Corrections Agent/Senior/Career

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Preparing 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

One (1) year of work experience with clients from a diverse background in the fields of corrections, social work, social services, education, chemical dependency, mental health, residential treatment, or related field. Completion of a bachelor's degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience; completion of an associate's degree may substitute for six (6) months of experience.

Preferred qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor's degree in any field
• Completion of a bachelor's degree or higher 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
• Experience working with the Minnesota Department of Corrections as a Corrections Agent or with another jurisdiction as a Probation Officer providing supervision in the community
• Experience working with the Minnesota Department of Corrections as a Corrections Security Caseworker or with another jurisdiction as a Case Manager providing case management services in the community
• Experience working in a criminal justice/human service setting
• Experience completing risk/needs assessments
• Knowledge and application of case planning and intervention techniques based on research-based principles for long standing client behavior change
• Demonstrated skills in utilizing motivational interviewing

Additional requirements

• Review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position and may be required to complete respirator clearance
• Criminal history check, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections policy
• Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment
• Fingerprinting within the first 30 days of employment
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (DOC does not participate in E-Verify and will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions)

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, legal issues, chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Schedule

• Day Shift / 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Monday – Friday
• Travel required: Up to 25% of the time

Pay

• Corrections Agent: $26.12 – $37.91 / hourly; $54,538 – $79,156 / annually
• Corrections Agent Senior: $28.75 – $42.16 / hourly; $60,030 – $88,030 / annually
• Corrections Agent Career: $32.97 – $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 – $101,476 / annually

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