Community Corrections Facilities & Programs Bureau Chief

State of Montana • Helena, MT

23h

About The Position

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 Community Corrections Facilities & Programs Bureau Chief provides strategic oversight of the Department’s community corrections programs, including contracted and state-operated assessment and sanction centers, prerelease centers, and treatment facilities. The Bureau Chief ensures rigorous monitoring of operations across 18 community corrections programs, in 13 locations around the state, ensuring appropriate management of more than 1,700 offenders while securing the strongest possible contractual outcomes for the State of Montana. In addition, this role directs Department staff assigned to the management of some state-owned buildings and the administration of the Department’s Rental Voucher Program and Transitional Assistance funds—ensuring accountability, operational excellence, and responsible stewardship of public resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Social Science or a closely related degree.
• Five years work-related experience.
• Two years’ experience in management or a supervisory position.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Plays a key role in procurement for residential and non-residential community corrections services.
• Manages and monitors the Bureau’s budget, identifies program needs, and oversees Rental Voucher and Transitional Assistance programs to ensure fiscal accountability and operational effectiveness.
• Advances the Department’s strategic goals through ethical leadership, strong communication, and policy alignment.
• Develops and implements evidence-based programs and operational policies that strengthen community corrections outcomes.
• Responds to stakeholder concerns in coordination with legal counsel to ensure accurate and lawful resolutions.
• Directly and indirectly oversees Bureau staff and facilities, ensuring proper licensing, training, staffing, and professional development to maintain high standards of performance and compliance.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager