Software Developer Supervisor

Are you ready to be a part of a team that encompasses a culture of character and excellence, while providing selfless public service and upholding the law through public safety? If so, then the Montana Department of Justice is the team for you!

• A Highway Patrol Trooper responding to the scene of an accident on I-90 after being dispatched by MHP Telecommunications Specialists
• Driver Examiners administering a driving test
• The Gambling Control Division providing guidance for a new business
• The Prosecutors with the State Attorney General’s Office defending the rights of Montanans
• The Division of Criminal Investigation Agents working a cold case
• The Office of Consumer Protection seeking ways to protect the citizens of Montana
• The Office of Victim Services providing critical services to support crime victims
• Justice IT Specialists overseeing the security of critical information systems
• Training Officers preparing the next generation of law enforcement professionals

The strengths of individual candidates will be balanced with the needs of the Division. Candidates with demonstrated experience in Software Development, Coding, Computer Programming, GIS, and other directly applicable experience are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate is someone with proven ability to perform technical requirements and successfully fill supervisory functions such as providing leadership, motivation, technical assistance, guidance, organization, mentoring, coaching, and training to a team of Software Developers., * Bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology-related field.

• Four years of experience with software programming and software modification or four years of experience working with or managing GIS systems.
• Two years of related supervisory experience.
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted., * Forward-looking towards low code/no code solutions
• PostGres experience
• GIS experience, * Criminal History Fingerprint / Name-based Check
• Intensive Background Check
• Driving History

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.

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Hello! We’re the Justice Information Technology Services (JITS) team, we provide vital Information Technology (IT) infrastructure which Montanan’s rely upon to support state and local law enforcement. Our dynamic team manages IT systems, services, and interfaces to support approximately 900 DOJ employees, and over 3,000 Criminal Justice Information Network (CJIN) customers working together to safeguard Montana ! We directly support DOJ staff involved with legal cases concerning the State and its people, Montana missing persons, victim services, children’s justice, consumer protection, criminal investigations, highway safety, motor vehicle licensing, gambling control, and forensic laboratory services.