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DOC Training Coordinator

State of Montana

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Location
Helena, MT
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Job overview

The Montana Department of Corrections seeks a DOC Training Coordinator to train corrections employees in basic, in-service, and advanced professional courses. The coordinator works with staff instructors, trainers, management, and the DOC Training Manager to develop, coordinate, and deliver consistent curriculum across facilities and divisions. The role also provides training to external partners, including courts, detention centers, prisons, and law enforcement agencies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Course InstructionField Training Officer ProgramsProbationLaw EnforcementDetention

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Criminal Justice, Education, Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or Related FieldInstructor Development CertificationAdvanced Training Team MembershipPrior Course Instruction ExperienceField Training Officer Program ExperienceProbation, Law Enforcement, or Detention Experience

Full job description

DOC TRAINING COORDINATOR DIRECTOR’S OFFICE HELENA, MT TheMontana 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! Are you a seasoned trainer with a passion for strengthening public safety and developing others? The Montana Department of Corrections is seeking aDOC Training Coordinatorwho is passionate about elevating public safety skills through high‑quality staff development. In this role, you will train Corrections employees across basic, in‑service, and advanced professional courses while working closely with other staff instructors to ensure the DOC Training Plan is implemented. Your work will directly contribute to the excellence of our team members by ensuring consistent delivery of department‑ and position‑specific training that supports continuous learning and professional growth. As a key member of our training team, you’ll collaborate with fellow Trainers, Management, and the DOC Training Manager to develop, coordinate, and deliver curriculum that remains consistent across DOC facilities, and divisions. Beyond internal training, this role also extends its impact to external partners, including Judges, Youth Courts, Tribal Agencies, county adult and juvenile detention centers, regional prisons, and various Law Enforcement agencies. If you’re driven, collaborative, and committed to strengthening public safety across Montana, we encourage you to apply. 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 Criminal Justice, Education, Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration or another related field that can be directly associated to the Corrections field, or Training. * Individuals with prior course instruction experience, Instructor Development certification, and membership in an advanced training team (such as SRT, STG, etc.) are exempt from the degree requirement. * Experience in, or with a Field Training Officer (FTO) program preferred. * Prior Probation, Law Enforcement, or Detention experience is highly sought after * Demonstration of competencies may be used to offset some of the education and experience requirements. Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. BENEFITS Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generousState of Montana Benefits. State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under thePublic 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 The Department of Corrections 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 (PREA)- Any person who has 1) engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution; 2) 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 3) been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in activity as described in the latter, 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. Title: DOC Training Coordinator Location: Helena Requisition ID: 26142549

How this job compares

Set against the 2,848 open Trainer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$76–124K/yr1,115 salary ranges
  • US median$25–31/hr750 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 18 open Trainer jobs in Montana and 2,848 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Trainer postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (1,761 postings).
Education
906 of the 2,848 open Trainer jobs (32%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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