Corrections Transportation Leader

Taleo; Deer Lodge (MT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Montana Department of Corrections Transportation division seeks a Sergeant to oversee transportation staff, supervise officers, and ensure safety for the public and inmates. You will enforce policies, monitor conduct, and handle administrative tasks in a high-security environment.

Requirements include an Associate degree in criminal justice or four years in a uniformed security role, plus two years of supervisory experience and POST certification with Intermediate within a year.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in criminal justice is required (Experience may be substituted for education at the rate of two years’ experience to one year education).
• Four years in a uniformed security position: correctional officer, sergeant, law enforcement, etc. Law enforcement / Corrections experience is preferred.
• Two years supervisory experience required which may be included in prior stated experience requirement.
• Basic POST Certification is required, Intermediate POST obtained within one year.

Responsibilities

• Manage correctional officers and subordinate correctional supervisors.
• Maintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.
• Monitor behavior of subordinates to ensure alert, courteous, and professional behavior toward inmates, parolees, fellow employees, visitors, and the public.
• Complete administrative paperwork or supervise the preparation or maintenance of records, forms, or reports.
• Supervise activities, such as searches, shakedowns, inspections, or tours.
• May set up or modify work schedules or assignments.

Skills

Supervisory experience

POST Certification

Education

Associate degree in criminal justice

Four years in a uniformed security position

Job description

The Montana Department of Corrections Transportation division seeks a Sergeant to oversee transportation staff, supervise officers, and ensure safety for the public and inmates. You will enforce policies, monitor conduct, and handle administrative tasks in a high-security environment.

Requirements include an Associate degree in criminal justice or four years in a uniformed security role, plus two years of supervisory experience and POST certification with Intermediate within a year.