, recording, and reporting financial operations with accuracy
• Providing valuable insights for budgeting decisions
• Actively participating in developing streamlined accounting procedures to ensure compliance with financial regulations
• Maintaining accurate financial records by meticulously managing accounting ledgers, journals, and registers
• Reconciling statements and transactions for reliable financial reporting
• As a leader, provide guidance to technical and/or support staff, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Attention to detail is crucial in the reconciliation process, and you'll maintain spreadsheets tracking payments, providing this information to others within the agency. Work in accordance with GAAP and the State of Montana’s accounting policies and procedures.

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply now to join our team and contribute to the fiscal integrity of the Montana Department of Corrections. Build a secure and financially sound future with us

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field. 
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.
• Preferred qualifications include a strong background in medical billing, offering valuable expertise that enhances the candidate's potential contributions to our dynamic team.
  
  

APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• State of Montana Application.

Applications missing required documentation 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 

• 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

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

FINANCIAL SERVICES BUREAU

HELENA, MT

 

JOB OVERVIEW – The Accounting Bureau is a component of the Administrative and Financial Services Division within the Department of Corrections.  The Accounting Bureau performs all accounting, collection, and payroll functions.  The Bureau also analyzes, and if needed, revises documents prepared by institutions.  It may also originate such documents.

• This position performs accounting work in the development and maintenance of the Department’s accounting systems.  Major areas of concern are Personal Services, Inmate Accounts, Accounts Payable, and accounts receivable.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years job-related college or vocational training in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
• 3 to 4 years job-related work experience. 
• Other 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

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• State of Montana Application

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

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

PROBATION & PAROLE

BILLINGS, 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

ATTORNEY

LEGAL SERVICES

HELENA, MT

JOB OVERVIEW 

This is an attorney position that gives the successful candidate the opportunity to be part of the important work and mission of the Montana Department of Corrections. The position is supervised by the Chief General Counsel in the Director’s Office. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to experience the wide array of policy and legal topics that impact the Department’s day-to-day work. This includes constitutional law, labor law, contracts, tort law, civil rights, and administrative law.  

Duties include:

• Management of a general caseload that consists of civil litigation, and administrative litigation, from the pretrial phase, all the way through appeal.
• Provide training and ongoing guidance to new and existing staff, through written and oral legal advice.
• Assist in the development and promulgation of Department policies, procedures, and administrative rules.
• Consult with and assist outside counsel retained to defend the Department.
• A majority of the work is located in Helena, but the position may be in a different location if suitable office space and arrangements can be made.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Montana or admission within one year from the date of hire.
• At least two years of experience as a practicing attorney is preferred.   
• Eligible to be admitted to practice in federal district courts; Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals; and the U.S. Supreme Court, as required. 

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS 

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 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

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

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

QUALITY ASSURANCE OF EVIDENCE BASED
PRACTICES AND PROGRAMS BUREAU

HELENA, MT

JOB OVERVIEW – The goal of this position will be to enhance the Agency’s adherence to using Evidence-Based practices.

• They will be responsible for using the Correctional Program Checklist, for the purposes of measuring how well programs adhere to research.
• Additionally, there will be continuous quality improvement made in the use of our risk and needs assessment tools in the institutions and community. 
• Further, this position will ensure the Department and the contracted facilities are using risk and needs assessments to ensure appropriate programming referrals are made to best meet the identified needs and positively impact recidivism. 
• This position will be based out of central office in Helena, MT, but also conduct onsite audits in both secure institutions as well as treatment programs across the state. 
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a helping profession (social work, psychology, clinical, etc.) or a related field.
• Three years of directly related work experience.
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted
  
  

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applications submitted without required materials 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

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

MONTANA WOMEN’S PRISON

BILLINGS, MT

This position is responsible for the overall safety and security of inmates, staff and visitors of Montana Women’s Prison. 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. Correctional Officers oversee all aspects of the basic needs and welfare of adult female felons assigned to housing units 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.

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.

