Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant - ( 26141460 )

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT PROBATION & PAROLE SHELBY, MT OR CUT BANK, MT

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you! The Public Safety Division operates Montana's prisons safely and securely and provides supervision and support for offenders in the community through its Probation and Parole Bureau. The work performed in this division is integral to the department's mission to create a safer Montana through accountability, rehabilitation, and empowerment. Make a difference! Join us today! The Administrative Assistant is responsible for a variety of administrative, developmental, operational, and other activities in support of agency work.

These tasks include:

Managing phone calls for the assigned office; refers complaints and concerns with offenders, offender's families, criminal justice system members and the general public to the appropriate staff. Creates and/or prepares letters, memos, forms, meeting schedules, reports, etc., using word processing, spreadsheet, and database and/or presentation software. Maintains data logs in established software programs and produces statistical information upon request. Coordinates and schedules meetings as requested; makes all necessary travel arrangements for staff as requested. Has daily initial contact with offenders, visitors, and others who may be hostile or under the influence of substances. Travel to alternate office (Shelby or Cut Bank) will be required up to 25% of the time. The hourly rate of this position will increase by $1.00 per hour or 2.5%, whichever is greater, effective July 1, 2026, in accordance with

HB13. QUALIFICATIONS

The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through combination of education and experience equivalent a high school diploma or equivalent and 1 to 2 years of job-related work experience. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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. 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 The Department of Corrections participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/ . NOTICES Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) - Any person who has 1) engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution; 2) 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 3) been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in activity as described in the latter, are not qualified for this position. Tobacco Free - The use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes is prohibited in Department of Corrections buildings. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is prohibited.

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:

$ 22.97 - 22.97

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 :

Day Job Travel :

Yes, 5 % of the

Time Primary Location :

Shelby Other Locations :

Cut Bank Agency :

Department of Corrections Union :

Montana Federation of Public Employees Posting Date :

Jun 1, 2026, 6:49:56 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Jun 23, 2026, 5:59:00

AM Required Application Materials :

Cover Letter, Resume Contact Name :

Brianna Johnson |

Contact Email :

brianna.johnson2@mt.gov |

Contact Phone :

406-444-1511 The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application. State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.