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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.
SECURITY STAFF
SECURITY STAFF
FLATHEAD VALLEY PRERELEASE CENTER
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-This position is responsible for the overall safety and security of offenders staff and visitors of the Flathead Valley Prerelease Center. Security Staff help ensure the institution is operated for the safety of the public as well as the incarceration treatment and rehabilitation of the offender population.
Security staff supervise adult male felons while in the custody of Flathead Valley Prerelease Center.
Security staff are responsible for a wide variety of security duties relative to the safe orderly and cost effective operation of this community corrections facility. Security staff perform a wide variety of tasks including but not limited to conducting thorough inspections and searches of offender buildings and grounds performing security observation preparing documentation regarding facility matters such as incident reports disciplinary documentation counts and logs operating security equipment recognizing critical behavior restraining and controlling offenders conducting substance use testing duties and responding to emergencies.
Security staff enforce and follow rules and regulations including but not limited to written and/or oral directives and special instructions in addition to policies and procedures which dictate daily routine and emergency procedures.
Security staff provide intervention for adult male felons in the custody of the Flathead Valley Reentry Center by facilitating and/or overseeing facility entrance security first aid janitorial and housekeeping duties completed by offenders transportation of offenders offender movement both inside and out of the facility as well as other services as required.
Minimum Physical/Mental Requirements
Climbing
Lift up to 50 pounds
Walking
Lifting pushing pulling or dragging heavy furniture equipment or people with assistance up to 100 pounds with assistance
Ability to respond to verbal communication alarms telephones and radio communication equipment
Patrolled terrain may be uneven
Work patrolling buildings or grounds may occur in all types of weather
Work may occur during irregular hours or at night
Regular contact with offenders other employees and the public is required
Respond in the event of an emergency which may include working long hours mandatory overtimes reporting to work prior to the start of the shift or staying after the shift normally ends
Work may be stressful
Must remain alert and responsive throughout their shift
Able to stand for long periods of time
Must be physically and legally able to drive a vehicle
UPON HIRE
Successful completion of on-the-job training.
Annual TB testing is mandatory.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.
State of Montana Application
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)
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent and a valid drivers license are required.
One year of experience in a security-related field is preferred.
A background check including criminal records check child/patient/offender abuse registries will be required prior to being hired.
Employment Type
Full-Time