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;

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

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 

• 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

Pine Hills Correctional Facility (PHCF) is the state correctional treatment facility for adolescent and young adult males committed to the Department of Corrections by the court.  PHCF provides clinical, nursing, education, recreation, group living and other services to treat the emotional, social and educational needs of these males. This position monitors the residents housed at PHCF while providing positive role modeling.  This position is responsible for the care, custody and supervision of the male juvenile and adult offenders housed at PHCF.  Applicants must be able to pass a post-employment physical examination.  Uniforms will be provided. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license is required
• 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.

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;

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

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS – State of Montana Application

Applications missing required documentation 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 

• 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 RECORDS ANALYST

MONTANA STATE PRISON

DEER LODGE, MT

JOB OVERVIEW- The Records Department at the Montana State Prison provides fundamental technical information on the custody, treatment recommendations and release dates of offenders.

• Required to perform a variety of responsibilities and procedures to maintain the location and time to release/parole for every male offender, serving a prison term, under the custody of the Montana Department of Corrections. 
• A Correctional Case Records Analyst is the originator and disseminator of numerous levels of correctional data to multiple law enforcement, correctional, judicial and legal authorities, as well as other state agency and public inquiries.

QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year of college or vocational training in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Legal, or related fields.
• One (1) year experience working in an office setting.
• Every two (2) years of office related experience, or relevant job experience as determined by the hiring authority, can be substituted for a year of higher education.
  
  

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• State of Montana Application.

Materials submitted but not requested may 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

HEALTH SERVICES DATA  ANALYST

RESEARCH ANALYTICS AND PLANNING BUREAU

HELENA, MT

 

JOB OVERVIEW - Research, develop and apply techniques to collect, analyze, and report quantitative and non-quantitative health care information that assists health executives, providers, and administrators’ managers, accounting, or other professionals make data-driven, strategic decisions, reduce health care costs, deliver better care, and overall have a positive impact on people’s lives.

• Responsible for modifying and updating data collection or statistical models based on changing or differing industry standards, needs of requesters, projects, or programs.
• Coordinate, collaborate, and communicate within an agency or business unit on research projects. 
• Coordinate research and statistics with other operations and functions of the agency or business unit.
• Analyze and integrate various data sources and factors to produce projections or trends.
• Prepare research reports containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content, including recommendations.
• Work as part of the RAP Bureau with a primary focus on healthcare data and projects. Assist and support other data analysis needs of the department. 

Types of data sources to be analyzed:

• Clinical data: The most common type of health care data analytics is clinical data. This includes using electronic health records (EHRs) to directly improve medical outcomes.
• Claims data: Health Services Data Analysts will analyze claims data to help institutions identify trends in treatment which could provide critical financial readiness and planning.   
• Pharmaceutical data: Data could include pharmaceutical trends, expenses, and healthcare decision making.
• Behavioral data: Data specific to mental health and mental disorders, pharmaceutical interventions, behavioral interventions, suicide, and substance use.
• Public health data: A health services data analyst might work with public health data to deliver statistics, infographics, and reports after identifying methods for preventing disease or promoting health within a population.
  
  This position is a hybrid position located in Helena, MT with at least two days in the office.
  

QUALIFICATIONS 

• The required knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a minimum of a bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, epidemiology, or other related research-intensive field.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible and relevant experience in economic, statistical, epidemiological, program evaluation, or related analysis.  
• Experience with Tableau is preferred. 
• Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• The  Health Services Data Analyst, will need workplace skills such as effective written and verbal communication, creative thinking, interpersonal skills, and time management.
• Further, knowledge of the health sector, experience with EHR, medical terminology, and medical billing are extremely useful. 
  
  

APPLICATION MATERIALS 

Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Supplemental Documents
• 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS (Required for completed application) - Please include a work sample (graph, table, fact sheet, report, etc.), or briefly summarize a research project you worked on, including the type(s) of analysis used and the statistics produced.

