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 agencys HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711.
Montana 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.QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice Corrections Public Administration a Social Science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university as well as five or more years of job-related work experience.
- Three years experience in a management or supervisory position that was responsible for the oversight of personnel and or programs associated with law enforcement public safety or a criminal justice agency.
PROBATION AND PAROLE CAPTAIN
KALISPELL PROBATION OFFICE
KALISPELL MT
MISSION -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
- Regional recommendations are made to the respective Bureau Chiefs on policies programs and department positions to guide the work effort of the agency.
- Monitors results of work efforts and program effectiveness.
- Implements and is directly accountable for Department programs and policies in the region.
- Provides coordination of activities within the region with local state and federal agencies and private corporations and groups.
- Serves as a member of the Bureau and Divisional senior management team.
- Regional Captains are also called upon toarrest detain violators and testify in district court and information hearings relative to sentencing or revocation of clients probation or parole are trained to handle situations if probation & parole offenders or inmates become hostile & pose a physical threat. This may require the use of force and deployment of various force options.
- May be called back to work at any hour of the day and an officer may need to physically make an arrest engage in forced entry and either employ or be in proximity of firearms or other dangerous weapons and access closed or hazardous areas.
- Must reside in area and be within a 30-minute response time to the office. May be occasionally scheduled to work alternative shifts such as evenings and weekends. Travel may be required.
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 drivers license.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- State of Montana Application
Applications missing required documentation will not be considered.
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. Lookhereto learn more and see if you may qualify!
NOTICES
Brady Act & Lautenberg Amendment- Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or is the subject of a court order of protection for an intimate partner or child of such intimate partner cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(91)). Candidates who have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or were issued a court order of protection are not qualified for this position.
Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 -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 -Use of all tobacco products including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes in Department of Corrections buildings is secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is also prohibited.
The Montana Department of Corrections is anEOE/M/F/D/V/SO(Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority Female Disabled Veteran Sexual Orientation)