Correctional Officer

MISSION: The Montana Department of Corrections staff enhances public safety, supports the victims of crime, promotes positive change in offender behavior, and reintegrates offenders into the community.

If you're looking for an opportunity to affect positive change in the community and at work explore the opportunities available to you through the Montana Department of Corrections, you may be the person we've been looking for to join our team as well!

BENEFITS: Upon date of hire, employees are eligible for state paid premiums toward employee “core” medical, dental, and basic life insurance coverage. Dependent coverage and supplemental options are also available. Employees earn 15 working days of annual leave, 12 days of sick leave and 10-11 paid holidays each year. Membership in a Retirement System with a state contribution begins upon the first day of employment (vesting criteria applies). Flexible schedules may be considered.

The Montana Department of Correction is an Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. As such, women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.


Qualifications:


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

Be a citizen of the United States of America;

Be at least 18 years of age;

Be fingerprinted for a criminal history search;

Not have been convicted of a crime for which s/he could have been imprisoned in a federal or state penitentiary;

Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background screen;

Be a high school graduate or issued a GED or its equivalent;

Be free from any mental or physical conditions as determined by a physician; and,

Possess or be eligible for a valid Montana driver’s license.

Eligible Training Assignment:

15.31