Sexual Assault Kit Initiative - Helena, United States - State of Montana

Description

Division Overview:

Montana's is a diverse public safety team of professionals who provide a full range of criminal investigative services to state, local, and tribal law enforcement. From homicide investigations to illegal narcotics, criminal records, cybercrime, human trafficking, and missing persons. DCI serves as the hub in providing critical law enforcement support. The professionals within DCI are the lifeline of support for public safety. With a doctrine of service, honor, and justice, this statewide organization provides the best in critical, accurate, and timely service to protect our citizens.

Job Overview :

The Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Site Coordinator at the Montana Department of Justice will serve as the central point of contact for the statewide SAKI multidisciplinary team (MDT).The statewide MDT will have core members and will at times include various local community specific program representation.The core SAKI MDT member agencies include:

The Site Coordinator, in collaboration with DOJ leadership, has the responsibility of fostering and coordinating communication and activities among the MDT members. The Site Coordinator should lead the SAKI MDT and team to ensure the programs goals and milestones are met. The successful applicant will understand current efforts related to sexual assault response reform both locally and nationally.

Such knowledge should include awareness of current research, national recommendations, and best practices associated with sexual assault response reform. Site Coordinator must have leadership skills with knowledge of the diverse roles of sexual assault nurse examiners, law enforcement, prosecutors, crime laboratories, and victim advocacy. Site Coordinator must demonstrate the skills and willingness to assist the SAKI MDT members and team with development and implementation of statewide protocols and procedures that direct SAKI case reviews, survivor notifications, and coordination with local agencies. Site Coordinator is responsible for managing, organizing, and tracking grant progress towards goals and objectives, including performance metrics. Other responsibilities include contacting and working with victims of crime, grant coordination, budget tracking, data management, stakeholder engagement, and public outreach.

This is a grant funded position that will end on September 30, 2026.

The first review of applicants will be on February 20th, 2024.

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

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 and cover letter, 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:

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.

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HOW TO APPLY:

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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.

A complete online state application is not required. To initiate an application, attach the résumé 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 preference documentation to Terri Christianson at via .

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 employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the .

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Minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply.