PREA & Grievance Compliance Officer

State of Montana; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Montana Department of Corrections is seeking a dedicated PREA/Grievance Program Officer for the Flathead Valley Reentry Center in Kalispell. The role protects safety, rights, and dignity, supporting PREA compliance and a comprehensive grievance process from day one.

You will lead investigations, collect evidence, and prepare reports while coordinating training and data reporting to agency leadership. A bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, business, or a related field.
• Two years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and oversight of PREA compliance activities.
• Conduct administrative investigations involving offenders, staff, volunteers, and contractors.
• Collect evidence, prepare PREA Summary Reports, and maintain case files.
• Review incident reports to identify PREA concerns or unusual activity.
• Interview victims, witnesses, and subjects using proper investigative techniques.
• Testify in criminal, civil, or administrative proceedings as the department’s representative.
• Manage all aspects of the facility grievance program and ensure staff are trained in procedures.
• Provide accessible information to offenders on initiating and using the grievance process.
• Track, analyze, and report PREA and grievance data to leadership for transparency and improvement.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services, business, or a related field

Job description

Montana Department of Corrections is seeking a dedicated PREA/Grievance Program Officer for the Flathead Valley Reentry Center in Kalispell. The role protects safety, rights, and dignity, supporting PREA compliance and a comprehensive grievance process from day one.

You will lead investigations, collect evidence, and prepare reports while coordinating training and data reporting to agency leadership. A bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience are required.