Grant Technician

The Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's Office is recruiting for a Grant Technician to provide support to the High Intensity Drug Task Force. Under general supervision of the Missouri River Drug Task Force (MRDTF) Sergeant this position provides grant administration, account management, reporting services and administrative support for the High Intensity Drug Task Force (HIDTA) and provides administrative support to federal prosecutions.

The Lewis & Clark County Sheriff's Office is the chief law enforcement agency in Lewis & Clark County, Montana. It is comprised of over eighty employees including sworn officers, detention officers and professional support staff. The Sheriff's Office provides general law enforcement, detention functions, rural fire support and search and rescue operations for the citizens of Lewis & Clark County in a service area of over two million acres.

Additionally, this agency provides specialized regional services to the entire county and contract law enforcement to specific areas.

Dedicated to providing professional law enforcement services in partnership with the community.

To enhance the quality of life in Lewis & Clark County through progressive law enforcement, quality personnel, innovative training and incorporating the latest technology.

Lewis and Clark County offers a competitive benefits package!

• Health Coverage – 2 Types of Health Plans which includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage;
  • Traditional Plan - cost for employee only is $50 per month and with the Wellness incentive, the cost may be reduced to $0 per month for full-time employees;
  • High Deductible Health Plan – cost for employee is $0 per month and an additional $1200 per year to a Health Savings Account for full time employees;
• Pure View Health Center – preferred clinic provider and no cost to the employee and his/her dependents;
• Retirement plans;
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays;
• Employees are provided with $25,000.00 of Life Insurance and $25, 000.00 of AD&D insurance as a new employee;
• Wellness Screening Incentive;
• Gym Membership Reimbursement;
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance;
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!
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• Working in a fast-paced environment;
• Opportunity to serve on a variety of different committees;
• Professional development and training opportunities;
• Cost of living increases;
• Market adjustments;
• Step based wage increases;
• Paid parental leave.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position are acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate's degree in office management, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field and two (2) years' experience in accounting, finance, or grants administration. Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Supports the goals and mission of the Sheriff’s Office and HIDTA;
• Provides grant administration, account management, and reporting services for HIDTA;
• Provides administrative support to HIDTA staff;
• Monitors and manages expenditures according to grant stipulations;
• Collects statistical, financial, budgetary, and operational information;
• Performs accounting and tracking functions for the HIDTA grant;
• Coordinates with departments, local, state, and federal agencies;
• Researches, prepares and submits grant applications;
• Compiles financial reports and enforcement reports;
• Determines which cases are large enough to…