Corrections Agent/Senior/Career

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment · Alexandria, VA · 4 days ago

Business Development$26.12–$37.91/hrFull-time

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 to protect public safety and facilitate law‑abiding behavior. This vacancy may be filled at the Corrections Agent, Corrections Agent Senior, or Corrections Agent Career level. Minnesota county employees working as a Probation Officer/Senior/Career may be eligible for intergovernmental transfer or hire at a comparable level. Current or former Corrections Agent/Senior/Career employees in the Minnesota DOC may also be eligible for appointment at a comparable level.

Responsibilities

Complete assessments of individuals to determine/recommend appropriate supervision levels.
Prepare case plans.
Supervise individuals to monitor behavior and compliance with probation/releasing authority conditions.
Complete progress reports and apprehension/detention orders.
Testify in court as needed.
Prepare diagnostic, pre‑ and post‑dispositional investigation reports for courts, correctional staff, and releasing authorities to inform sentencing, case planning, and release decisions.

Minimum qualifications

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

Preferred qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in any field.
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 community supervision.
Experience working with the Minnesota DOC as a Corrections Security Caseworker or with another jurisdiction as a Case Manager providing community case management.
Experience 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 motivational interviewing.

Physical requirements

The selected finalist must review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position and may be required to complete respirator clearance. For a copy of the PDA, email Teresa Moen at teresa.moen@state.mn.us.

Additional requirements

Top candidate(s) will be screened on criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations, and other applicable background information per DOC policy.
Must pass a criminal history check including successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements, including probation.
Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will be conducted per DOC policy (may include review of job performance and discipline records).
New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.
The Minnesota DOC does not participate in E‑Verify and will not sponsor work visas (including F‑1 STEM OPT extensions). All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Pay

Corrections Agent: $26.12 – $37.91/hour ($54,538 – $79,156/year)
Corrections Agent Senior: $28.75 – $42.16/hour ($60,030 – $88,030/year)
Corrections Agent Career: $32.97 – $48.60/hour ($68,841 – $101,476/year)

Schedule

Day Shift, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Travel required up to 10% of the time.

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 (vested after three years)
Employer‑paid life insurance
Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
Resources supporting physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being
Training, classes, and professional development
Potential eligibility for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support (mental health, relationships, grief, finances, legal issues, daily living/convenience services)

About the agency

The Minnesota Department of Corrections works to transform lives for a safer Minnesota. We hold people accountable for their offenses while giving them the tools to succeed as they transition back to our communities—whether incarcerated or under community supervision. Our mindset: a person’s path to rejoining the community starts the day they begin serving their sentence. The DOC offers promotional opportunities, competitive pay, free parking, and workout facilities at most locations.