Correctional Sergeant

CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT

MONTANA WOMEN'S PRISON

BILLINGS, 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 Montana's 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 department's mission to create a safer Montana through accountability, rehabilitation, and empowerment.  Make a difference!  Join us today!

The Correctional Sergeant is responsible for supervising and directing the work of Correctional Officers within their assigned area, as well as maintaining order, discipline and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies and laws.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• High School Diploma

• Valid Driver's License

• Two years of experience as a Correctional Officer

• One year of supervisory experience

• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted
   

  
  

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER:

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:

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 been convicted of a crime for which could have led to being imprisoned in a federal or state penitentiary.

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

6. Have a high school diploma or equivalent.

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

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous 

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the .

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 File”. In 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

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 -  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.

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

*!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 agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. 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.