PREA Investigator - ( 23141469 )

PREA INVESTIGATOR

MONTANA WOMEN’S PRISON

BILLINGS, 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 – Plans and conducts PREA administrative investigations including allegations of violation of law, policies or rules, discipline, staff misconduct, and supports staff attorneys, prosecutors, and division administrators. Assist criminal investigators in protecting potential crime scenes through photographs, diagramming, documentation and proper evidence handling procedure to ensure preservation of evidence for later analysis or use in prosecution of illegal activities. Collects, analyzes, interprets and disseminates intelligence information to detect violations of policy or disciplinary infractions and potential criminal activity and determine relationships between incidents which may include prison disturbances, dangerous drug distribution and client or patient abuse. Receives and reviews Institutional Incident Reports which identify information which may be used to detect sexual abuse and sexual harassment or indications of abnormal inmate or staff activity. Duties related to the position located in the Investigations Department may include providing technical assistance to both Administrative and Criminal PREA investigations, to include listening to inmate phone calls and obtaining, saving, and reviewing camera footage for PREA related information.

Conducts assigned PREA administrative investigations potentially involving inmates, volunteers, contractors and staff.

Identifies and locates witnesses, victims and suspects; interviews witnesses, victims and suspects by using proper interview techniques in administrative investigations.

Gather physical evidence and other information relevant to the investigation. Prepares detailed, accurate, and timely PREA Summary Reports. helps to ensure that all relevant documents are submitted to the case files.

QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in relevant major and/or one year conducting broad-based administrative investigations. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Must be able to obtain Criminal Justice Information Network certification within one year of hire for position located in DOC Investigations.

Upon hire must complete specialized training on how to conduct investigations of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS – Cover Letter, Resume, State of Montana Application

Applications missing required documentation will not be considered.

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 - Health, dental, vision & prescription coverage for self or dependents available from date of hire, 15 paid vacation days, 12 sick days & 10-11 paid holidays annually, and membership in Retirement system with state contribution (vesting applies). Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF.

For more information https://statecareers.mt.gov/_docs/StatewideBenefitsFlyer.pdf

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.

Bachelor's degree in relevant major and/or one year conducting broad-based administrative investigations. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Must be able to obtain Criminal Justice Information Network certification within one year of hire for position located in DOC Investigations.

Upon hire must complete specialized training on how to conduct investigations of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $ 29.59 - 29.59 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings : 1 Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time

Shift : Day Job Travel : No

Primary Location : Billings Agency : Department of Corrections Union : 000 - None

Posting Date : May 16, 2023, 3:14:56 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): May 31, 2023, 12:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials : Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name : Skyler MacDonald | Contact Email : skyler.macdonald@mt.gov | Contact Phone : 406-444-1347