Secure Facility Compliance Manager

SECURE FACILITY COMPLIANCE MANAGER

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 Secure Facility Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring the organization’s operations align with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. This role leads compliance initiatives, conducts audits and investigations, and advises leaders and staff on regulatory requirements. The Compliance Manager interprets government regulations, reviews contracts for compliance, and collaborates with legal counsel, technical experts, and regulatory officials to resolve complex issues and promote voluntary corrective actions.

In addition to overseeing compliance activities, this position manages a team of five to seven employees, providing leadership in hiring, performance management, and staff development. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and communication skills, a thorough understanding of relevant regulations, and a commitment to maintaining transparency, accountability, and ethical business practices across the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

• Three years of directly related work experience

• Two years of supervisory experience

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

Effective March 16, 2026, this agency 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 -  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 if 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.

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.