CJIN Program Supervisor

Division Overview:

Montana's Division of Criminal Investigation 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, missing persons, or through training and certifying public safety officers, DCI serves as the hub in providing critical law enforcement support. Our diverse customer base includes protecting our vulnerable population, managing the sexual and violent offender registry, serving as the hub of communication for criminal justice information networks and the storage of criminal records, conducting arson investigations, as well as providing intelligence analysis support for local law enforcement. Many of our positions within DCI go without public recognition but remain 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 CJIN Program Supervisor of the Criminal Justice Information Network Services (CJIN) is responsible for administration of CJIN operations and staff management. CJIN Services is responsible for CJIN system management, FBI/NLETS State control terminal functions, policy enforcement, operational and technical assistance to agencies for their terminals and users. As well as the National Data Exchange, National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and manages the state concealed weapon permits repository. This position is also responsible for administering AMBER Alerts, Blue Alerts, and Missing Endangered Person Advisories (MEPA).

The CJIN Program Supervisor will represent the Montana Department of Justice and the Division of Criminal Investigation during jointly sponsored work-related projects and meetings; participate in the development of Section goals, objectives and performance measures designed to improve operational effectiveness; and attend coordination and planning meetings with key stakeholders and other units within the Crime Information Bureau. This position must promote and maintain liaison with other law enforcement, governmental, and public agencies to establish and maintain effective, efficient, and open lines of communication including but not limited to, face-to-face meetings, site visits, and telephone contacts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
• 2 years' applicable experience.
• 2 years' supervisory experience.
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CJIN certified.

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:

• Criminal History Fingerprint Check
• Intensive Background Check
• Driving History

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this position, you must attach a resume at the time of application .

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 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 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.

Closing Date/Time: Feb 18, 2026, 12:29:00 PM

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• Montana Department of Justice

• 1 (406) 459-3741

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