Transportation Lieutenant
1 month ago
TRANSPORATION LIEUTENANT
PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPORT SERVICES
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
Multiple, successful applicants in this recruitment, may be placed in a pool and moved into temporary openings as needed. If a permanent position becomes available within six months of interview selection, applicant may be moved into the position permanently.
JOB OVERVIEW – This position is responsible for the overall safety and security of Montana Department of Corrections Transportation department. The Lieutenant helps ensure the transportation department is operated for the safety of the public, as well as the incarceration, treatment, and rehabilitation of the inmate population through supervising transportation staff and performing administrative duties.
Manage correctional officers and subordinate correctional supervisors. Maintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations. Monitor behavior of subordinates to ensure alert, courteous, and professional behavior toward inmates, parolees, fellow employees, visitors, and the public. Complete administrative paperwork or supervise the preparation or maintenance of records, forms, or reports. Supervise activities, such as searches, shakedowns, inspections, or tours. May set up or modify work schedules or assignments.The hourly rate of this position will increase by $1.50 per hour or 4% whichever is greater starting July 1, 2024, in accordance with HB13.
This position will primarily be based out of Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge, Montana.
PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER INFORMATION
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; AND, Possess or be eligible for a valid Montana driver’s license.REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS –
State of Montana Application Resume Cover Letter Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process, please make sure all attachments are marked as RELEVANT If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and reference checks will be conducted for this position.BENEFITS –
Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF. Look to learn more and see if you may qualify
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 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 is 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)
QUALIFICATIONS –
Associate degree in criminal justice is required (Experience may be substituted for education at the rate of two years’ experience to one year education) OR Four years in a uniformed security position: correctional officer, sergeant, law enforcement, etc. Law enforcement / Corrections experience is preferred. Two years supervisory experience required which may be included in prior stated experience requirement. Basic POST Certification is required, Intermediate POST obtained within one year.