Job Description

Administrative Officer (Montana Highway Patrol)

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DOJ Mission:

Every day at the

Montana Department of Justice

, our employees are dedicated to ensuring the well-being and rights of the people of our great state. At the Department of Justice, we do the right thing for the right reason. If you're looking for an opportunity to be part of a team that builds a culture of character and excellence, demonstrates collaboration and selfless public service, and upholds the law and pursues public safety, the Department of Justice may just be the career for you.

Division Overviews:

The mission of the

Montana Highway Patrol

is to focus on safeguarding the lives, property, and constitutional rights of people traveling the ways of our State. We support the mission of the Montana Department of Justice by providing courteous, professional, compassionate, and responsive services in the areas of community education, enforcement, investigations, support services, interagency collaboration, and community involvement. We are committed to maintaining the public's trust, being technologically advanced and efficiently using the resources entrusted to us.

Job Overview

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The

Administrative Officer

position for the Department of Justice Montana Highway Patrol provides a range of professional administrative services and resource allocation including budgeting and fiscal management, and a variety of other duties in support of ongoing Division operations and activities. The Administrative Officer will be a key member of the management team so the ability to evaluate operations, make guided and accurate decisions, and plan for long range projects and operations is necessary.



This position will be based in either Helena or Boulder, with regular time spent between both locations.



This position supervises 2 FTE.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business or related field. Five years of experience in the agency services or related field. Two years of supervisory experience. Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience as an office manager, budget or fiscal in a law enforcement environment.




To perform successfully in this position, the incumbent must be self-motivated; possess a strong work ethic; and maintain a positive attitude. Strong communication skills are required. The incumbent is expected to make decisions based on the relative costs and benefits of potential actions; resolve operational issues; elevate matters as necessary; recommend solutions; and effectively implement division changes and management directives. The incumbent is required to exercise discretion and judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information.




The position requires knowledge of the concepts and theories of business management principles; basic accounting principles and practices; operational and program budgeting and revenue projection techniques; customer services standards; effective business communication strategies; and inventory control.

Special Instructions

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The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant's qualification may include, but are not limited to, an evaluation of the resume, 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 / Name-based Check Intensive Background 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 cover letter and resume at the time of application

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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 generousState 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.

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: $

30.00 - 36.00 Hourly

Telework Eligibility

Not Telework Eligible

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, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

Helena

Other Locations

Boulder

Agency

Department of Justice

Union

000 - None

Posting Date

Nov 3, 2025, 11:11:14 AM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone)

: Nov 18, 2025, 12:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name

Bri Smith |

Contact Email

DOJCSDHR@mt.gov |

Contact Phone

406-444-5528