 

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

IT SYSTEMS ANALYST

CENTRAL SERVICES

HELENA, MT

JOB OVERVIEW 

• Consult with managers to determine the role of IT systems in the organization.
• Collect and analyze user requirements to make recommendations about IT enhancements or provide IT solutions to business processes.
• Work with business owners to expand or modify IT systems while maintaining the integrity of the data.
• Perform in-depth testing on system components to determine performance and diagnose IT system issues.
• Research methods to add new functionality to an existing system
• Analyze, review, and implement appropriate technical tools to troubleshoot or enhance existing systems.
• Develop reports or data visualization resources from enterprise data sources
• May train systems users and create documentation and instruction manuals
• May program or develop scripts for process automation. 
• Provide a cost-benefit analysis so management can determine feasibility of new systems or upgrades.
• Oversee the installation, configuration and testing for new, existing or modified systems, including customization for the organization.
• Conduct research about current and emerging technologies to recommend IT improvements and efficiencies.
• Designs user acceptance test plans, documents results, and reviews results with end-users to ensure system functionality meets requirements. 
• Leads or manages systems analyst projects in the absence of an assigned project manager.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and 3 years relevant experience.
• A total of five years of relevant experience may be substituted to meet these qualifications. 
• Alternative combinations of education and experience to be considered.
  
  

 REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS 

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 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

• 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

PARALEGAL

LEGAL SERVICES

HELENA, MT

JOB OVERVIEW 

Research and Coordination

• Conducts legal research, as directed by staff attorneys, on a variety of legal issues including civil rights, tort, medical, habeas and human rights, including finding cases, statutes, regulations, or legislative histories. 
• Obtains documents and other relevant information from courts or opposing counsel.
• Researches statutory and case law, as directed by staff attorneys on a variety of legal issues including civil rights tort, medical, habeas and human rights, and summarizes results to assist attorneys.
• Ensures deadlines and statute of limitations are accurately tracked and requests extensions.
• Provides assistance to the attorneys to facilitate the preparation and presentation of cases in judicial and administrative venues.

Legal Documentation

• Coordinates responses to discovery requests so that information and documents are produced completely and accurately, and in an organized and efficient manner;
• Prepares initial drafts of answers to complaints and discovery, formal notices, discovery documents, pleadings, summonses, subpoenas, and legal correspondence;
• Collects and prepares appropriate exhibits, witness statements and other evidence required to implement case strategies.  Prepares for case presentation by checking opposing parties’ cited authorities for accuracy and applicability.
• Prepares responses to general correspondence and routine motions, affidavits, and subpoenas.
• Proofreads legal documents for accuracy, citation format, and compliance with Rules of Civil Procedure and internal consistency of references to exhibits and appendices. 

Administrative Support

• Serves as central point of contact for the Legal Service Bureau and receives phone, e-mail, and direct requests for legal assistance from department staff; communicates requests to the bureau chief for assignment and documents and tracks case and general counsel assignments and deadlines using a case management system and provides updates and status reports.
• Prepares or coordinates completion of daily “scans” for distribution to bureau staff with bureau administrative support personnel.
• Compiles documents for scan, scans them and files in appropriate electronic folders.
• Prepares an e-mail message for bureau staff with electronic links to files.
• Receives, either in paper version or via electronic submission, litigation documents; logs, and dockets files and their assignment to attorneys within the bureau by entering the information into an electronic database; closes litigation files after organizing and purging the files and prepares a form summarizing information contained in the files to provide for the accurate tracking and retention of agency legal proceedings.
• Maintains an electronic records inventory of the bureau case and administrative files; tracks records for retention using established guidelines; prepares and manages requests to destroy and provides for shredding or other appropriate destruction of records.
• Updates and maintains the standard legal form documents used by the agency; edits the forms when necessary to ensure they are contextually accurate and that citations conform to the accepted standard as set forth in the applicable citation manual.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Associate degree in paralegal studies from an accredited institution.
• Three years of administrative or paralegal experience in legal settings, including experience with pleadings, legal terminology, and filing processes with various court systems.
  
  

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 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

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 & PAROLE OFFICER

BILLINGS 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 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

PROBATION & PAROLE OFFICER

LIVINGSTON PROBATION OFFICER

LIVINGSTON, 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 s/he could have been imprisoned in a federal or state penitentiary;
5. Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background screen;
6. Be a high school graduate or issued a GED or its equivalent; AND,
7. Possess or be eligible for a valid Montana driver’s license.
      

