PREA & Grievance Program Lead

State of Montana; Montana; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

State employee benefits

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

State of Montana is seeking a dedicated PREA/Grievance Program Officer for the Flathead Valley Reentry Center in Kalispell, MT. This role leads PREA compliance activities, conducts investigations, maintains case files, and oversees grievance processes to ensure safety, rights, and dignity.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in human services, business, or a related field and at least two years of relevant experience. Alternative combinations may be considered. State benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, business, or a related field.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and oversight of all facility PREA compliance activities.
• Conduct administrative investigations involving offenders, staff, volunteers, and contractors, supporting attorneys, prosecutors, and agency leadership when legal or disciplinary action is required.
• Collect evidence, prepare thorough PREA Summary Reports, and maintain complete investigative case files.
• Review facility incident reports to identify potential PREA concerns or unusual staff/offender activity.
• Locate and interview victims, witnesses, and subjects using proper administrative investigative techniques.
• Testify in criminal, civil, or administrative proceedings as the department’s investigative representative.
• Manage all aspects of the facility grievance program, including collecting, reviewing, tracking, and responding to offender grievances.
• Ensure staff are properly trained in grievance procedures and responsibilities.
• Provide clear, accessible information to offenders regarding how to initiate and use the grievance process.
• Track, analyze, and report PREA and grievance‑related data to facility and agency leadership to support transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Experience

Education

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

Job description

State of Montana is seeking a dedicated PREA/Grievance Program Officer for the Flathead Valley Reentry Center in Kalispell, MT. This role leads PREA compliance activities, conducts investigations, maintains case files, and oversees grievance processes to ensure safety, rights, and dignity.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in human services, business, or a related field and at least two years of relevant experience. Alternative combinations may be considered. State benefits apply.