Montana Missing Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Coordinator

Division Overview:

Montanas Division of Criminal Investigation is a diverse public safety team of professionals who provide a full range of criminal investigative services to state local and tribal law enforcement. From homicide investigations to illegal narcotics criminal records cybercrime human trafficking missing persons or through training and certifying public safety officers DCI serves as the hub in providing critical law enforcement support. Our diverse customer base includes protecting our vulnerable population managing the sexual and violent offender registry serving as the hub of communication for criminal justice information networks and the storage of criminal records conducting arson investigations as well as providing intelligence analysis support for local law enforcement. Many of our positions within DCI go without public recognition but remain the lifeline of support for public safety. With a doctrine of service honor and justice this statewide organization provides the best in critical accurate and timely service to protect our citizens.

This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to justice and healing for Montanas Indigenous communities. Join us in making a difference.

• Located in Helena Montana
• Salary: $25.00 - 27.00 Hourly
• Fantastic State of Montana benefits.

Job Overview:

The Montana Department of Justice (DOJ) Missing Indigenous Persons Task Force Coordinator position will support the Montana Missing Indigenous Persons Task Force (MMIPTF) in their work. The MMIPTF is appointed by the Attorney General and is administratively attached to DOJ. The work of the task force includes:

Identifying causes related to indigenous people missing persons reporting;

Identifying strategies to decrease jurisdictional barriers in diverse law enforcement agencies;

Administer the Looping In Native Communities (LINC) grant program

Administer the Missing Persons Response Team training grant program;

Provide accurate information and data about missing persons in Montana;

Work to reduce the number of missing indigenous persons in Montana.

Providing formal recommendations to the Montana Legislature Elected officials and state government departments.

The coordinator will work with task force leaders to schedule meetings keep a record of task force business and implement both grant processes. The job will include outreach and education in tribal communities and with tribal agencies data analysis report writing and presentations all aimed at improving Montanas response to identifying reporting and locating missing American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in criminal justice sociology or related fields.

• Experience as support staff for boards councils or other formal work groups.

• Ability to plan meetings and events.

• Experience with interdisciplinary cross jurisdictional rural urban and tribal professionals in governmental and non-governmental agencies.

• Demonstrated experience in program development grant management and the impact of crime on individuals families and communities.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience with responsive support of a council or board.
• Experience with research of evidence based best practices drafting policy and procedure and writing legislative reports is required.
• Data collection management and analysis skills
• Strong ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with diverse agencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Public Administration Criminal Justice Sociology or social services field.

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:

• Criminal History Fingerprint Check
• Intensive Background Check
• Driving History

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this position you must attach a rsum at the time of application.

Tip: When attaching your resume you must mark the attachment as a Relevant File.

Your Rsum: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.