DOC Training Coordinator

State of Montana; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

State of Montana Benefits

PSLF program available

Job summary

Montana Department of Corrections is seeking a DOC Training Coordinator to elevate public safety skills through high-quality staff development. You will train Corrections employees across basic, in-service, and advanced courses while coordinating with staff instructors to implement the DOC Training Plan.

As part of the training team, you’ll work with Trainers, Management, and the DOC Training Manager to ensure consistent curricula across facilities and divisions, extending impact to Judges,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required or alternative combinations may offset education requirements.
• Experience with field training officer (FTO) programs preferred.
• Instructor Development certification and membership in an advanced training team (e.g., SRT, STG) exempt the degree requirement.
• Experience with Probation, Law Enforcement, or Detention is highly sought after.

Responsibilities

• Train Corrections employees across basic, in-service, and advanced professional courses.
• Collaborate with fellow Trainers, Management, and DOC Training Manager to ensure consistent curriculum.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver curriculum across DOC facilities and divisions.
• Engage with external partners including Judges, Youth Courts, Tribal Agencies, and other law enforcement groups.

Skills

Instructor Development certification

FTO program experience

Public safety training

Collaborative training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Education, Human Resources, Business Admin, Public Admin (or related field)

Job description

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!

Are you a seasoned trainer with a passion for strengthening public safety and developing others? The Montana Department of Corrections is seeking a DOC Training Coordinator who is passionate about elevating public safety skills through high‑quality staff development. In this role, you will train Corrections employees across basic, in‑service, and advanced professional courses while working closely with other staff instructors to ensure the DOC Training Plan is implemented. Your work will directly contribute to the excellence of our team members by ensuring consistent delivery of department‑and position‑specific training that supports continuous learning and professional growth.

As a key member of our training team, you'll collaborate with fellow Trainers, Management, and the DOC Training Manager to develop, coordinate, and deliver curriculum that remains consistent across DOC facilities, and divisions. Beyond internal training, this role also extends its impact to external partners, including Judges, Youth Courts, Tribal Agencies, county adult and juvenile detention centers, regional prisons, and various Law Enforcement agencies. If you're driven, collaborative, and committed to strengthening public safety across Montana

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Education, Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration or another related field that can be directly associated to the Corrections field, or Training.
• Individuals with prior course instruction experience, Instructor Development certification, and membership in an advanced training team (such as SRT, STG, etc.) are exempt from the degree requirement.
• Experience in, or with a Field Training Officer (FTO) program preferred.
• Prior Probation, Law Enforcement, or Detention experience is highly sought after
• Demonstration of competencies may be used to offset some of the education and experience requirements.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

BENEFITS

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits. State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program .

NOTICES

• Criminal history check
• Child/patient/offender abuse registries
• Reference checks

The Department of Corrections 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/.

• 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.