Supervisor, Community Corrections- Adult Field Services

Supervisor, Community Corrections- Adult Field Services

Location

West St. Paul, MN

Job Type

Full-Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

3550.26.001

Department

Community Corrections

Opening Date

10/13/2026

Closing Date

10/27/2026 4:30 PM Central

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General Description

POSTING TYPE: Open, competitive

DEPARTMENT: Community Corrections

HOURS: 1.0 FTE, Full-time

PREFERRED SALARY RANGE: $92,218- $103,745 /annually

FULL SALARY RANGE: $92,218-$144,090 /annually (Grade level 110)

SUPERVISOR: Jim Scovil

UNION: HSSA

CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on 10/27/2026

Community Corrections Mission Statement: To transform lives, promote equity and increase community safety.

Community Corrections' Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement: As a system we are committed to dismantling institutional racism and healing historical trauma. We are moving forward as a place where inclusion, respect, acceptance, growth, and teaching are expected. We will recognize our individualities. We will listen to every voice, recognize our biases, and grow towards a more equitable and inclusive culture. We will help each other learn by modeling, teaching, and listening.

This posting is ONLY open to current Dakota County Government employees and provides a promotion, lateral transfer, or voluntary demotion opportunity.

The initial assignment is in Adult Field Services. Community Corrections supervisors may be reassigned between adult and juvenile services based on department needs. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to lead staff and support effective practices across assignments.

Community Corrections supervisors establish professional relationships with staff, develop their skills, and support the mission of the department. Dakota County seeks supervisors who can support staff through change, recognize their strengths, and address their training and development needs. Supervisors lead unit discussions regarding the department mission, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (IDE), Evidence Based Practices (EBP), and policies and procedures. They monitor staff performance, provide feedback, and intervene when necessary to ensure services meet client needs and support community safety.

The supervisor provides leadership and oversight to probation officers and other assigned staff serving adults or youth. Responsibilities include staff coaching and development, workload management, review of court reports and supervision decisions, program oversight, and collaboration with justice system and community partners.

Community Corrections is part of the Community Services Division. The division focuses on Integrated Service Delivery and meeting client needs across departments. We work with clients and service partners to address housing, employment, transportation, health care, education, financial assistance, and other needs that support successful outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Education, or related behavioral science field AND Four years of experience in a corrections or human services agency

OR

Masters degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Education or related behavioral science field AND Two years of experience in a corrections or human services agency.

Required license(s):

Valid drivers license required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and experience implementing Evidence Based Practices, including risk and needs assessment, case planning, cognitive behavioral interventions, coaching, and motivational interviewing.
• Experience in adult probation, supervised release, juvenile probation, or juvenile correctional services.
• Experience providing staff supervision, coaching, training, or program coordination.
• Experience collaborating with courts, justice system partners, treatment providers, and community agencies.

Duties & Responsibilities

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the positions management approved work schedule is required for all positions.

• Support the mission and values of Community Corrections through staff leadership, program expectations, and client interactions.
• Promote a diverse, culturally aware, and respectful workplace.
• Conduct intentional, targeted meetings with staff to support skill development, address challenges, and provide feedback.
• Provide coaching in assessment, effective professional alliance with clients, motivational interviewing, individual cognitive behavioral interventions, and case planning.
• Supervise and manage assigned personnel; organize, assign, and delegate duties; determine training needs; and evaluate staff performance.
• Monitor workloads, caseload assignments, and supervision practices to support effective service delivery and appropriate use of resources.
• Review court reports, probation violation reports, and other documents for accuracy, completeness, clear recommendations, and compliance with department expectations.
• Provide consultation and oversight regarding client supervision, responses to violations, service referrals, and decisions affecting client and community safety.
• Oversee assigned adult or juvenile programs and services, which may include specialized caseloads, treatment courts, diversion, community programming, and supervision support services.
• Manage assigned purchased services, contracts, grants, and related reporting or budget responsibilities.
• Analyze, interpret, and present data related to assigned units and programs to assess performance, identify service gaps, and support improvements.
• Collaborate with courts, attorneys, the Department of Corrections, law enforcement, schools, treatment providers, and other community partners, as appropriate to the assignment.
• Lead unit discussions regarding Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity and how these issues inform work with clients, families, and community partners.
• Demonstrate skill and commitment to working across cultures, respecting lived experiences, and identifying and addressing barriers and disparities in services.
• Recommend policies and procedures, support organizational change, and propose improvements that strengthen staff effectiveness, client outcomes, and community safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Duties 1-15 are essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment

• Knowledge of adult and/or juvenile justice systems, community supervision practices, and available community programs and resources.
• Ability to apply knowledge and develop skills needed for assignments in either adult or juvenile services.
• Ability to supervise, coach, and develop professional staff and address performance concerns.
• Ability to adapt to and support organizational change.
• Knowledge of Evidence Based Practices in community corrections, including risk assessment, motivational interviewing, professional alliance, cognitive interventions, and case planning, or ability to learn and implement them.
• Ability to review court reports and other documentation for accuracy, clarity, completeness, and sound recommendations.
• Knowledge of applicable mandates governing client supervision, information sharing, and case management.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment within departmental and state guidelines.
• Ability to understand how cultural perspectives and lived experiences influence communication, behavior, resilience, and client needs.
• Skill in communicating across differences with awareness of personal values, stereotypes, and biases.
• Willingness to examine and improve institutional practices that create barriers for different groups.
• Ability to establish community partnerships and coordinate services across systems.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with clients, families, staff, community groups, and justice system partners.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to plan work, solve problems, and resolve conflict.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a County office building. Some travel is required. Lifting requirement of up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis. Exposure to hazardous materials such as chemicals, blood, and other body fluids may occur on the job. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, computer, printer, telephone, calculator, copy and scanner machines and camera.