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS – 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 - PER DIEM*

PINE HILLS CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

MILES CITY, MT

JOB OVERVIEW – This position will serve as an per diem Registered Nurse and provide medical management services to inmates at either the Montana State Prison, Montana Women's Prison, Riverside Special Needs Unit or Pine Hills Correctional Facility  

• Medical management includes initial screening/assessment, triage and appropriate referral, daily sick call, medication administration, med-surge, psych, urgent/emergent, continuous quality improvement, chronic care, infection control, and discharge planning. 
• Patients need round-the-clock care; therefore, working hours include days, nights, weekends and holidays. The number of patients assigned per shift will vary with facility and specialty, if applicable. 
• 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.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• A college degree in Registered Nursing
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Montana is required.
  
  

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

REGISTERED NURSE - PER DIEM*

RIVERSIDE SPECIAL NEEDS UNIT

BOULDER, MT

JOB OVERVIEW – This position will serve as an per diem Registered Nurse and provide medical management services to inmates at the Riverside Special Needs Unit.  

• Medical management includes initial screening/assessment, triage and appropriate referral, daily sick call, medication administration, med-surge, psych, urgent/emergent, continuous quality improvement, chronic care, infection control, and discharge planning. 
• Patients need round-the-clock care; therefore, working hours include days, nights, weekends and holidays. The number of patients assigned per shift will vary with facility and specialty, if applicable. 
• RN 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.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

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

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!

REGISTERED NURSE - PER DIEM*

MONTANA WOMEN'S PRISON

BILLINGS, MT

JOB OVERVIEW – This position will serve as an per diem Registered Nurse and provide medical management services to inmates at either the Montana State Prison, Montana Women's Prison, Riverside Special Needs Unit or Pine Hills Correctional Facility  

• Medical management includes initial screening/assessment, triage and appropriate referral, daily sick call, medication administration, med-surge, psych, urgent/emergent, continuous quality improvement, chronic care, infection control, and discharge planning. 
• Patients need round-the-clock care; therefore, working hours include days, nights, weekends and holidays. The number of patients assigned per shift will vary with facility and specialty, if applicable. 
• 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.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• A college degree in Registered Nursing
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Montana is required.
  
  

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

SYSTEMATIC CRITICAL INCIDENT REVIEW SPECIALIST

PUBLIC SAFETY

HELENA, MT

JOB OVERVIEW

• Evaluate compliance status, complaints, and suspected violations.
• Review industry-specific rules, regulations, and statutes to determine if the entity or individual complies with requirements, the nature of any violations or discrepancies, or the type of action to be taken.
• Prepare reports, submissions, or recommendations about findings.
• Determine liability or penalty for violations.
• Follow up with managers or entities regarding corrections and recommended actions addressing violations or new requirements.
• May review contracts to evaluate if an entity’s actions meet governmental requirements. 
• Assist with developing rules regulations, policies, or procedures.                                  
• Advise individuals and groups concerning regulations, inspection, and investigation findings; encourage voluntary action to correct problems.
• Confer with officials and technical or professional specialists.
• Interview individuals to obtain information or clarify facts.
• Interpret governmental regulations for individuals and employers.
• Review contracts, federal regulations, or binding program requirements to determine an entity’s actions required to meet governmental provisions.      
• Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are up-to-date and followed.
• Consult with attorneys to address difficult legal compliance issues.
• Verify that firm and regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated.
• Prepare management reports regarding compliance operations and progress.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• Three years of directly related work experience.
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.
  
  

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Supplemental Question
• State of Montana Application
• SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTION
  • In 500 words or less, describe your experience participating in and leading a cross-functional team. What were the challenges and outcomes produced by the team?

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

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

VICTIM LIAISON

REHAB AND PROGRAMS

BILLINGS, MT

JOB OVERVIEW

Coordinate interagency safety planning for victims of high-risk offenders confined in MDOC facilities, county jails, or living in the community under supervision of the Department.

