PREA INVESTIGATOR MONTANA STATE PRISON DEER LODGE, 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 - The Montana Department of Corrections has zero tolerance relating to all forms of sexual abuse and sexual harassment in accordance with the standards set forth in the/Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA). / 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. May testify in criminal, civil and administrative actions as the investigating officer for the department to ensure successful prosecution or determination of the incident. Receives and reviews Institutional Incident Statements for potential intelligence, criminal, and administrative case information. Ensures that the information is disseminated to the Investigations' Manager for new case openings and to the Criminal Investigators and the appropriate case files on existing cases. Assists HR in staff administrative investigations relating to policy and procedure violations. This position is assigned and supervised by the Office of Investigations. The hourly rate of this position will increase by $1.00 per hour or 2.5%, whichever is greater, effective July 1, 2025 and July 1, 2026, in accordance with HB13. Pay increases for union positions are contingent upon a ratified collective bargaining agreement. REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS /Applications missing required documentation may not be considered./ Cover Letter Resume State of Montana Application 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 Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify! 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. Tobacco Free - Use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes in Department of Corrections buildings, is prohibited. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is also prohibited. The Montana Department of Corrections is an EOE/M/F/D/V/SO (Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority, Female, Disabled, Veteran, Sexual Orientation) 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. Title: PREA Investigator Location: Deer Lodge Requisition ID: 25141330
