Inmate Services Coordinator

State of Montana • Billings, MT

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. 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 Inmate Services Coordinator is responsible for managing inmate services, which include, but is not limited to: hobby, photo shop, beauty shop, canteen, grounds and all inmate workers. This position is responsible for coordinating recruitment and selection of inmate workers, as well as supervising and directing inmate workers within the area of responsibility. The Inmate Services Coordinator also assists in developing inmate job profiles, ensuring monthly performance evaluations, and verifying/approving timesheets for inmate workers. The hourly rate of this position will increase by $1.00 per hour or 2.5%25, whichever is greater, effective July 1, 2026, in accordance with HB13.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 1 or more years of job-related work experience
• Experience using Microsoft computer software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Valid Driver’s License
• Criminal history check
• Child/patient/offender abuse registries
• Reference checks
• Employment eligibility verification through E-Verify

Nice To Haves

• Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Managing inmate services, including hobby, photo shop, beauty shop, canteen, grounds, and all inmate workers.
• Coordinating recruitment and selection of inmate workers.
• Supervising and directing inmate workers within the area of responsibility.
• Assisting in developing inmate job profiles.
• Ensuring monthly performance evaluations for inmate workers.
• Verifying and approving timesheets for inmate workers.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous State of Montana Benefits
• Potential qualification for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

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