Missing Persons Coordinator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Division Overview:

Montana's Division of Criminal Investigation is a diverse public safety team of professionals who provide a full range of criminal investigative services to state, local, and tribal law enforcement.  From homicide investigations to illegal narcotics, criminal records, cybercrime, human trafficking, missing persons, or through training public safety officers, DCI serves as the hub in providing critical law enforcement support.  The professionals within DCI are the lifeline of support for public safety.  With a doctrine of service, honor, and justice, this statewide organization provides the best in critical, accurate, and timely service to protect our citizens.

Job Overview:

The Montana Department of Justice (DOJ) Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Advisory Council Coordinator position will support the Montana Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Advisory Council (MMIPAC) in their work. The MMIPAC is appointed by the Attorney General and is administratively attached to DOJ.  The work of the Advisory Council includes:

         Identifying causes related to indigenous people missing persons reporting;

         Identifying strategies to decrease jurisdictional barriers in diverse law enforcement agencies;

         Administering the Missing Persons Response Team training grant program;

         Providing accurate information and data about missing persons in Montana;

         Working to reduce the number of missing indigenous persons in Montana.

         Providing formal recommendations to the Montana Legislature, Elected officials and state government departments.   

The coordinator will work with Advisory Council leaders to schedule meetings, maintain a record of Council business and implement grant processes.  The job will include outreach and education in tribal communities and with tribal agencies, testifying at legislative hearings, data analysis, report writing, and presentations all aimed at improving Montana's response to identifying, reporting and locating missing American Indians and Alaska Natives.  This position requires high levels of organization, planning, partnership building, and public speaking. 

The coordinator will be exposed to confidential criminal justice information, will be subject of an intensive background check, and is responsible for becoming Criminal Justice Information Network (CJIN) certified within the first two months of hire. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, sociology, or related fields.

• Experience as support staff for boards, councils or other formal work groups.

• Ability to plan meetings and events.

• Experience with interdisciplinary, cross jurisdictional, rural, urban and tribal professionals in governmental and non-governmental agencies.

•  Demonstrated experience in program development, grant management, and the impact of crime on individuals, families and communities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience with responsive support of a council or board.
• Experience with research of evidence based best practices, drafting policy and procedure, and writing legislative reports is required.  
• Data collection, management and analysis skills
• Strong ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with diverse agencies. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or social services field.  

Special Instructions:

The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant's qualification may include, but are not limited to, an evaluation of the resume and cover letter, a structured interview, performance test, academic transcripts, reference/background checks and fingerprint checks.

Additional materials, references or information submitted by the applicant, but not requested, will not be considered.

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:

         Criminal History Fingerprint Check

         Intensive Background Check

         Driving History

HOW TO APPLY:

 To be considered for this position, you must attach a resume at the time of application.

Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a "Relevant File".

 Your Resume: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position.  Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.

 A complete online state application is not required.  To initiate an application, attach the resume to be considered for this position.  Failure to attach resume will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered further.

 Only electronic applications will be accepted.  Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date.  Please submit preference documentation to Terri Christianson at Terese.Christianson@mt.gov via File Transfer Service .

To request an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits. 

       Medical, dental and vision coverage

       Retirement plans

       Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays

       Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts

       Employee Assistance Program

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

This Organization Participates in E-Verify.

Minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply.