DOC Training Coordinator

State of Montana • Helena, MT

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Corrections is seeking a DOC Training Coordinator to strengthen public safety through staff development. The coordinator trains Corrections employees in basic, in-service, and advanced professional courses and works with staff instructors to implement the DOC Training Plan. The role supports consistent delivery of department- and position-specific training and ongoing professional growth.

The coordinator collaborates with fellow trainers, management, and the DOC Training Manager to develop, coordinate, and deliver curriculum consistently across DOC facilities and divisions. The role also provides training-related impact and engagement with external partners, including judges, youth courts, tribal agencies, county adult and juvenile detention centers, regional prisons, and law enforcement agencies.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Education, Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, another related field directly associated with corrections, or training; individuals with prior course instruction experience, Instructor Development certification, and membership in an advanced training team (such as SRT or STG) are exempt from the degree requirement.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered case by case.
• Demonstrated competencies may be used to offset some education and experience requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in or with a Field Training Officer (FTO) program is preferred.
• Prior probation, law enforcement, or detention experience is highly sought after.
• Prior course instruction experience, Instructor Development certification, and membership in an advanced training team (such as SRT or STG) qualify individuals for an exemption from the degree requirement.

Responsibilities

• Train Corrections employees in basic, in-service, and advanced professional courses.
• Work with staff instructors to ensure implementation of the DOC Training Plan.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver curriculum in collaboration with trainers, management, and the DOC Training Manager.
• Support consistent training delivery across DOC facilities and divisions.
• Provide training to or work with external partners, including judges, youth courts, tribal agencies, county adult and juvenile detention centers, regional prisons, and law enforcement agencies.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 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