Division Overview:

The role of the Montana Board of Crime Control (MBCC) is to promote public safety by enhancing the coordination and strengthening the performance of the criminal and juvenile justice systems. The Montana Department of Justice and the MBCC facilitate these improvements by developing, implementing and managing a variety of programs designed to increase the involvement and support of Montana citizens and public officials in criminal justice. The division is organized to administer and service the following independent, but interrelated, functional components: Criminal Justice Policy Planning, Grants Planning, Juvenile Justice, Fiscal Management, and Crime Data Reporting.

Job Overview:

The Executive Assistant serves as an administrative assistant to the Montana Board of Crime Control and Youth Justice Council, and is responsible for coordinating scheduling, notification, and reporting of Board and Council meetings, actions, and decisions; coordinating applications; and providing a range of administrative support services to facilitate the operations and activities of Crime Control staff, Board and Council members. The incumbent manages the assigned workflow ensuring timely and accurate completion.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma.
• Three years of experience performing a variety of office support or clerical work.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be substituted.

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 résumé, structured interview, reference/background checks and fingerprint checks.

Applicants must submit a resume. 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
• Driving History

REAL ID Compliant Credential Required and/or Passport:

State employees are required to present legally binding photo identification at the time of hire. Generally, this is a valid driver license, U.S. Passport or Employment Authorization ID (Form I-766).

All DOJ positions require a valid REAL ID or U.S. Passport within 60 days of hire, effective May 3, 2025.

For further information go to https://mtrealid.gov or https://www.dhs.gov/real-id-frequently-asked-questions.

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this position, you must attach a résumé and cover letter at the time of application.

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

Your Résumé: 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.

Your Cover Letter:

How do your qualifications and experience directly correlate to the duties of this position and what makes you the best candidate for this job?

A complete online state application is not required. To initiate an application, attach the résumé and cover letter to be considered for this position. Failure to attach résumé 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 DD214 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.