Transportation Sergeant

Taleo; Deer Lodge (MT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Montana Department of Corrections is seeking a Transportation Sergeant in Deer Lodge to oversee safety and security of the transportation unit, supervise staff, and handle administrative duties. The role supports inmate care and adherence to policy while ensuring efficient transport operations.

Requirements include a High School diploma, POST certification, a valid Montana driver’s license, and preferably two years of corrections experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and POST certification required.
• Valid Montana driver’s license required.
• Two years corrections officer experience preferred.
• Knowledge of corrections system laws and security techniques.
• Ability to use security equipment and de-escalate situations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise offenders in on- and off-property areas.
• Conduct thorough inspections of inmates, buildings, and grounds.
• Prepare incident reports, disciplinary documents, counts and logs.
• Operate security equipment and monitor cameras.
• Respond to emergencies and enforce rules.
• Direct work of at least 2 FTE officers.
• Maintain order and security per policies and laws.

Skills

POST Certification

Driver's license

Corrections experience

Security equipment usage

De-escalation

Interaction with inmates

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description - Transportation Sergeant (26142396)

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 Public Safety Division operates Montana’s prisons safely and securely and provides supervision and support for offenders in the community through its Probation and Parole Bureau. The work performed in this division is integral to the department’s mission to create a safer Montana through accountability, rehabilitation, and empowerment. Make a difference! Join us today!

This position is responsible for the overall safety and security of Montana Department of Corrections Transportation department. The Sergeant helps ensure the transportation department is operated for the safety of the public, as well as the incarceration, treatment and rehabilitation of the inmate population through supervising transportation staff and performing administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Supervise offenders, on and off property
• C onduct s thorough inspections and searches of inmates, buildings, and grounds
• Performs security observation and inspection
• Prepares documentation regarding institutional matters, such as incident reports, disciplinary documentation, counts and logs
• Operates security equipment
• Recognizes critical behavior and provides intervention for offenders
• Restrains and controls offenders
• Responds to emergencies
• Enforces and follows rules and regulations
• Ensures offenders’ basic needs are met
• Supervise and direct work of at least 2 FTE Correctional Officers within assigned area.
• Maintain order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regualtions, policies, and laws.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and Basic POST Certification is required.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Two years correctional officer experience is preferred.
• A knowledge of the functions, procedures, organization, and governing laws and regulations of the corrections system and the prison, modern security techniques, record keeping procedures.
• Skills in the use of modern security equipment, de-escalating volatile situations, and interacting with inmates effectively

Public Safety Officer Information

This position requires POST Basic Certification after attending training at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy and successfully completing one year of employment with the Department of Corrections. In addition to the training and experience requirements, to be POST Certified, the successful candidate(s) must:

• Be a citizen of the United States of America;
• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Be fingerprinted for a criminal history search;
• Not have been convicted of a crime for which s/he could have been imprisoned in a federal or state penitentiary;
• Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background screen;
• Be a high school graduate or issued a GED or its equivalent; AND,
• Possess or be eligible for a valid Montana driver’s license.

Successful applicants will be subject to:

• Criminal history check
• 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/ .

NOTICES

Brady Act & Lautenberg Amendment

Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or is the subject of a court order of protection for “an intimate partner or child of such intimate partner” cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, U.S.C., Section 922(g)(91)). Candidates who have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or were issued a court order of protection are not qualified for this position.

Prison Rape Elimination Act -

Any person who has 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 any person who has been civilly or administratively adjusted to have engaged in the activity as described 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.

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary

34.82 - 34.82 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

1 Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Variable

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Primary Location

Deer Lodge Agency : Department of Corrections Union : 000 - None

Posting Date

Oct 1, 2026, 1:32:48 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Oct 16, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Information

Contact Name: Jared Hardman | Contact Email: [e-mail] | Contact Phone: [phone]

Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.