MoveOps Bureau Chief

Helena, MT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 26 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Outstanding leadership and change management skills;
Strong relationship-building and communication skills;
Strong negotiation analytical problem-solving organizational and decision-making skills;
Demonstrates integrity and ability to adhere to ethical standards; including when navigating high profile situations; and
Ability to effectively manage and respond to politically sensitive and controversial issues and handle public criticism.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree in criminal justice public administration behavioral sciences or a related field.
Minimum offive (5) yearsof progressively responsible experience in corrections institutional operations or offender management.
At leasttwo (2) yearsof supervisory or leadership experience in a correctional or public safety setting.
Demonstrated experience managing complex logistics or population movement systems.

Alternate combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in criminal justice public administration or a related field.
Experience with offender classification systems and institutional placement protocols.
Familiarity with community-based corrections including pre-release treatment and transitional housing programs.
Experience working with data systems for population tracking and forecasting.

BENEFITS

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generousState of Montana Benefits.

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

Cover Letter
Resume
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.

The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete background and driving record checks.

NOTICES

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 is 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)

MOVEOPS BUREAU CHIEF

PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION

HELENA MT

The Montana Department of Corrections creates a safer Montana through accountability rehabilitation & empowerment. We aim to promote and contribute to the success of individuals engaged within the criminal justice system while providing safety and security for victims and Montana communities.

If you want to work making positive changes in the community the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!

TheMoveOps Bureau Chiefleads and oversees all aspects of offender movement institutional placement classification and community-based transitions within the correctional system. This includes managing secure transport facility assignments and strategic placement into pre-release centers treatment programs and transitional housing. The role also provides leadership and oversight of the offender classification process ensuring accurate custody level determinations and programmatic placements. The Bureau Chief ensures safe efficient and rehabilitative movement of individuals across the correctional continuum from intake to reentry.

Key Responsibilities

Direct and manage statewide offender transport operations.
Oversee institutional placement decisions in alignment with classification security medical and programmatic needs.
Lead a team of transport officers placement coordinators and support staff; ensure training compliance and performance standards are met.
Provide strategic oversight of the offender classification process ensuring accurate custody level determinations and programmatic placements aligned with departmental policy and public safety goals.
Supervise classification staff and ensure consistency fairness and legal compliance in all classification decisions across facilities.
Collaborate with facility wardens internal subject matter experts and external partners to optimize bed space and reduce bottlenecks.
Develop and implement policies and procedures related to movement operations ensuring alignment with legal mandates transport data and departmental goals.
Monitor population trends including daily county jail holds and provide strategic recommendations to executive leadership on capacity planning and institutional flow.
Ensure safety accountability and transparency in all movement-related operations.

The MoveOps Bureau Chief reports to the Public Safety Division Chief.

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.

Required Experience:

Chief

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESOutstanding leadership and change management skills;Strong relationship-building and communication skills;Strong negotiation analytical problem-solving organizational and decision-making skills;Demonstrates integrity and ability to adhere to ethical standards; ...