A Probation Officer or Correctional Treatment Specialist supervises criminal offenders who have been placed on probation as part of a court sentence. Meets with offenders and families, monitors activities, and checks to see that the terms of the probation are being followed. Arranges social services for the offender such as drug rehab or job training; writes reports and recommendations to the court.
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 Disciplinary Hearings Officer presides over, conducts, or adjudicates hearings to determine legal rights, duties, and privileges of parties or review and decide claims and complaints. The position will confer with individuals or organizations involved, monitor and direct activities and conduct consistent with due process standard, legal procedures and orderly hearings. This position will also issue written opinions and decisions subject to judicial review, as well as research and analyze laws, regulations, policies, and precent decisions to prepare for hearings and determine conclusions. In addition, the disciplinary hearings officer will assess witness credibility and explain reasonable inferences regarding decisions, as well as direct the submission of information and attendance of witnesses and the parties' participation in the hearing.
QUALIFICATIONS
The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to: Ability to conduct legal research and administrative hearings Ability to write legal documents The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, as well as 3 or more years of job-related experience in legal writing, conducting legal research, and administrative hearings. Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
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:
$ 30.97 - 35.07
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 :
Billings Agency :
Department of Corrections Union :
Montana Federation of Public Employees Posting Date :
Jul 14, 2026, 3:52:05 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Jul 27, 2026, 12:59:00
