Public Safety Assessment Coord

This first review of applications will be July 27th, 2026. This position will be open until filled. Please submit the following required documents on the State of Montana Careers website:

• Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisor’s name/phone number for each position.

• Cover Letter

• Three Professional References

When submitting the required documents, you must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The Judicial Branch is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

An employee new to the Judicial Branch will serve a one-year probationary period. The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check, including the Child Protection Services registry.

 

This is a part time position with the schedule of Wednesday 6\:00 am - 12\:00 pm, Thursday 6\:00 am - 12\:00 pm, Friday 6\:00 am- 2\:30 pm. 

 

 

The Montana Judicial Branch offers a variety of opportunities to help you make a difference in your community, and further your career. As a service-oriented employer, we seek employees with a passion for customer service to help us fulfill our mission to provide an independent, accessible, responsive, impartial, and timely forum to resolve disputes; to preserve the rule of law; and to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of the United States and Montana.

 

Benefits of working for the Judicial Branch\: 

• Work/life balance
• Family friendly policies
• Dedicated and caring colleagues
• Health coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
• Opportunities and room for professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF

 

­Job Overview:

This is professional work responsible for analyzing information from various criminal record sources and using that information to compile a risk score using the Laura and John Arnold Foundation’s Public Safety Assessment (PSA) instrument. This position gathers and analyzes information from the Criminal Justice Information Network and Full Court records to prepare a defendant’s pretrial public safety risk assessment to be used by courts to make decisions regarding the defendant’s potential release into the public during court proceedings. This position is also responsible for tracking each defendant’s progress to evaluate the overall effectiveness of the program.

 

This position collects court information concerning defendants and analyzes that information to determine accurate criminal histories for each defendant. Information from each defendant’s criminal history is entered into the PSA where the algorithmic function of the PSA determines the risk for failure to appear for future court appearances and the risk of committing a new violent offense during time of release. This position must ensure accuracy of information entered while meeting time requirements for each case.

This position is responsible for tracking the progress of each defendant through the court system and recording data to evaluate program effectiveness. Data includes, but is not limited to, failure to appear, abscondence, adherence to court orders, determination of violent acts, and commitment of new violations. This data is compiled into reports to determine the effectiveness of the assessment tool and the overall program.

This position works with all levels of the criminal justice system including judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and law enforcement. Reports and correspondence must reflect a high level of professionalism. Work is performed independently with minimal supervision, which requires a high degree of time-management and efficient prioritization of duties. 

Job Duties:

·         Complete the Laura and John Arnold Foundation’s Public Safety Assessment (PSA) to determine defendant’s suitability for release before trial. Review criminal background history and provide report to the court.

·         Correctly analyze criminal history information gathered through the Department of Justice Criminal Justice Information Network (CJIN) and the Montana Judicial Branch Full Court records to complete data entry into the PSA.

·         Complete the “AutoMon” report for each defendant to present the risk assessment to the judge, defense, and prosecutor prior to the initial appearance.

·         Document release decisions made by the court and enter that information into “AutoMon”

·         Perform data entry and track each defendant’s case progress as it relates to pretrial outcomes. Assist in assessing pretrial data to evaluate effectiveness of each procedure and the program as a whole. 

·         Analyze and enter data under strict time constraints.

·         Complete other tasks as needed to assure proper implementation of the PSA and other pretrial processes.

·         Collaborate with other department and outside agencies as necessary. 

·         Certification in Criminal Justice Information Network (CJIN) operations is required. Must properly operate a CJIN terminal within the rules and regulations of the Department of Justice.

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.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.

Associate’s Degree in business administration, social science, criminal justice, legal studies, or related field and two years of relevant work experience. Comparable combination of education and experience may be considered. Strong technical skills in a variety of word and data processing programs is preferred. Working knowledge of legal terminology and legal process also preferred.