Collections Technician

Munro Footwear Group; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Montana Department of Corrections seeks a Collections Technician to ensure accurate collection and distribution of felony offender restitution for the State of Montana. The role interfaces with courts, probation/parole, officials, and victims to maintain an efficient, compliant process.

Strong accounting knowledge is essential for this position. The role requires interpreting court orders, responding to inquiries, and providing status updates to partners and internal staff, while handling AP/AR,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• One year of job-related experience or education in accounting, financial transactions, or bookkeeping.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Ensure restitution funds are accurately collected and distributed for the State of Montana.
• Serve as liaison to courts, probation and parole officers, officials, and victims.
• Interpret court orders and provide account status updates to partners and staff.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable, deposits, and reconciliation within restitution system.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Transactions

Bookkeeping

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description - Collections Technician (26141914)

Position Title:

Collections Technician - ( 26141914 )

COLLECTIONS TECHNICIAN
DIRECTOR’S OFFICE
HELENA, 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 Director’s Office provides critical support to the department’s executive team through communications, financial services, legal services, and human resources. The landscape of corrections is constantly evolving, and this team is at the forefront of managing this change on behalf of Montana citizens. Join us today!

The Collections Technician plays a vital role in ensuring felony offender restitution is accurately collected and distributed for the State of Montana. This position serves as the Department of Corrections’ liaison to courts, State and Federal Probation and Parole Officers, government officials, and victims of crime—building strong relationships to keep the restitution process efficient, compliant, and transparent. The technician interprets court orders, responds to inquiries from victims and offenders, and provides account status updates to justice partners and internal staff.

In addition, the Collections Technician manages detailed financial tasks including accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, and reconciliation within the Department’s restitution system. Success in this role requires precise attention to detail, strong technical accounting skills, and a solid understanding of State and Federal laws and policies governing restitution. This position directly supports victims’ rights and contributes to the integrity of Montana’s correctional system.

QUALIFICATIONS
The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• High School Diploma

One year of job‑related experience or education in accounting, financial transactions, or bookkeeping

Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Effective March 16, 2026, this agency 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: $25.04 - 25.04 Hourly

Telework Eligibility : Not Telework Eligible

Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

2 Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

Helena Agency : Department of Corrections Union : 000 - None

Posting Date

Sep 8, 2026, 4:26:22 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Sep 21, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name : Macee Larkins | Contact Email : [e-mail] | Contact Phone : [phone] Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the 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.