Criminal Justice Services Data Coordinator

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES DATA COORDINATOR

Beyond general supervision of the Criminal Justice Services Data Analyst Supervisor, this position performs criminal justice data and program analysis and provides department support, such as purchasing, financial reporting, and grant coordination.

Through a holistic and collaborative approach, the Department aims to continually improve our county’s criminal justice system by providing effective community alternatives, solutions, and services to increase community safety, reduce crime, and assist defendants in finding success.

• Lewis and Clark County District Court
• Lewis and Clark County Justice Court
• Helena Municipal Court
• State of Montana City Court
• East Helena Municipality
• Helena Police Department
• Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office
• Lewis and Clark County Attorney’s Office
• Lewis and Clark County Youth Probation Office
• Department of Corrections Adult Probation and Parole Bureau
• Office of the Public Defender, Region IV

• Health Coverage – two types of health plans covering medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy
• Traditional Plan – employee‑only cost $50/month; wellness incentive may reduce it to $0 for full‑time employees
• High Deductible Health Plan – employee‑only cost $0/month; $1,200 added to a Health Savings Account for full‑time employees
• Pure View Health Center – preferred clinic provider, no cost to employee and dependents
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Life Insurance – $25,000 for employee and $25,000 for AD&D as a new employee
• Wellness screening incentive
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• Fast‑paced work environment
• Committee service opportunities
• Professional development and training
• Cost of living adjustments
• Market adjustments
• Step‑based wage increases
• Paid parental leave

• Bachelor’s degree in criminology, criminal justice, statistics, data analytics, business analytics, project management or related field (preferred)
• One year of data analysis experience (required)
• One year of office management and/or finance experience (preferred)
• Experience in correctional, criminal justice, or community service setting (preferred)
• Completion of 24 hours of job‑related training per year, including at least 8 hours on mental health disorders and recovery

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

• Gather criminal justice data from various sources, analyze and summarize data
• Track data and trends; assist with developing strategies to improve system performance
• Identify, review, and integrate national, state, and local performance measure reports
• Conduct data program analysis to evaluate program outcomes and success rates
• Maintain and update data dashboards regularly
• Create visual representations of data findings using various tools
• Collect and monitor financial data costs for jail, courts, arrests, law enforcement, etc.
• Purchase program and office supplies
• Code invoices for payment
• Prepare reports and assist with the annual budget process
• Track spending on department programs, revenues, grants, and projects
• Invoice grantors and ensure proper disbursement of funds
• Prepare grant funding reports and maintain documentation
• Post items to the Commission agenda as required
• Maintain and update department brochures, marketing materials, web pages, and social media regularly
• Maintain databases
• Coordinate, assist, and prepare agendas and materials for CJCC and CAC meetings
• Record and transcribe meeting minutes; ensure compliance with open‑meeting laws
• Coordinate and assist with virtual and in‑person meetings
• Perform Court Service Assistant duties if required
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Attend meetings, workshops, and conferences for professional development
• Conduct crisis intervention as needed
• Attend and testify in court or administrative hearings on behalf of program participants

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and tasks may change with or without notice.

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