Civil Applicant

Water Resources Office; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

E-Verify participation

Job summary

Montana Department of Justice is seeking a Civil Applicant Technician for the Crime Information Bureau in Helena. You will provide technical and administrative support, including CJIN access, Criminal History Records System entries, and fingerprint capture for licensing and employment.

The role emphasizes data handling, background checks, and customer service, with duties expanding to other tasks as needed. Requires staying compliant and completing training within six months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 2–3 years of related experience.
• Experience in clerical data entry, data processing, recording, and logs.
• CJIN Certification is required and can be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Process dispositions and court orders for entry into CHRS.
• Capture fingerprints from the public for licensing and employment.
• Process employment and licensing background checks and provide customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Clerical skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CJIN Certification

Job description

Job Description - Civil Applicant (26142550)

Position Title:

Division Overview

Montana’s Division of Criminal Investigation is a diverse public safety team of professionals who provide a full range of criminal investigative services to state, local, and tribal law enforcement. From homicide investigations to illegal narcotics, criminal records, cybercrime, human trafficking, missing persons, or through training and certifying public safety officers, DCI serves as the hub in providing critical law enforcement support. The professionals within DCI are the lifeline of support for public safety. With a doctrine of service, honor, and justice, this statewide organization provides the best in critical, accurate, and timely service to protect our citizens.

Job Overview

This position is a Civil Applicant Technician and provides technical and administrative support for the Crime Information Bureau in the areas of customer service, Criminal Justice Information Network (CJIN) access and Criminal History Records System (CHRS) information. It provides research and clerical assistance to the Bureau. This position is responsible for processing dispositions and court orders for entry into the criminal history record system. In addition, this position is required to capture fingerprints from the public for licensing and employment purposes. This position also processes employment and licensing criminal history background checks. It also performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum qualifications for this position are typically acquired by a combination of education and experience that includes a High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 to 3 years of job-related experience.

Experience examples: Clerical experience performing data entry and/or data processing procedures; preparation of input & output materials involving coding, batching, cataloging, posting; reviewing reports, maintaining logs and records; experience in bookkeeping or accounting.

CJIN Certification is required but can be obtained within the first six months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• A current Criminal Justice Information Network (CJIN) Certification

Special Instructions

The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant’s qualification may include but are not limited to an evaluation of the résumé and cover letter, a structured interview, performance test, academic transcripts, reference/background checks and fingerprint checks.

Additional materials, references or information submitted by the applicant, but not requested, will not be considered.

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:

• Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays
• This Organization Participates in E-Verify

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 : Not Applicable

Salary

22.28 - 22.48 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

No

Primary Location

Helena Agency : Department of Justice Union : 000 - None

Posting Date

Oct 7, 2026, 4:04:49 PM

Closing Date

Oct 23, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials : Resume

Contact Name : Rebecca Tatafu | Contact Email : [e-mail] | Contact Phone : [phone]

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.