Job Description - MATIC Crime Investigator (26141548)
Position Title:
MATIC Crime Investigator - (26141548)
MATIC CRIME INVESTIGATOR
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
HELENA, 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 Public Safety Division operates Montana's prisons safely and securely and provides supervision and support for offenders in the community through its Probation and Parole Bureau. The work performed in this division is integral to the department's mission to create a safer Montana through accountability, rehabilitation, and empowerment. Make a difference! Join us today!
The MATIC Crime Investigator enhances statewide decision‑making and proactive law enforcement by collecting, analyzing, storing, and disseminating criminal intelligence information related to individuals, groups, organizations, or events connected to major criminal conspiracies and projected criminal activities (MCA 44‑5‑103).
This position is responsible for developing an integrated information‑sharing system that connects all Department of Corrections (DOC) field functions, including secure facilities, Probation & Parole, Interstate Compact, and juvenile facilities. The investigator also develops and delivers training to DOC staff on identifying potential intelligence information and following established reporting procedures.
The MATIC Crime Investigator works with personnel at all levels, from the Director to newly hired officers, and has coordinated access to all DOC facilities and programs. As a member of the Montana Analysis & Technical Information Center (MATIC), Montana's designated Fusion Center, the investigator serves as the DOC's liaison to MATIC and provides support for external investigations as needed. The investigator represents the DOC in matters involving anti‑terrorism efforts and law enforcement intelligence.
This is a grant‑funded position and is contingent upon continued grant funding. The end date of funding is currently unknown.
The hourly rate of this position will increase by $1.00 per hour or 2.5%, whichever is greater, effective July 1, 2026, in accordance with HB13.
QUALIFICATIONS
The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:
Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
PUBLIC SAFTY OFFICER
This position requires POST Basic Certification after attending training at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy and successfully completing one year of employment with the Department of Corrections. In addition to the training and experience requirements, to be POST Certified, the successful candidate(s) must:
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:
NOTICES
Brady Act & Lautenberg Amendment - Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or is the subject of a court order of protection for "an intimate partner or child of such intimate partner" cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, U.S.C., Section 922(g)(91)). Candidates who have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or were issued a court order of protection are not qualified for this position.
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.
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: $
34.66 - 34.66 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
Job Type
: Standard
Shift
: Day Job
Travel
: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Primary Location
: Helena
Agency: Department of Corrections Union: 000 - None
Posting Date
: Jun 24, 2026, 10:08:05 PM
Closing Date (based on your computer''s timezone)
: Jul 13, 2026, 11:29:00 AM
Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume
Contact Name: Macee Larkins | Contact Email: macee.larkins@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 406/415-6202 The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency''s HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.
State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.