SELECTION PROCESS: The examination/selection process for this classification will consist of a rating of your training and experience from the application materials submitted. The top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

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• Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials. It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. They must also support and/or match answers to the supplemental questions. Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years.

02

Please select the highest level of education COMPLETED/Degree held. (Degree must be held by the closing date of this recruitment)

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher
• None

03

If you have a completed degree, what is your field of study?

• Corrections
• Criminal Justice
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Education
• Other, Behavioral Science related field
• Other unrelated field of study
• None

04

If you selected other Behavioral Science related field of study, please list your field of study below. Otherwise, please indicate N/A.

05

How many years of experience do you have in a corrections or human services agency? Any experience that you claim here must be on your application or you will not receive credit for this experience.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 or more years

06

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

07

Check all that apply regarding work you have performed in a paid professional capacity. Any experience that you claim here must be on your application or you will not receive credit for this experience.

• Risk Assessments (Y-LS-CMI), LS-CMI)
• Case plans
• Cognitive Behavioral Group (CBT) facilitation
• Resident progress reports/memos
• Reports to the court about clients
• Client progress reports/memos
• Treatment reports
• Institutional log/case entries
• Administrative/policy reports
• I do not have experience, but I am willing to gain it.

08

Select the electronic information systems you have used for at least 3 months.

• Microsoft Outlook
• MNCIS/MGA
• CJIS
• SSS
• BCA/NCIC
• CSTS
• I do not have experience, but I am willing to gain it.

09

Have you completed training in any of the areas listed below? Check all that apply. Any experience that you claim here must be on your application or you will not receive credit for this experience.

• Motivational Interviewing
• Practice Models (STICS, EPICS, Carey Guide Ten Steps to Risk Reduction, Other)
• Cognitive Skills/Restructuring curriculums
• Risk Assessments (YLS, LS-CMI, SARA, J-SOAP II, etc.)
• I have not completed any of the training listed above, but I am willing to gain it.

10

Indicate below your years of (full time equivalency) paid professional experience working in CORRECTIONS in a community corrections, probation, supervised release or court environment. Any experience that you claim here must be on your application or you will not receive credit for this experience.

• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 4-6 years
• 6 or More years of Experience
• I do not have this experience, but I am willing to gain it

11

Briefly describe your field-based experience in a community corrections, probation or treatment environment. Type "none" in the space provided if you do not have this experience.

12

Indicate below your years of (full time equivalency) FIELD BASED experience working with JUVENILES in a community corrections, probation or residential program. Any experience that you claim here must be on your application or you will not receive credit for this experience.

• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 4-6 years
• 6 or more years
• I do not have this experience, but I am willing to gain it

13

Briefly describe your field based experience working with juveniles in a community corrections, probation or residential program. Type "none" in the space provided if you do not have this experience.

14

Indicate the level of knowledge you have regarding the court and related legal procedures as they pertain to community corrections. Check one. Any experience that you claim here must be on your application or you will not receive credit for this experience.

• I have limited knowledge.
• I have a general familiarity, but no hands-on experience.
• I have limited hands-on experience.
• I have significant hands-on experience.
• I can deal comfortably and independently with any question or situation.
• I do not have experience, but I am willing to gain it.

15

Have you worked for Dakota County Community Corrections Department as a Probation Officer?

• Yes
• No

16

Do you have program coordination experience?

• Yes
• No

17

Briefly describe your program coordination experience. Type "none" in space below if you do not have this experience.

18

Do you have supervisory experience with professional level staff (probation officers, social workers, public health nurses, etc.)?

• Yes
• No

19

Briefly describe your supervisory experience with professional level staff (probation officers, social workers, public health nurses, etc.). Please include the size and responsibilities of these staff you directly supervised. Type "none" in the space below if you do not have this experience.

20

The full salary range for this position is $92,218- $144,090 annually and the preferred hiring range is $92,218- $103,745 annually. The amount that is offered is dependent on the candidates overall skills, education, experience and internal equity. The offer would also include the Countys benefits package. Taking that information into consideration, what would be the minimum salary youd accept if selected for the position?

21

Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources for this specific position. Please select the one source that most closely describes how you first learned about this opportunity.

• Facebook
• Friend, Family or Colleague
• Indeed
• Job Fair or Dakota County Event
• Job Interest e-mails from Dakota County
• League of Minnesota Cities
• LinkedIn
• Diversityjobs.com
• Minnesotaworks.net
• Minnesota Association of Counties
• Monster
• Professional Association Website
• Referred by a Dakota County Employee
• College Website, Instructor, Career Services
• Dakota County Website
• Other

22

If you selected "other" above, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity with Dakota County.

Required Question

Employer Dakota County

Address Administration Center

1590 Highway 55

Hastings, Minnesota, 55033-2372

Phone 651.438.4435

Website http://dakotacountymn.gov