Are you looking for a rewarding career in criminal justice? Do you enjoy working with people? Lewis and Clark County Criminal Justice Services Department is hiring for a Court Services Assistant. 

Under supervision of the Criminal Justice Services Director or their designate, this position performs verification of court orders and program assignment(s), data entry, generation of reports, and administrative duties.

Our Purpose

Through a holistic and collaborative approach, this Department aims to continually improve our county’s criminal justice system by providing effective community alternatives, solutions, and services to increase community safety, reduce crime, and assist defendants in finding success.

The Criminal Justice Services Department works collaboratively with:

Lewis and Clark County District Court
Lewis and Clark County Justice Court
Helena Municipal Court
State of Montana City Court, East Helena Municipality
Helena Police Department
Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office
Lewis and Clark County Attorney’s Office
Lewis and Clark County Youth Probation Office
Department of Corrections Adult Probation and Parole Bureau
Office of the Public Defender, Region IV

Mission Statement

Lewis and Clark County's Department of Criminal Justice Services exists to improve the safety of the citizens of Lewis and Clark County and ensure the equitable and efficient treatment of defendants, offenders, and victims.

Benefits

Lewis and Clark County offers a competitive benefits package!

Includes:

• Health Coverage – 2 Types of Health Plans which includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage;

• • Traditional Plan - cost for employee only is $50 per month and with the Wellness incentive, the cost may be reduced to $0 per month for full-time employees;
  • High Deductible Health Plan – cost for employee is $0 per month and an additional $1200 per year to a Health Savings Account for full time employees;

• • PureView Health Center – preferred clinic provider and no cost to the employee and his/her dependents;
• Retirement plans;
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays;
• Employees are provided with $25,000.00 of Life Insurance and $25, 000.00 of AD&D insurance as a new employee;
• Wellness Screening Incentive;
• Gym Membership Reimbursement;
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance;
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

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Other Benefits

Includes:

• Work life balance;
• Working in a fast-paced environment;
• Professional development and training opportunities;
• Step based pay plan;
• Cost of living increases;
• Market adjustments;
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave.