Residential Corrections Compliance Officer

Great Falls Pre-Release Center; Montana; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Falls Pre-Release Center is seeking a Compliance Officer to oversee safe and efficient operations across three campuses within a nonprofit community corrections setting. The role includes monitoring residents, maintaining security, in-process/out-process duties, and crisis response.

The position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to supervise staff and residents, ensuring adherence to program protocols and treatment plans.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform accountability of residents/clients’ whereabouts through head counts, walk throughs, pass checks and employment checks.
• Maintain security and safety in the Center within the scope of assigned functions including the performance of random room and area inspections to insure against the existence of contraband on the Center premises.
• Thoroughly in-process/out-process Residents. Conduct periodic urinalysis and breath-testing of residents and clients. Take fingerprints and photos of new residents and clients entering the Center.
• Handle emergency situations as required including walkaway’s, suicide or other life or safety concerns. Issue warnings and prepare disciplinary reports of incidents that may occur during the shift.
• Prepare and update duty rosters assigning household duties to residents on a weekly basis and assign additional duties as required. Supervise and perform follow-up on completeness of required resident duties on a daily basis. Make computer or Log entries to properly document daily activities including all resident and client sign in/out procedures.
• Report behavior changes or incidents to senior staff. Provide crisis intervention, as required, to maintain orderly operation of the Center. Maintain control and monitor the proper dosage of both prescription and non‑prescription drugs and medication.
• Advise Correctional Treatment Specialist staff of important client related issues such as changes in medications, mood swings or obvious attitude disorders which may affect their ability to properly complete their program while assigned to the Center.
• Oversee daily activities of residents and clients of the Center. Assist in treatment of residents by monitoring and supporting established treatment program. Assist in orientation and training of new employees, residents, interns and volunteers.
• Responsible for receiving and accounting for monies turned into the Center by residents or clients of the Center. Provide transportation as required. Make authorized purchases on behalf of the Center. Provide inputs to the CO Shift Leader which may lead to changes in policy or procedures.
• Complete other duties as may be requested or assigned.

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

Great Falls Pre-Release Center is seeking a Compliance Officer to oversee safe and efficient operations across three campuses within a nonprofit community corrections setting. The role includes monitoring residents, maintaining security, in-process/out-process duties, and crisis response.

The position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to supervise staff and residents, ensuring adherence to program protocols and treatment plans.