• Receives and evaluates referrals from multiple sources identifying offender behavior indicating risk to victims
• Contacts victims to assess risk and interest in services
• Identifies specific victim needs and refers to resources
• Assists with reunification efforts and education/risk reduction in Domestic Violence Cases
• Assists with Domestic Violence Specialized Caseloads if available
• Provides Family Group/Team Meetings to assist in mitigating risk and reducing victim concerns
• Convenes departmental staff, victim’s support network and community team members to develop a coordinated safety plan
• Facilitates communication among victim and team members
• Communicates safety plan details
• Monitors implementation of plan, adjusting as needed
• Remains a member of the victim’s support system throughout the offender’s supervision under MDOC to include:
• Repeat Family Group/Team Meetings as needed to support risk reduction
• Victim Impact Statement Assistance
• Referral to MDOC restorative justice programs for possible participation
• Supports victim through parole and conditional release processes and as the offender’s sentence discharges to ensure continuity of care

Collaborate with Probation and Parole Officers during the Pre-Sentence Investigation (PSI) process, the risk assessment process, the development of offender supervision plans, the conditional release process and reentry planning to ensure that information from victim(s) is appropriately considered and integrated into these processes.

• In high-risk situations, assists with developing a relationship with the victim and assists with the victim impact statement portion of the process; or
• Completes the PSI as determined appropriate
• Completes risk assessment
• Works with victim, the victim’s support network, Family Group/Team Meeting members and staff to develop and coordinate a safety plan
• Communicates with prison and community corrections staff regarding victim safety concerns and proximity issues
• Recommends alternative offender placements as appropriate
• Evaluates need for geographic restrictions or exceptions to release to county of origin 
• Works with staff to develop supervision conditions and compliance monitoring plans

Develop and maintain a network of collaborative partnerships with victim advocates, criminal justice agencies, and other community-based service providers in support of victim safety during offender reintegration into the community in high-risk situations.

• Assesses capacity of criminal justice and social service agencies in the service area to meet the needs of crime victims
• Participates in local networking and service coordination meetings to facilitate and develop a stronger local service network for victims as well as more efficient protocols for collaboration and referral
• Maintains open communication and durable working relationships with local agency partners

Provide training to prisons, community partners, and field staff regarding Victim Services Program functions and responds effectively to the needs of crime victims.

• Trains in academies and other settings
• Provides in-service training to prison case managers, community corrections facilities, local Probation and Parole offices, and supervisors regarding effective responses to victims’ needs and concerns
• Effectively deescalates emotionally charged victim situations, notifying appropriate parties of concerns
• Provides to crime victims: crisis counseling and intervention, follow-up counseling, personal and/or legal advocacy, order of protection assistance, victim impact statement assistance, notification registration information, information and referral, accurate and timely information to victims of crime
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or related field.
• Three years of experience in a position in which the primary job responsibility is providing services to victims of crime; or a total of five years of experience in a position in which the primary job responsibility is providing services to victims of crime is equivalent.
• Serving as a volunteer under a victim services program is considered experience and should be included in work history.
• Credentialing within 18 months of start date.
  
  

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 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

