Restitution Specialist

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 criminal 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:

This position is a Restitution Officer with the Office of Victim Services. The incumbent implements aspects of the Crime Victim Compensation program, including collecting and processing restitution payments from compensa­tion claims, representing the Division in contested claim hearings, and performs various analysis functions related to the program. The incumbent monitors restitution tracking and collection systems; represents the Crime Victim Compensation Program and defends eligibility determination decisions in court proceedings; analyzes legal documentation; negotiates and monitors collections of restitution; researches available information regarding complaints of non-payment of restitution; and establishes and maintains contact with District Judge, Clerk of Court, and other justice system personnel; and recommends statutory and administrative rule changes as needed to the supervisor.

Presents training sessions to community groups, law enforcement agencies, and victim associations; represents the bureau in presenting, explaining, and answering questions pertaining to compensation/restitution program laws, rules and regulations.

The position is expected to research, examine, and correctly interpret legal criminal justice information, supporting documentation (e.g., medical reports, insurance policies, etc.), to determine correct disbursement of restitution payments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Two years of job-related experience
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted

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.

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

Closing Date/Time: Feb 6, 2026, 12:29:00 PM

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• Montana Department of Justice

• 1 (406) 459-3741

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