Administrative Assistant

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.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Only online applications are accepted. By applying online you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

To initiate an application and be considered you must attach your resume cover letter and mark the attachments as a Relevant your cover letter state why you are applying for the position and anything that makes you uniquely qualified. Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

Successful applicants will be subject to:

• Criminal history check

• Child/patient/offender abuse registries

• Reference checks

The Department of Corrections participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing form I-9 your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify please visit the E-Verify website found here Rape Elimination Act (PREA) - Any person who has 1) engaged in sexual abuse in a prison jail lockup community confinement facility juvenile facility or other institution; 2) 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 3) been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in activity as described in the latter are not qualified for this position.

Tobacco Free -The use of all tobacco products including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes is prohibited in Department of Corrections secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is prohibited.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

PROBATION & PAROLE

SHELBY MT OR CUT BANK 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 Administrative Assistant is responsible for a variety of administrative developmental operational and other activities in support of agency work. These tasks include:

• Managing phone calls for the assigned office; refers complaints and concerns with offenders offenders families criminal justice system members and the general public to the appropriate staff.

• Creates and/or prepares letters memos forms meeting schedules reports etc. using word processing spreadsheet and database and/or presentation software.

• Maintains data logs in established software programs and produces statistical information upon request.

• Coordinates and schedules meetings as requested; make all necessary travel arrangements for staff as requested.

• Has daily initial contact with offenders visitors and others who may be hostile or under the influence of substances.

• Travel to alternate office (Shelby or Cut Bank) will be required up to 25% of the time.

The hourly rate of this position will increase by $1.00 per hour or 2.5% whichever is greater effective July 1 2026 in accordance with HB13.