Correctional Officer

Overview

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. The Public Safety Division operates Montana's prisons safely and securely and provides supervision and support for offenders in the community through its Probation and Parole Bureau. The work in this division supports the department's mission to create a safer Montana through accountability, rehabilitation, and empowerment.

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JOB SUMMARY:

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 using special training, listening skills, verbal communication skills, 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 level of trust.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

• - High School Diploma
• - Valid Driver's License

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER:

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

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

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits. State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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

Successful applicants will be subject to:

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

NOTICES:

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.

Brady Act & Lautenberg Amendment - Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or is the subject of a court order of protection cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition. Candidates with felonies or a misdemeanor domestic violence conviction or court order are not qualified for this position.

Prison Rape Elimination Act - Any person who has engaged in or attempted to engage in sexual activity in the community through force, threats, coercion, or without consent is not qualified for this position.

Tobacco Free: The use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes, is prohibited in Department of Corrections buildings; in secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is prohibited.