Probation Parole Officer

Probation & Parole OfficerBillings, MTThe 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 DOC 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.Hourly Rate – 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.Position Overview – The Probation and Parole Officer, guided by the DOC mission, plays a central role in managing the correctional population, promoting public safety and encouraging offenders to make positive life‑changing decisions for their future.ResponsibilitiesCooperate with the public and criminal justice system and supervise and counsel 80–100 offenders.Conduct pre‑sentence investigations and make placement recommendations concerning those offenders sentenced to the DOC.Prepare written pre‑sentence investigation reports for the District Court and Parole Board, including recommendations for rehabilitation, treatment plans, conditions of probation, need for incarceration, and appropriate level of incarceration.Refer offenders to appropriate resources or programs using department supervision standards, a risk‑and‑needs assessment, and knowledge of state and community resources, and monitor client progress for compliance.Investigate alleged violations of probation or parole using knowledge of policies & procedures, search warrants, and investigations.Arrest and detain violators and testify in district court and information hearings relative to sentencing or revocation of client's probation or parole status.Handle situations in which probation & parole offenders or inmates become hostile and pose a physical threat, using Oleoresin Capsicum "O.C. Spray", firearms, and handcuffs.Work varying schedules, including nights, weekends, and be available 24/7 when called upon to assist any DOC facility or law‑enforcement agency.Travel up to 10 % of the time for job duties and training.QualificationsAt least a college degree in a related field such as criminology, psychology, social work, sociology, or guidance and counseling, plus formal training in behavioral sciences.Experience in corrections/detention, criminology, education, medicine, psychiatry, psychology, law, law enforcement, social work, sociology, psychiatric nursing, or guidance and counseling may substitute for educational requirements at the rate of 1 year of experience for 9 months formal education, subject to departmental approval.Must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age, and possess a valid Montana driver's license.Must be fingerprinted for a criminal history search and have a good moral character as determined by a thorough background screen.Must have no felony convictions or convictions for a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or be subject to a court order of protection.Must be of good moral character and have a high‑school diploma, GED, or equivalent.Post Basic Certification is required after training at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy and one year of employment with DOC.Application ProcessRequired application materials include a resume and the State of Montana Application. Applications missing required documentation will not be considered.BenefitsThe DOC participates in E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I‑9, 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. Benefits may include health insurance, paid leave & holidays, and a retirement plan.Legal NoticesBrady Act & Lautenberg Amendment: Any person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or under a court order of protection for an intimate partner or child cannot possess firearms. Candidates with such convictions or orders are not qualified for this position.Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003: Any person who has engaged in sexual abuse in a correctional facility, or who has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, is not qualified for this position.Tobacco Free: The use of all tobacco products is prohibited in DOC buildings and secure care facilities.Equal Employment OpportunityThe State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor unrelated to merit and qualifications.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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