State Of Montana Billings , MT 59101
Posted 2 months ago
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
MONTANA WOMEN'S PRISON
BILLINGS, MT
MISSION - The Montana Department of Corrections is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment.
If you want to work making positive changes in the community the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!
JOB OVERVIEW
Responsible for the overall safety and security of inmates, staff and visitors of Montana Women's Prison.
Helps ensure the institution is operated for the safety of the public, as well as the incarceration, treatment and rehabilitation of the inmate population.
Oversees all aspects of the basic needs and welfare of adult female felons assigned to the facility utilizing special training, listening skills, verbal communication skills, the ability to provide empathy and compassion as situations warrant, tact, knowledge of policies, the inmate, the situation at hand, motivational techniques, the ability to create, foster and maintain a degree of trust.
The hourly rate of this position will increase by $1.50 per hour or 4% whichever is greater starting July 1, 2024, in accordance with HB13.
PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER INFORMATION
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 have been convicted of a crime for which s/he could have been imprisoned in a federal or state penitentiary;
Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background screen;
Be a high school graduate or issued a GED or its equivalent; AND,
Possess or be eligible for a valid Montana driver's license.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process, please make sure all attachments are marked as RELEVANT.
If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and reference checks will be conducted for this position.
BENEFITS
Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!
NOTICES
Brady Act & Lautenberg Amendment
Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
Tobacco Free
The Montana Department of Corrections is an EOE/M/F/D/V/SO (Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority, Female, Disabled, Veteran, Sexual Orientation)
QUALIFICATIONS
UPON HIRE - Successful completion of Corrections & Detention Officer Basic Training at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy within the first year of employment.
State Of Montana