Transportation Officer - Central

Transportation Officer - Central - (25141783)

TRANSPORTATION OFFICER - Central Region

MONTANA STATE PRISON

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 inmates, staff and visitors of Montana State Prison and Montana Correctional Enterprises. Transportation Officers are responsible for a wide variety of security duties relative to the safe, orderly, and cost-effective operation of inmate transports for the Montana Department of Corrections.

• Supervise offenders, on and off property
  
• Conducts thorough inspections and searches of inmates, buildings, and grounds
  
• Performs security observation and inspection
  
• Prepares documentation regarding institutional matters, such as incident reports, disciplinary documentation, counts and logs
  
• Operates security equipment
  
• Recognizes critical behavior and provides intervention for offenders
  
• Restrains and controls offenders
  
• Responds to emergencies
  
• Enforces and follows rules and regulations
  
• Ensures offenders� basic needs are met
  
• May be assigned to full time Transportation duty
  
• Secure transportation of inmates
  

The hourly rate of this position will increase by $1.00 per hour or 2.5%, whichever is greater, effective July 1, 2025 and July 1, 2026, in accordance with HB13. Pay increases for union positions are contingent upon a ratified collective bargaining agreement.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

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 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

• High school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver�s license are required.
  
• Two years of progressively responsible Correctional Officer experience is preferred.
  
• A background check including criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries will be required prior to being hired.
  
• A background form, pre-interview questionnaire must be completed prior to interviewing for position.
  
• Basic POST Certification is preferred, must be obtained within one year.
  

Applicant Pool Statement If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Training Assignment This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $ 24.51 - 27.86 Hourly

Telework Eligibility Not Telework Eligible
Benefits Package Eligibility Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings 1
Employee Status Regular
Schedule Full-Time
Job Type Standard
Shift Variable
Travel Yes, 75 % of the Time

Primary Location Deer Lodge
Other Locations Butte, Helena, Great Falls
Agency Department of Corrections
Union Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date Aug 6, 2025, 12:37:47 PM
Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Aug 14, 2025, 12:59:00 AM
Required Application Materials None

Contact Name Jared Hardman | Contact Email Jared.Hardman@mt.gov | Contact Phone 406-415-6303