CLASSIFICATION ASSISTANT

TECHNICAL CORRECTIONAL SERVICES BUREAU

DEER LODGE, MT

MISSION - Montana Department of Corrections is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment.

If you want to work making positive changes in the community the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!

JOB OVERVIEW – This position is assigned to the support services division, which provides expertise, oversight and practical service to the secure facilities in area of Inmate Classification and Inmate Grievance. There are approximately 700 employees supported by this Team. This position is primarily responsible to assure the operational success of the classification system.

The position functions semi-independently with direct supervision from the Program Manager. The position provides information via reports to Administration and other staff and helps review procedures to assure the most effective and efficient systems for recording, tracking and reporting data. The position regularly deals with confidential information, and the incumbent must be able to safeguard that confidential status.

Work is performed in a penal institution for adult male felons. Duties include direct exposure to potentially dangerous inmates who may be upset with a determination in PREA cases, Placement, or other Departmental decisions. Serving notice of errors in classifications and movement requests, or incomplete project assignments from staff who disagree with a decision. The Prison compound is extensive, and the incumbent will be expected to go to the various locations occasionally. The job also entails occasional lifting/carrying up to 40 pounds.

QUALIFICATIONS – High school diploma or GED and at least three years of job-related work experience at an executive level.

Work experience must include office operations, business communications using standard and specialized software applications, including word processing, databases, and spreadsheets as well as the ability to learn and use new applications.

Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.

APPLICATION MATERIALS – Resume, Cover Letter, and State of Montana Application

Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and reference checks will be conducted for this position.

BENEFITS - Health, dental, vision & prescription coverage for self or dependents available from date of hire, 15 paid vacation days, 12 sick days & 10-11 paid holidays annually, and membership in Retirement system with state contribution (vesting applies). Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF.

For more information: http://statecareers.mt.gov/Portals/103/StatewideBenefitsFlyer.pdf

NOTICES

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.

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

The Montana Department of Corrections is an EOE/M/F/D/V/SO (Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority, Female, Disabled, Veteran, Sexual Orientation)

High school diploma or GED and at least three years of job-related work experience at an executive level.

Work experience must include office operations, business communications using standard and specialized software applications, including word processing, databases, and spreadsheets as well as the ability to learn and use new applications.

Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.