PREA/Grievance Program Officer

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

PREA/GRIEVANCE PROGRAM OFFICER

FLATHEAD VALLEY REENTRY CENTER

KALISPELL, 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 Montana Department of Corrections is making generational change — and you can be part of it. The new, first‑ever DOC‑owned and operated Flathead Valley Reentry Center (FVRC) is transforming how we deliver structure, accountability, and support to residents returning to their communities. This is your chance to help shape the foundational culture of a new facility and make meaningful impact every single day.

We are seeking a dedicated PREA/Grievance Program Officer to lead critical work that protects the safety, rights, and dignity of the people we serve. If you’re motivated by purpose, detail‑oriented, and committed to upholding high standards, this role offers an opportunity to make a difference on day one. The Montana DOC maintains a zero‑tolerance stance toward all forms of sexual abuse and harassment. In this position, you will directly support that commitment, helping ensure safety, fairness, and accountability throughout the facility. Your work will protect individuals, support staff, and uphold the integrity of the reentry process.

PREA Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of all facility activities related to PREA compliance.
• 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.

Grievance Responsibilities:

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• 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.

BENEFITS

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generousState of Montana Benefits.

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

NOTICES

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.