Corrections Officers - Weekend and Overnight Shifts

This position is responsible for maintaining a secure detention facility and safe custody of the inmates; performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks associated with the facility operations; provides inmate supervision; modern office practices, methods and computer equipment; changes in assignment, shift changes and different types of incidents either incidentally or continuously); make effort to improve skills and keep informed of new developments in the field; work independently in absence of supervision; maintain a high level of personal and professional honesty and integrity and ability to communication clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing with a wide range of individuals (coworkers, support staff, other job fields), and with a wide range of personalities and unique situations (mental illnesses, emotional issues, emergency needs, etc). read and interpret documents such as Office/division policy and procedures manual and inmate rules and regulations. successfully coach/educate/counsel or teach customers, coworkers and/or others; perform high quality, completed work in a self-initiated, self-disciplined, self-monitoring and corrective manner; provide excellent care of internal and external customers; Education & Experience High school diploma or GED required.

S. citizen to be considered for this position.

Must meet minimum standards for the appointment and continued employment of public safety officers in the State of Montana in pursuant of Montana Administrative Rule (ARM) 23.13.201 as prescribed by the Montana Public Safety Officer Standards and Training Council. Applicants must also pass written, oral and psychological examinations administered by the Sheriff's Office and be able to maintain certification in CPR.

As a condition of hire, the final candidates will be required to successfully pass an extensive background investigation, and fingerprinting will be performed to disclose any criminal record or convictions. Candidates will undergo a comprehensive psychological testing and interview process.

In the pre-interview screening process, applicants will be required to pass a felony conviction criminal history investigation. Applicants with a felony conviction will be disqualified.

The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stresses, which require a range of safety and other precautions. Work is performed in situations and environments that provide the risk of exposure to AIDS, other blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases. Employees must be able to workdays, nights, weekends and holidays.

pull/drag up to 165 pounds or more in training and in specific situation; night vision and the ability to focus; discharge chemical agent (pepper spray) and use restraint devices (handcuffs, etc.) SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION If you are claiming Employment Preference, please submit the following items if you have them: DD-214 showing character of discharge, DPHHS Disability Certification, Service-connected disability letter, or a document issued by the office of the adjutant General of the MT National Guard certifying Service.

Note: This is a union position under the Deputy Sheriffs' Association negotiated agreement with Gallatin County.

Gallatin County does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

Health Benefits Individual health benefits premium is paid at 100% for full-time employees and pro-rated based on hours worked for part-time employees

Includes limited vision and dental coverage (Dental is provided by MetLife and includes a dental buy-up option)

Talkspace: In-Network behavioral health support through virtual counseling & psychiatry

Optional Supplemental Coverage is offered through Mutual of Omaha including Voluntary Accident Policy, Voluntary Critical Illness Policy and Voluntary Life Insurance Policy (also available for dependents)

This is a private Clinic and is available to all employees and family members who are enrolled in our health benefits.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS Optional pre-tax, out-of-pocket medical expenses & day care expenses

COUNTY PAID LIFE INSURANCE $50,000 Group Life Insurance Policy (eligible employees only) (age reductions apply)

Retirement County employees are covered by the Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS)

County Deputies and Detention Officers are covered by the Sheriff’s Retirement System (SRS)

Paid Parental Leave Eligible employees are offered a maximum of six weeks (240 hours) of paid parental leave for the bonding and care of a newborn child or adoption of a child

Hours are pro-rated for part-time employees)

Holidays The County observes 11 legal holidays in even numbered years (Federal Election Day) and 10 legal holidays in odd numbered years.

A Floating Holiday is available to eligible employees after six months.

Employee Assistance Program Offers a confidential counseling hotline and up to six sessions with a Licensed Professional Counselor at no cost to the employee. WORLDWIDE TRAVEL EMERGENCY PROGRAM AND WILL & LEGAL PREPARATION SERVICES Limited 24/7 services anywhere in the world

Will and limited legal service

Tuition Assistance The County offers partial reimbursement of qualifying tuition expenses

Bilingual Pay Gallatin County allows for bilingual pay to employees that provide translation services to County departments and offices. The bilingual pay allows for extra compensation to employees that provide this service.

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