Shift Safety Supervisor

Location: Warm Springs

Job Description - Shift Safety Supervisor )

Position Title:

Shift Safety Supervisor – )

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity as a Shift Safety Supervisor at Montana State Hospital.
The Shift Safety Supervisor is responsible for maintaining the overall safety and security of staff and patients at the Forensic Mental Health Facility (FMHF) in Galen. This position supervises and coordinates the work of Forensic Mental Health Technicians to ensure adherence to established safety and security standards, policies, and procedures while assisting patients. Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well‑being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana’s comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Knowledge of relevant equipment and strategies to promote effective safety and security operations in a secure facility.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of security techniques.
• Ability to conduct effective training in‑services.
• Ability to write comprehensive reports and summaries of events.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to analyze and communicate processes and situations to others.
• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information and follow policy and procedure.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, safety, criminal justice, mental health, education, communication, emergency management, healthcare or related field preferred.
• Two years of related experience where security functions played a critical role in performing job duties.
• Two years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

How to Apply

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

Resume

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Additional

Information

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

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

Training Assignment:
This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary

$27.22 – $27.22 per hour

Telework Eligibility

Not Telework Eligible

Benefits Package Eligibility

Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

1

Employee Status

Regular

Schedule

Full‑Time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Evening Job

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

Warm Springs Agency:
Department of Public Health & Human Services Union: 000 – None

Posting Date

Dec 22, 2025

Closing Date

Jan 22, 2026

Required Application Materials

Resume

Contact

Contact Name:
Kathleen Tarkalson
Contact Email: kathleen.tarkalson
Contact Phone:

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