MATIC Crime Investigator

State of Montana • Helena, MT

5d • 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 MATIC Crime Investigator enhances statewide decision‑making and proactive law enforcement by collecting, analyzing, storing, and disseminating criminal intelligence information related to individuals, groups, organizations, or events connected to major criminal conspiracies and projected criminal activities (MCA 44‑5‑103). This position is responsible for developing an integrated information‑sharing system that connects all Department of Corrections (DOC) field functions, including secure facilities, Probation & Parole, Interstate Compact, and juvenile facilities. The investigator also develops and delivers training to DOC staff on identifying potential intelligence information and following established reporting procedures. The MATIC Crime Investigator works with personnel at all levels, from the Director to newly hired officers, and has coordinated access to all DOC facilities and programs. As a member of the Montana Analysis & Technical Information Center (MATIC), Montana’s designated Fusion Center, the investigator serves as the DOC’s liaison to MATIC and provides support for external investigations as needed. The investigator represents the DOC in matters involving anti‑terrorism efforts and law enforcement intelligence. This is a grant‑funded position and is contingent upon continued grant funding. The end date of funding is currently unknown. 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

• Bachelor’s degree in any field that includes research and analysis of data, including but not limited to criminal justice, law, social science, history, mathematics, or computer science
• At least 2 years of job-related experience
• Two years of professional experience in intelligence analysis with a criminal justice, military, or governmental intelligence agency, criminal intelligence network organization, or business, financial or academic institution that compiles data, analyzes findings and writes reports that indicated relationships between various parties.
• Requirement to successfully complete specialized, extensive (multi-week) training courses in intelligence analysis once they are identified.
• Within 12 months of hire, the incumbent will start the process to obtain a Secret and/or Top-Secret Clearance issued by the federal government. If the incumbent is unable to obtain this clearance, employment will be terminated.
• 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 could have led to being imprisoned in a federal or state penitentiary.
• Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background screen.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess or be eligible for a valid Montana driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• POST certified

Responsibilities

• Collecting, analyzing, storing, and disseminating criminal intelligence information related to individuals, groups, organizations, or events connected to major criminal conspiracies and projected criminal activities.
• Developing an integrated information‑sharing system that connects all Department of Corrections (DOC) field functions, including secure facilities, Probation & Parole, Interstate Compact, and juvenile facilities.
• Developing and delivering training to DOC staff on identifying potential intelligence information and following established reporting procedures.
• Serving as the DOC’s liaison to MATIC (Montana Analysis & Technical Information Center), Montana’s designated Fusion Center.
• Providing support for external investigations as needed.
• Representing the DOC in matters involving anti‑terrorism efforts and law enforcement intelligence.

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
• Career Level: Mid Level