Careers

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

MONTANA STATE PRISON

DEER LODGE, MT

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

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

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

QUALIFICATIONS 

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

UPON HIRE 

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

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER INFORMATION 

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

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

Minimum Physical/Mental Requirements

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

• State of Montana Application
• Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process, please make sure all attachments are marked as RELEVANT.
• If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
• Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and reference checks will be conducted for this position.

BENEFITS 

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

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

ATTORNEY

LEGAL SERVICES

HELENA, MT

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an attorney position that gives the successful candidate the opportunity to serve a vital role in carrying out the important work and mission of the Montana Department of Corrections.  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 operations.  This includes constitutional law, labor law, contracts, tort law, civil rights, and administrative law.

Duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Collaborate with Department staff and stakeholders to provide written and oral legal advice on the Department’s policies and programming directives.
• Provide advice on all matters pertaining to public employment, including employee discipline, pre-termination due process, state classification and compensation, employee grievances, FMLA and ADA, and matters concerning collective bargaining units.
• Assist in the Department’s contracting processes, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, requests for proposals, memoranda of understanding, and labor union agreements.
• Develop, draft, and promulgate Department policies, procedures, and administrative rules.
• Review and assist with public records requests.
• Support the Department in the legislative process, including drafting and reviewing legislation and fiscal notes.
• Provide training and ongoing guidance for both new and existing staff.
• As needed, support and represent the Department in ongoing legal proceedings, including court proceedings, administrative hearings, investigations, arbitrations, and mediations.

The 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.

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


QUALIFICATIONS 

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

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS 

Applications submitted without required materials may not be considered.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• State of Montana Application
• A legal writing sample that is solely your own.
• 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

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

CASE MANAGER

MONTANA STATE PRISON

DEER LODGE, MT 

JOB OVERVIEW - This position is assigned to the Montana State Prison within the Case Management section of the Rehabilitation and Programs Division; a division of the Department of Corrections which is responsible for adult corrections statewide. 

• The Case Manager is a position designed specifically to address and support using case management skills: appropriate institutional behavior, programming, education, treatment, individual program directives, release planning, system risk and transition services for inmates. 
• Case Manager’s duties include but are not limited to case planning, prioritizing, and managing caseloads, release planning, classification of offenders, motivational interviewing, conducting risk assessments and facilitating groups related to specific needs of the population (Victims Impact or career path group types).

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

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s in criminal justice, psychology, education, or a related field.
• Two years of job-related experience.
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS 

Applications submitted without required materials may not be considered.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Supplemental Question
• State of Montana Application

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTION (Required for completed applications)

•   Tell me about a time when you did a good job of maintaining high productivity in a stressful situation? 

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

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

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

BENEFITS

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

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 WOMEN’S PRISON

BILLINGS, MT

JOB OVERVIEW 

• Responsible for the overall safety and security of inmates, staff and visitors of Montana Women’s Prison.
• Helps ensure the institution is operated for the safety of the public, as well as the incarceration, treatment and rehabilitation of the inmate population.
• Oversees all aspects of the basic needs and welfare of adult female felons assigned to the facility utilizing special training, listening skills, verbal communication skills, the ability to provide empathy and compassion as situations warrant, tact, knowledge of policies, the inmate, the situation at hand, motivational techniques, the ability to create, foster and maintain a degree of trust.

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

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

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

QUALIFICATIONS - High school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license are required.

A background check including criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries will be required prior to being hired.

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

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applications submitted without required materials may not be considered.

• State of Montana Application

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

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

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

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

BENEFITS 

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

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

PINE HILLS CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

MILES CITY, MT

JOB OVERVIEW 

• Responsible for the overall safety and security of inmates, staff and visitors of Montana Women’s Prison.
• Helps ensure the institution is operated for the safety of the public, as well as the incarceration, treatment and rehabilitation of the inmate population.
• Oversees all aspects of the basic needs and welfare of adult female felons assigned to the facility utilizing special training, listening skills, verbal communication skills, the ability to provide empathy and compassion as situations warrant, tact, knowledge of policies, the inmate, the situation at hand, motivational techniques, the ability to create, foster and maintain a degree of trust.

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER INFORMATION

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

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

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

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

• State of Montana Application

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

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

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

UPON HIRE

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

BENEFITS

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

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

LICENSED ADDICTION COUNSELOR

MONTANA STATE PRISON

DEER LODGE, MT

JOB OVERVIEW – This position provides group and individual counseling in a non-therapeutic environment.  Provide and maintain appropriate documentation.  Case management, as needed, of admitted clients.

