Transportation Sergeant

JOB OVERVIEW: This position is responsible for the overall safety and security of Montana Department of Corrections Transportation department. The Sergeant 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. Supervise offenders, on and off property Conduct 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 Supervise and direct work of at least 2 FTE Correctional Officers within assigned area. Maintain order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, and laws.

QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma and Basic POST Certification is required. Valid driver's license is required. Two years correctional officer experience is preferred. A knowledge of the functions, procedures, organization, and governing laws and regulations of the corrections system and the prison, modern security techniques, record keeping procedures. Skills in the use of modern security equipment, de-escalating volatile situations, and interacting with inmates effectively. 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.

BENEFITS: Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits. State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application. Require Application Materials: State Application Resume Cover letter 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

Salary: $34.82 - $34.82 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, 25% of the Time Primary Location: Deer Lodge Agency: Department of Corrections Union: 000 - None