*PROBATION AND PAROLE CAPTAIN* *BILLINGS PROBATION OFFICE* *BILLINGS, 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 –* * Regional recommendations are made to the respective Bureau Chiefs on policies, programs and department positions to guide the work effort of the agency. * Monitors results of work efforts and program effectiveness. * Implements and is directly accountable for Department programs and policies in the region. * Provides coordination of activities within the region with local, state, and federal agencies and private corporations and groups. * Serves as a member of the Bureau and Divisional senior management team. * Regional Captains are also called upon toarrest, detain violators, and testify in district court and information hearings relative to sentencing or revocation of client’s probation or parole status. Officers are trained to handle situations if probation & parole offenders or inmates become hostile & pose a physical threat. This may require the use of force and deployment of various force options. * May be called back to work at any hour of the day and an officer may need to physically make an arrest, engage in forced entry and either employ or be in proximity of firearms or other dangerous weapons and access closed or hazardous areas. * Must reside in area and be within a 30-minute response time to the office. May be occasionally scheduled to work alternative shifts such as evenings and weekends. Travel may be required. *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: 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 have been convicted of a crime for which s/he could have been imprisoned in a federal or state penitentiary; 5. Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background screen; 6. Be a high school graduate or issued a GED or its equivalent; AND, 7. Possess or be eligible for a valid Montana driver’s license. *REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS –* * Cover Letter * Resume * State of Montana Application /Applications missing required documentation will not be considered./ 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 here 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 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) ** *QUALIFICATIONS -*Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Corrections, Public Administration, a Social Science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university as well as five or more years of job-related work experience. Three years’ experience in a management or supervisory position that was responsible for the oversight of personnel and or programs associated with law enforcement, public safety or a criminal justice agency. **Title:** *Probation and Parole Captain* **Location:** *Billings* **Requisition ID:** *24143424*