Secure Facility Compliance Manager

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SECURE FACILITY COMPLIANCE MANAGER

PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION

HELENA, MT

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!

The Secure Facility Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring the organization’s operations align with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. This role leads compliance initiatives, conducts audits and investigations, and advises leaders and staff on regulatory requirements. The Compliance Manager interprets government regulations, reviews contracts for compliance, and collaborates with legal counsel, technical experts, and regulatory officials to resolve complex issues and promote voluntary corrective actions.

In addition to overseeing compliance activities, this position manages a team of five to seven employees, providing leadership in hiring, performance management, and staff development. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and communication skills, a thorough understanding of relevant regulations, and a commitment to maintaining transparency, accountability, and ethical business practices across the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
• Three years of directly related work experience
• Two years of supervisory experience
• Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

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

To initiate an application and be considered, you must attach your resume, cover letter, and mark the attachments as a "Relevant File". In your cover letter, state why you are applying for the position and anything that makes you uniquely qualified. Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

Successful applicants will be subject to:

• Criminal history check
• Reference checks

Prison Rape Elimination Act – Any person who has been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or any person who has been civilly or administratively adjusted to have engaged in the activity as described are 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.

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: $38.50 - $38.50 Yearly
• 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: Day Job
• Travel:
  Yes, 25 % of the Time
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Helena
• Agency:
  Department of Corrections

• Posting Date:
  Feb 25, 2026, 8:35:12 PM
• Closing Date:
  Mar 16, 2026, 5:59:00 AM
• Required Application Materials:
  Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name:
Macee Larkins | Contact Email: macee.larkins | Contact Phone: 406/415-6202

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay tana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.