Correctional Sergeant

Munro Footwear Group; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Montana Department of Corrections seeks a Correctional Sergeant for the Flathead Valley Reentry Center in Kalispell, MT. This role oversees daily security operations, guides security staff, and ensures the facility runs smoothly while supporting rehabilitation efforts for offenders.

If you are a steady leader who thrives in a mission-driven environment focused on accountability and community safety, this is your opportunity to impact both the facility and the people under care.

Qualifications

• Completion of Corrections & Detention Officer Basic Training within the first year of employment.
• Two years security-related experience.
• One year of supervisory experience.
• Must pass a background and fingerprint check.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily security operations and guide security staff.
• Ensure the facility runs smoothly and remains secure.
• Protect the public and support rehabilitation efforts for offenders.

Skills

Security experience

Supervisory experience

Background check

Driver's license

Communication skills

De-escalation

Education

Corrections & Detention Officer Basic Training

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description - Correctional Sergeant (26142238)

Position Title:

Correctional Sergeant - ( 26142238 )

CORRECTIONAL SERGEANTFLATHEAD VALLEY REENTRY CENTERKALISPELL 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 Flathead Valley Reentry Center (FVRC) plays an integral role in shaping the way we deliver structure and accountability while supporting success for residents returning to their community at this first-ever, DOC-owned and operated prerelease center. We’re making generational changes at the DOC. Help us build the future of corrections in Montana.

As a Correctional Sergeant at the Flathead Valley Re‑Entry Center, you will play a vital part in maintaining the safety, security, and integrity of a facility dedicated to helping individuals successfully return to the community.

In this role, you will oversee daily security operations, guide and support security staff, and ensure the facility functions smoothly and responsibly. The Sergeant is entrusted with protecting the public, upholding secure practices, and supporting treatment and rehabilitation efforts for the offender population. This position blends hands‑on security work with key administrative responsibilities—offering both challenge and purpose every single day.

If you’re a steady leader who thrives in a mission‑driven environment focused on accountability, transformation, and community safety, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Successful completion of Corrections & Detention Officer Basic Training at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy within the first year of employment.
• Two years security-related experience.
• One year of supervisory experience.
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.
• A training assignment may be considered based on facility needs.
• Must pass a background and fingerprint check.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of on-the-job training is required.
• Skills in the use of modern security equipment, de-escalating volatile situations, and interacting with offenders effectively are desired.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER

This position requires POST Basic Certification after attending training at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy and successfully completing one year of employment with the Department of Corrections. In addition to the training and experience requirements, to be POST Certified, the successful candidate(s) must:

• Be a citizen of the United States of America.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be fingerprinted for a criminal history search.
• Not been convicted of a crime for which could have led to being imprisoned in a federal or state penitentiary.
• Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background screen.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess or be eligible for a valid Montana driver’s license.

NOTICES

• Brady Act & Lautenberg Amendment - Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or is the subject of a court order of protection for "an intimate partner or child of such intimate partner" cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, U.S.C., Section 922(g)(91)). Candidates who have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or were issued a court order of protection are not qualified for this position.
• 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) was civically 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: $

33.82 - 33.82 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

Variable

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

Kalispell

Agency

Department of Corrections

Union

000 - None

Posting Date

Sep 3, 2026, 10:48:05 PM

Closing Date

Sep 18, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

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.