• Diagnosing chemical dependency in prospective clients and subsequent placement in appropriate modality of treatment. 
• Facilitating groups and maintaining individual contacts as needed to move the chemically dependent criminal offender from resistance to self-change through participating in treatment services.
• Developing individual treatment plans for each admitted client to address problems created by chemical use.
• Utilize motivational enhancement strategies to encourage clients to overcome any defense mechanisms that may excuse further chemical use.
• Uses best practices for the field and maintains minimum education requirements for renewal of licensure.
• Ability to implement programs, lead group therapy, provide individual treatment, make differential diagnosis of substance abuse, establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and inmates, to communicate effectively in writing and develop treatment plans.
• Ability to respond to crises situations involving substance abuse and institutional need.
• A working knowledge of chemical dependency therapy techniques, interview skills, and problems associated with substance abuse criminal personality issues and their impact in chemical dependency treatment, as well as treatment delivery problems in a prison environment.  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate Degree in Chemical Dependency Counseling or a Bachelor of Arts or Science with specific course work related to chemical dependency. 
• Licensure or license eligible as an Addiction Counselor. Maintaining licensure through continuing education.
  
  

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

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

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

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

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

BENEFITS

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

MAINTENANCE WORKER

MONTANA WOMEN'S PRISON

BILLINGS, MT

JOB OVERVIEW - This position provides overall maintenance for the Kalispell Re-entry Center :

• Performs preventative maintenance for machines and equipment such as replacing belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, and cleaning gears.
• Inspect, test, and adjust systems such as pumps, alarms, gauges, heating and cooling, and electrical components; notifying others when issues require licensed trades or craftsman. 
• Record and file paperwork associated with maintenance activities, such as requesting supplies and materials, filing vehicle reports, logging duties, and checking out equipment. 
• May perform general upkeep of buildings and properties. 
• This position will spend a large amount of the work time interacting, training and supervising inmate workers in the maintenance department.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

QUALIFICATIONS 

• High school graduation or equivalent plus a minimum two years of experience in light duty construction or maintenance to include preventative maintenance.  
• Two years of basic blueprint drawing or reading is preferred.  All alternative experience to be reviewed case by case basis.
• Ability to obtain a low-pressure boiler license within one year of employment.
• CDL license is preferred.
• Must have and maintain a Montana driver’s license in good standing.
  
  

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applications submitted without required materials may not be considered.

• State of Montana Application

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

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

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

BENEFITS 

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

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

PRE-SENTENCE INVESTIGATION (PSI) WRITER

PROBATION AND PAROLE MISSOULA REGION

BUTTE, MT

JOB OVERVIEW

• The PSI Writer, at the order of the district court judges, conducts pre-sentence investigations, which includes risk and needs assessments.
• Through the use of motivational interviewing, conduct risk and needs assessments and utilizing various instruments with offenders, makes recommendations to address the risks and needs of various offenders.
• Interviews the offender, victims, witness and other individuals who would have relevant information pertaining to the offender or the crime and reduce this information to writing what is contained within the Pre-Sentence Investigation Report.
• Develops reports and determines the appropriate sentencing and placement recommendations by using specialized investigative and communicative skills; through cooperation with other criminal justice agencies; a thorough knowledge of the laws, sentencing rules and regulations pertaining to probation, parole, incarceration, rehabilitation and treatment programs. Investigates the personal and criminal history of the offender through document searches and interviews with others.
• Gathers information and composes Pre-Sentence Investigation Reports (PSI) & Reports of Violation (ROV) for officer review.
• Distributes approved reports and ensures all documents are accurate and in correct format, signed, ensuring the Division’s policies are understood, followed, in compliance with court ordered conditions and identifies the public safety risks for the other state.
• Attends court on “Law & Motion” day, in absence of the probation & parole officer, to obtain court dates and information for pre-sentence investigation and reports of violation.
• Testifies through the direct and cross examination with prosecutors and defense counsel, in the court of law to the accuracy and authenticity of the information contained within the report.
• Tracks the offenders reporting schedules, meeting supervision standards, ensuring pre-sentence investigation reports and deadlines are met, and documenting offender chronos in OMIS.
• Assists in determining if an offender is eligible for Interstate Compact Supervision based on community safety, the compact criteria, treatment plan, residence, and receiving states individual regulations.
• Obtains and calculates restitution, court costs and supervision fees for monthly report and outstanding balances by calling and requesting logs from the county attorneys and the clerks of court; tracking financial obligations and corresponding with offenders to alert them to their financial situation; gathers information relevant to changes in court schedules.
• Enters offender information into OMIS /OMP and obtains OMIS DOC numbers for offenders.
• Collects and compiles statistical data; creates reports and provides information to the appropriate personnel and agencies.
• Assists PPO with obtaining and filing documentation necessary to complete the PSI and ROV reports. Gathers police record checks by calling law enforcement agencies or authorized persons within the department and requesting “rap” sheets or Criminal Justice Information Network (CJIN) criminal records on offenders.
• Receives information on DOC commits from officers and assists officer in ensuring that all required documentation is assembled and forwarded to the records department at the Montana State Prison.

