Public Safety Division Trainer
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- 25140485 Requisition #
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- Mar 03, 2025 Post Date
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION TRAINER
MONTANA STATE PRISON
DEER LODGE, MT.
MISSION - Montana Department of Corrections is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment.
If you want to work making positive changes in the community the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!
JOB OVERVIEW - Are you a seasoned trainer with a fervor for enhancing public safety? The Montana Department of Corrections invites dynamic individuals to train Montana State Prison staff. We are on the lookout for someone with the passion, drive, and ability to inspire staff, fostering continuous learning and professional growth.
- Train staff in basic, in-service, and professional training courses at Montana State Prison by working with MSP Management and MSP staff instructors to ensure the DOC Training Plan is met.
- Ensure the delivery of department-specific and position-specific training is completed which contributes to the overall excellence of our personnel.
- Collaborating with other Trainers and Management in developing, coordinating, and conducting training.
- Collaborate with the Public Safety Training Manager to ensure training curriculums are consistently trained across the DOC and that, when applicable, staff train together across Bureau’s/Facilities/Divisions.
- Training is not limited to our department; we extend our expertise to Judges, Youth Courts, Tribal Agencies, County adult/juvenile detention/regional prison personnel, and Law Enforcement agencies.
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- State of Montana Application
- Include any training certifications
Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process, please make sure all attachments are marked as RELEVANT.
If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and reference checks will be conducted for this position.
BENEFITS
- Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify.
NOTICES
Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 - Any person who has been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or is the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or any person who has been civilly or administratively adjusted to have engaged in the activity as described are not qualified for this position.
Tobacco Free - Use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes in Department of Corrections buildings, is prohibited. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is also prohibited.
The Montana Department of Corrections is an EOE/M/F/D/V/SO (Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority, Female, Disabled, Veteran, Sexual Orientation).
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Education, Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration or another related field that can be directly associated to the Corrections field, or Training.
- Individuals with prior course instruction experience, Instructor Development certification, and membership in an advanced training team (such as SRT, STG, etc.) are exempt from the degree requirement.
- Experience in, or with a Field Training Officer (FTO) program preferred.
- Prior Probation, Law Enforcement, or Detention experience is highly sought after
- Demonstration of competencies may be used to offset some of the education and experience requirements.
