Probation and Parole Captain

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.

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 addition to the training and experience requirements to be POST Certified the successful candidate(s) must:

1. Be a citizen of the United States of America;
2. Be at least 18 years of age;
3. Be fingerprinted for a criminal history search;
4. Not have been convicted of a crime for which s/he could have been imprisoned in a federal or state penitentiary;
5. Be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background screen;
6. Be a high school graduate or issued a GED or its equivalent; AND
7. 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

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.

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.

PROBATION AND PAROLE CAPTAIN

MISSOULA PROBATION OFFICE

MISSOULA MT

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!

The Public Safety Division operates Montanas prisons safely and securely and provides supervision and support for offenders in the community through its Probation and Parole Bureau. The work performed in this division is integral to the departments mission to create a safer Montana through accountability rehabilitation and empowerment. Make a difference! Join us today!

The Probation and Parole Captain position guided by the Department of Corrections (DOC) mission plays a central role in managing the correctional population promoting public safety and encouraging offenders to make positive life changing decisions for their future.

• 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.