Working Title: Corrections Agent

　　Job Class: Corrections Agent/Senior/Career

　　Agency: Corrections Dept

　　Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

　　Date Posted : 01/16/2024

　　Closing Date : 01/31/2024

　　Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Corrections

　　Division/Unit : Community Services/Field Services

　　Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/8:00 am - 4:30 pm

　　Days of Work : Monday - Friday

　　Travel Required : No

　　Corrections Agent Salary Range: $24.20 - $35.13 / hourly; $50,529 - $73,351 / annually

　　Corrections Agent Senior Salary Range: $26.64 - $39.06 / hourly; $55,624 - $81,557 / annually

　　Corrections Agent Career Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually

　　Classified Status : Unclassified

　　Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

　　FLSA Status : Nonexempt

　　Telework Eligible : No

　　Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

　　Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

　　The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

　　Are you looking for a unique and challenging opportunity related to the fields of Corrections and Criminal Justice? The Minnesota Department of Corrections has a national reputation for excellence, is highly regarded nationwide and has provided a model for other corrections systems to follow! Join our team as a Corrections Agent and contribute to a safer Minnesota by providing supervisory, referral and intervention services to individuals under supervision in order to transform lives!

　　This is a full-time temporary unclassified position that is anticipated to last up to three (3) years in duration. This position is eligible for a full employers contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.

　　Work Schedule: The days and hours of work may vary with some non-traditional work hour requirements.

　　Travel: Travel for this position may be up to 20% of the time.

　　This position has contact with criminal justice-involved individuals.

　　Corrections Agents provide investigative services to the court/releasing authority and supervisory and/or referral services to individuals committed to the Department of Corrections in order to protect public safety and facilitate law-abiding behavior.

　　Job responsibilities include:

　　Completing assessments of individuals in order to determine/recommend appropriate supervision levels; preparing case plans.

　　Supervising individuals to monitor behavior and compliance with probation/releasing authority conditions; completing progress reports and apprehension/detention orders.

　　Testifying in court as needed.

　　Corrections Agent positions also prepare diagnostic, pre- and post-dispositional investigation reports on individuals to be used by the courts, correctional staff and releasing authority to make appropriate sentencing, case planning and releasing decisions.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. You must meet the qualifications listed under A or B below:

　　A. A Bachelor‘s degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Education, Law, Law Enforcement, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology or a Human Services related field with an emphasis in corrections/criminal justice and one (1) of the following:

　　Completed a full-time internship (minimum duration of one semester or 10 weeks or 400 hours) with the Minnesota Department of Corrections as a Corrections Agent or Corrections Security Caseworker, or with another jurisdiction as a Probation Officer; OR

　　A minimum of 400 hours (approximately three months) of work or volunteer experience as a Corrections Agent, Corrections Security Caseworker or Probation Officer; OR

　　A minimum of two years of experience supervising incarcerated individuals in a correctional or human services setting; OR

　　A minimum of six months of professional-level experience in case management in a correctional or human services setting.

　　B. A Bachelor’s degree in any field and a minimum of one (1) year of work experience as a Corrections Agent or Probation Officer supervising individuals in the community. To qualify, the work experience must include the preparation of pre-sentence investigation (PSI) reports and/or predisposition (PDI) reports, in addition to providing community supervision services.

　　Please note: If you are invited to interview, you may be asked to provide a copy of your unofficial college transcripts at the time of your interview.

　　Other qualifications include:

　　The ability to document and maintain client case records.

　　Human relations skills sufficient to represent the Minnesota Department of Corrections or county in the community; maintain effective working relationships; and work with a diverse, and at times, adversarial or resistive clientele.

　　Oral and written communication skills, sufficient to speak in public, testify in court, and write clear and concise reports.

　　The ability to make case decisions, set priorities and schedule/use time effectively.

　　Must have and maintain a valid driver‘s license.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:

　　Experience working as a Corrections Agent/Probation Officer or Corrections Security Caseworker/Case Manager.

　　Experience working in correctional programming.

　　Experience completing risk/needs assessments.

　　Training or experience in Evidence Based Practices (EBP) such as cognitive/behavioral programming, motivational interviewing, and transition from prison to community (TPC).

　　Experience with the Minnesota Department of Corrections as a Corrections Officer, Sentencing to Service Crew Leader, or Corrections Manufacturing Specialist.

　　Physical Requirements

　　The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Teresa Moen at [email protected]

　　Additional Requirements

　　The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.

　　Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

　　New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment

　　AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

　　Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

　　Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.