Interstate Compact Agent

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma and at least 2 years of job-related experience. College or vocational training in Public Administration Public Relations Human Services Business Administration Criminal Justice or a related field preferred; 2 years of experience in case management preferred.

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.

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.

INTERSTATE COMPACT AGENT

PROBATION AND PAROLE

HELENA 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!

This Interstate Compact Agent guided by the Department of Corrections mission plays a central role in managing the correctional population promoting public safety and determining the future of each felony offender.

• The interstate compact agent cooperates with and solicits information from the public and criminal justice system

• The agent supervises and counsels 500 to 700 offenders who have been convicted of a felony. Develops and submits interstate placement investigations at the request of probation/parole officers the Board of Pardons and Parole or Adult Probation and Parole facilities organizes.

• The agent makes placement recommendations or sanctions/interventions recommendations concerning those offenders sentenced to the Department of Corrections or the prison. Agent uses skills knowledge of laws rules and regulations pertaining to probation parole incarceration rehabilitation and treatment programs and knowledge of behavioral science to determine placement.

• The agent monitors probation and parole offenders inmates parolees and conditional release offenders and refers offenders to appropriate resources or programs using departments prescribed supervision standards knowledge of state and community resources and compact rules and procedures.

• Agent performs related work as required.

• Must have skills and abilities to equally balance social work and law enforcement duties.