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• The above knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this position are typically acquired through an associate degree in criminology, human behavior and social work or related fields AND two years law enforcement or public safety experience. 
• Some higher education in criminology, human behavior and social work and related fields and two years’ experience in law enforcement or public safety preferred; OR a combination of higher education and experience. 
• The successful candidate must be able to type 40 wpm.
  
  

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

PROBATION & PAROLE OFFICER

POLSON PROBATION OFFICE

POLSON, 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.
  
  

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

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER INFORMATION

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

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

QUALIFICATIONS  

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

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

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• State of Montana Application

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

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

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

BENEFITS 

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

Questions? Email or call 406-444-0029

REGISTERED NURSE

RIVERSIDE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

BOULDER, MT

JOB OVERVIEW

The Special Needs Unit provides 16-hour nursing coverage for the medical management of 27 special needs inmates.  Medical management includes initial screening/assessment, triage and appropriate referral, sick call, medication administration, med-surge, psych, urgent/emergent, continuous quality improvement, chronic care, infection control, and discharge planning.  

• Patients need nursing care; therefore, working hours include days, afternoons, weekends and holidays. The number of patients assigned per shift will vary with facility and specialty, if applicable.
• 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.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift or move 50 lbs. 
• RN spend considerable time walking, bending, kneeling, stretching and standing; they must follow proper body mechanics and procedures for lifting/moving patients.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch.  
• The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach forward with hands and arms.
• The employee must be able to hear clearly on a telephone and in direct contact with patients and coworkers.
• 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 LPN or 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
• Resume
• Cover Letter

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

MONTANA WOMENS PRISON

BILLINGS, MT

JOB OVERVIEW  – This position will serve as an Registered Nurse and provide medical management services to inmates at the Montana Women's Prison.  

• 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

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR-ROAD CREW

MONTANA STATE PRISON

DEER LODGE, MT

JOB OVERVIEW

The Maintenance Services Department at Montana State Prison is a support service department that provides all maintenance of buildings, grounds and equipment and provides for the construction of projects as directed.

• The Road Crew Maintenance Supervisor communicates with the Maintenance Management Team as to maintenance and construction work assigned to the road crew.
• Ensure that the corrective actions are in the best interests of the institution, that priorities assigned to work orders are understood and security and safety is maintained at Montana State Prison.
• Works with the maintenance managers in the development of plans and schedules for maintenance and improvements of areas outside the main fenced compound including parking lots at MSCTC, MCE and Ranch areas.
• Must be able to function in the stressful environment of an adult correctional facility. There may be exposure to high noise levels, considerable standing and walking on concrete floors, and exposure to frequent temperature extremes.
• Work will involve considerable and repetitive heavy lifting (40 to 60 lbs.).
• During emergency situations, the physical demands and time required of this position increases considerably.
• Supervisors must be able to work long extended periods of time and are subjected to callouts as needed.

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years of job-related work experience. 
• Must possess a valid Montana State Driver’s license.
• Must have a CDL class A license.  
• Ability to obtain a pesticide applicator license and second-class operator license within a two year time span.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of the building trades, working knowledge of standards, methods, practices, tools and materials utilized for the maintenance and upkeep of buildings and grounds.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of safe working practices, supervisory skills to be utilized in inmate supervision.
• Must have the ability to read and work from blueprints.
• Must have experience in operating heavy equipment and snow removal equipment.
  
  

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applications submitted without required materials may not be considered.

• State of Montana Application

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 WITNESS COORDINATOR

REHABILITATION AND PROGRAMS

STATEWIDE

JOB OVERVIEW- This position’s primary duty is to assist victims of crime, protect and advocate for the rights of victims, provide necessary information and prevent further victimization. This position develops and conducts training for service-agencies, community-based programs and criminal justice personnel.

• 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