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

VICTIM LIAISON

REHAB AND PROGRAMS

MISSOULA, MT

JOB OVERVIEW

• Coordinate interagency safety planning for victims of high-risk offenders confined in MDOC facilities, county jails, or living in the community under supervision of the Department.
• Receives and evaluates referrals from multiple sources identifying offender behavior indicating risk to victims
• Contacts victims to assess risk and interest in services
• Identifies specific victim needs and refers to resources
• Assists with reunification efforts and education/risk reduction in Domestic Violence Cases
• Assists with Domestic Violence Specialized Caseloads if available
• Provides Family Group/Team Meetings to assist in mitigating risk and reducing victim concerns
• Convenes departmental staff, victim’s support network and community team members to develop a coordinated safety plan
• Facilitates communication among victim and team members
• Communicates safety plan details
• Monitors implementation of plan, adjusting as needed
• Remains a member of the victim’s support system throughout the offender’s supervision under MDOC to include:
• Repeat Family Group/Team Meetings as needed to support risk reduction
• Victim Impact Statement Assistance
• Referral to MDOC restorative justice programs for possible participation
• Supports victim through parole and conditional release processes and as the offender’s sentence discharges to ensure continuity of care
• Collaborate with Probation and Parole Officers during the Pre-Sentence Investigation (PSI) process, the risk assessment process, the development of offender supervision plans, the conditional release process and reentry planning to ensure that information from victim(s) is appropriately considered and integrated into these processes.
• In high-risk situations, assists with developing a relationship with the victim and assists with the victim impact statement portion of the process; or
• Completes the PSI as determined appropriate
• Completes risk assessment
• Works with victim, the victim’s support network, Family Group/Team Meeting members and staff to develop and coordinate a safety plan
• Communicates with prison and community corrections staff regarding victim safety concerns and proximity issues
• Recommends alternative offender placements as appropriate
• Evaluates need for geographic restrictions or exceptions to release to county of origin 
• Works with staff to develop supervision conditions and compliance monitoring plans
• Develop and maintain a network of collaborative partnerships with victim advocates, criminal justice agencies, and other community-based service providers in support of victim safety during offender reintegration into the community in high-risk situations.
• Assesses capacity of criminal justice and social service agencies in the service area to meet the needs of crime victims
• Participates in local networking and service coordination meetings to facilitate and develop a stronger local service network for victims as well as more efficient protocols for collaboration and referral
• Maintains open communication and durable working relationships with local agency partners
• Provide training to prisons, community partners, and field staff regarding Victim Services Program functions and responds effectively to the needs of crime victims.
• Trains in academies and other settings
• Provides in-service training to prison case managers, community corrections facilities, local Probation and Parole offices, and supervisors regarding effective responses to victims’ needs and concerns
• Effectively deescalates emotionally charged victim situations, notifying appropriate parties of concerns
• Provides to crime victims: crisis counseling and intervention, follow-up counseling, personal and/or legal advocacy, order of protection assistance, victim impact statement assistance, notification registration information, information and referral, accurate and timely information to victims of crime
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or related field.
• Three years of experience in a position in which the primary job responsibility is providing services to victims of crime; or a total of five years of experience in a position in which the primary job responsibility is providing services to victims of crime is equivalent.
• Serving as a volunteer under a victim services program is considered experience and should be included in work history.
• Credentialing within 18 months of start 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.

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 qualify!

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

WARDEN

MONTANA WOMEN'S PRISON

BILLINGS, MT

JOB OVERVIEW - This position provides operational business management, direction, and resource allocation for administration at an organization.  Perform operational management functions for the organization. This is a management position that oversees operations, implements policies and is responsible for overall safety at Montana Women's Prison.

• Integrates public safety, administration goals, public perception, and community, financial, and legal concerns to manage all aspects of the facility assigned, as well as contracted services and facilities.  Ultimately responsible for multiple unique or diverse aspects of the facility and contracts, including the following: a wide range of inmate security levels, a racially diverse and aging population, juveniles (in the case of Pine Hills Correctional Facility), and/or juveniles tried as adults, diverse treatment and rehabilitation needs, medical and ADA needs, daily needs, and facility operations and maintenance.  Weighs and balances risk of management plans for these unique and diverse aspects to maintain security at all levels of the facility and provide for public safety while also rehabilitating offenders and ensuring they receive the best possible treatment. 
• Designs and manages strategic implementation plans for new initiatives.
• Manages numerous legal cases for the Department of Corrections and the assigned facility. 
• May fulfill rare, but highly scrutinized statutory obligations, including administering executions performed in the state. 
• Serves as expert on offenders and the prison system.  Ensures safety and security of the public and responds to public and media concerns regarding public safety.  Functions as the highest-level contact for legislative inquiries regarding the prison system and develops and makes correctional best practice recommendations. 
• Demonstrates exceptional ability to coordinate competing high-level variables and develop and influence relationships.   Work demands daily interaction with potentially violent inmates.  Available 24 hours a day for emergency response.  
• Integrates structured treatment environments, education opportunities and rehabilitative programming with facility operations and programs to provide offenders (which may include adults and/or youth) the treatment, education, vocational training, and care they need while ensuring the best possible security and public relations outcomes for the Department of Corrections. 
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS - MCA 53-30-102. Qualifications of warden of state prison and warden of women's prison.

• The warden of the Montana State Prison and the Warden of the Women's Prison must be persons trained through education and experience in directing a training, rehabilitation, or custodial program in a penal institution.
• Five or more years of combined experience and education which provides an extensive knowledge of corrections, management, budgeting best practices, and thorough knowledge of the laws and regulations governing corrections required. 
• Knowledge of the legislative process required.

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 may not be considered in the selection process, please make sure all attachments are marked as RELEVANT.
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.

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