QUALIFICATIONS

The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• High School Diploma. 
• Two years of experience performing a variety of office support or clerical work. 
• Other combinations of education and experience may be substituted.

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

BENEFITS

Your service is rewarded with 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.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

To initiate an application and be considered, you must attach your resume, cover letter, and mark the attachments as a “Relevant File”. In your cover letter, state why you are applying for the position and anything that makes you uniquely qualified. Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

 Successful applicants will be subject to: 

• Criminal history check

• Child/patient/offender abuse registries

• Reference checks

 The Department of Corrections participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.  After accepting a job offer and completing form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification.   For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https\://www.e-verify.gov/.

NOTICES

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) -  Any person who has 1) engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution; 2) 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 if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or 3) been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in activity as described in the latter, are not qualified for this position.

Tobacco Free - The use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes is prohibited in Department of Corrections buildings.  In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is prohibited.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

FLATHEAD VALLEY REENTRY CENTER

KALISPELL, MT

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!

The new Flathead Valley Reentry Center (FVRC) plays an integral role in shaping the way we deliver structure and accountability while supporting success for residents returning to their community at this first-ever, DOC-owned and operated prerelease center.  We’re making generational changes at the DOC. Help us build the future of corrections in Montana.

The Administrative Assistant position supports the efficient operation of the facility, contributing to programs and services designed to aid offender reentry into the community.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Responding to and routing inquiries and information requests.
• Entering data and uploading documents into the offender management system.
• Preparing and managing documents used for offender intake and management.
• Operating and monitoring office equipment.
• General administrative tasks to assist the facility’s Operations Manager and other staff.

This position is located in a correctional facility and will have daily interactions with residents of the facility.