Correctional Officer

Closing Date: Until Filled
Location: Billings
Position #: 26140452
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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:

  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 been convicted of a crime for which could have led to being imprisoned in a federal or state penitentiary.
  5. Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background screen.
  6. Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  7. Possess or be eligible for a valid Montana driver’s license.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

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

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

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

  • Successful applicants will be subject to:
  • Criminal history check
  • Child/patient/offender abuse registries
  • Reference checks


Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029