Compliance Officer

Great Falls Pre-Release Center•Great Falls, MT

4d•$19 - $20

About The Position

The Compliance Officer (CO) supports the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the Great Falls Pre-Release Center, a nonprofit community corrections worksite with three minimum-security residential campuses. The centers serve screened adult male and female offenders in structured community re-entry programs and also operate jail alternative and community service programs. The role includes paraprofessional social services duties in support of Correctional Treatment Specialists and their assigned residents. The CO may be required to work at any of the three facilities and is responsible for residents, jail alternative clients, and visitors during the shift. The position scope is up to 90 residents participating in a residential re-entry program.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Must meet all basic criteria of a Compliance Officer.
Basic understanding of interpersonal relations and the ability to establish rapport with, understand, and be sensitive to residents’ needs.
Skills and experience working with incarcerated people and in re-entry work.
Ability to lead others in performing assigned duties.
Ability to learn, understand, and enforce security procedures, rules, and policies; follow instructions; and solve problems.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Good organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

Track residents’ and clients’ whereabouts through head counts, walkthroughs, pass checks, employment checks, and electronic monitoring when necessary.
Maintain center security and safety, including conducting random room and area inspections for contraband.
Process residents and clients in and out; conduct periodic urinalysis and breath tests; and take fingerprints and photographs of new arrivals.
Handle emergencies, including walkaways, suicide concerns, and other life or safety issues; issue warnings and prepare disciplinary reports for shift incidents.
Prepare and update weekly resident duty rosters, assign additional duties as needed, and follow up daily on completion of required duties.
Document daily activities in computer systems or logs, including resident and client sign-in and sign-out procedures.
Report behavior changes and incidents to senior staff and provide crisis intervention as required.
Maintain control of and monitor proper dosages of prescription and non-prescription medications.
Inform Correctional Treatment Specialist staff about relevant client issues, including medication changes, mood swings, or attitude disorders that may affect program participation.
Oversee residents’ and clients’ daily activities and support established treatment programs.
Assist with orientation and training for new employees, residents, interns, and volunteers.
Receive and account for money turned in by residents or clients.
Provide transportation as required and make authorized purchases for the center.
Provide input to the CO Shift Leader that may lead to policy or procedure changes.
Complete other duties as requested or assigned.