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The MoveOps Bureau Chief leads and oversees all aspects of offender movement, institutional placement, classification, and community-based transitions within the correctional system. This includes managing secure transport, facility assignments, and strategic placement into pre-release centers, treatment programs, and transitional housing. The role also provides leadership and oversight of the offender classification process, ensuring accurate custody level determinations and programmatic placements. The Bureau Chief ensures safe, efficient, and rehabilitative movement of individuals across the correctional continuum, from intake to reentry.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct and manage statewide offender transport operations.
- Oversee institutional placement decisions in alignment with classification, security, medical, and programmatic needs.
- Lead a team of transport officers, placement coordinators, and support staff; ensure training, compliance, and performance standards are met.
- Provide strategic oversight of the offender classification process, ensuring accurate custody level determinations and programmatic placements aligned with departmental policy and public safety goals.
- Supervise classification staff and ensure consistency, fairness, and legal compliance in all classification decisions across facilities.
- Collaborate with facility wardens, internal subject matter experts and external partners to optimize bed space and reduce bottlenecks.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures related to movement operations, ensuring alignment with legal mandates, transport data and departmental goals.
- Monitor population trends, including daily county jail holds, and provide strategic recommendations to executive leadership on capacity planning and institutional flow.
- Ensure safety, accountability, and transparency in all movement-related operations.
The MoveOps Bureau Chief reports to the Public Safety Division Chief.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Outstanding leadership and change management skills;
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills;
- Strong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills;
- Demonstrates integrity and ability to adhere to ethical standards; including when navigating high profile situations; and
- Ability to effectively manage and respond to politically sensitive and controversial issues and handle public criticism.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, behavioral sciences, or a related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in corrections, institutional operations, or offender management.
- At least two (2) years of supervisory or leadership experience in a correctional or public safety setting.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex logistics or population movement systems.
Alternate combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, or a related field.
- Experience with offender classification systems and institutional placement protocols.
- Familiarity with community-based corrections, including pre-release, treatment, and transitional housing programs.
- Experience working with data systems for population tracking and forecasting.
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.
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.
The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete background and driving record checks.
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)
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: $ 46.06 - 46.06 Hourly
Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)
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, 50 % of the Time
Primary Location: Helena
Agency: Department of Corrections
Union: 000 - None
Posting Date: Oct 9, 2025, 2:27:15 PM
Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Oct 30, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume
Contact Name: Amanda Yocom | Contact Email: [email protected] | Contact Phone: 406-444-0439
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.
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