Criminal Investigator

State of Montana • Miles City, MT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Criminal Investigator works with the Office of Investigations’ investigators, intelligence analyst, and intelligence research specialists to conduct investigations and gather intelligence within the Montana Department of Corrections and its contract facilities. Cases may be criminal or administrative and can involve violations of facility or departmental rules, regulations, or policies, or violations of law by prisoners, staff, or visitors.

The investigator primarily conducts investigations in state-owned or contracted correctional facilities across Montana. The primary location is Pine Hills Correctional Facility in Miles City. Investigated crimes may include murder, aggravated assault, sexual assault, illegal drug use, introduction of contraband, robbery, theft, arson, and fraud. The position requires POST certification within one year of hire and successful completion of preservice testing, screening, and training.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Three years of criminal, investigative, or law-enforcement experience; other combinations of education or experience may be substituted and will be considered case by case.
• Obtain POST certification within one year of hire.
• Meet statutory requirements, including sound and active physical and mental condition, good moral character, Montana residency, U.S. citizenship, and a valid Montana driver’s license.
• Pass preservice testing, screening, and training.
• Be at least 20 years old on the date of the preservice test.
• For POST certification, be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, fingerprinted for a criminal history search, of good moral character as determined by a thorough background screen, and hold a high school diploma or equivalent; possess or be eligible for a valid Montana driver’s license.
• Must not have a disqualifying conviction or court order under the Brady Act and Lautenberg Amendment notice, or disqualifying conduct described under PREA.
• Submit an online application with a resume and cover letter marked as a “Relevant File.”

Nice To Haves

• POST certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct criminal and administrative investigations within the Montana Department of Corrections and its contract facilities.
• Gather intelligence in coordination with investigators, an intelligence analyst, and intelligence research specialists.
• Investigate violations of facility or departmental rules, regulations, policies, and laws involving prisoners, staff, or visitors.
• Conduct investigations at state-owned or contracted correctional facilities across Montana, primarily at Pine Hills Correctional Facility in Miles City.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and generous State of Montana benefits.
• State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED