Community Corrections Supervisor - Field Services Cedar Rapids - 52404 - Linn County

Iowa National Guard; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off including vacation, paid

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

IPERS Retirement package

Flexible Spending Accounts (medical &/

Free Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Iowa Department of Corrections – Sixth District is seeking a Community Corrections Supervisor to oversee Probation Parole Officers in the Linn County field services unit. You will evaluate subordinates, review casework, and participate in district leadership meetings to guide policy and practice.

You will collaborate with local service providers and justice partners, contribute to program evaluation and budget monitoring, and help implement statewide initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field.
• Experience equal to four years of full-time work in human services, criminal justice, or corrections.
• Eight years total education/experience as described above may substitute for the degree.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the work of subordinates; effectively recommending personnel actions related to hiring, performance, leave of absence, grievances, work schedules, and assignments.
• Review casework and perform audit reviews for quality assurance.
• Serve as a member of district’s leadership team, meeting as scheduled and participating in decision‑making processes.
• Collaborates with other supervisors regarding culture, practice and leads the implementation of various initiatives.
• Participates in statewide initiatives, programs and project related to service implementation and evaluation.
• Collaborates with local services providers and justice system partners to identify and address gaps in service delivery.
• Provides input on development, implementation and ongoing monitoring of the district’s field services budget.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

This position is with the Iowa Department of Corrections – Sixth District. The sixth district encompasses 6 counties in Iowa (Jones, Johnson, Linn, Iowa, Tama and Benton).

The Community Corrections Supervisor position is responsible for supervising Probation Parole Officers in the Linn County field services unit. Duties will include the following:

• Evaluates the work of subordinates; effectively recommending personnel actions related to hiring, performance, leave of absence, grievances, work schedules, and assignments.
• Review casework and perform audit reviews for quality assurance.
• Serve as a member of district’s leadership team, meeting as scheduled and participating in decision-making processes.
• Collaborates with other supervisors regarding culture, practice and leads the implementation of various initiatives.
• Participates in statewide initiatives, programs and project related to service implementation and evaluation.
• Collaborates with local services providers and justice system partners to identify and address gaps in service delivery.
• Provides input on development, implementation and ongoing monitoring of the district’s field services budget.

We value integrity, ethical conduct, and attention to detail in all aspects of our work, and we invite you to become an integral part of our team dedicated to transforming lives and promoting community safety.

As a State of Iowa Employee, you will also receive a robust benefits package including:

• Paid time off including vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave with no cap on the sick leave hours that you can accrue
• Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Package
• IPERS Retirement package and option for deferred compensation
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Free Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Employee Discount Programs

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to four years of full-time work in human services, criminal justice, or corrections.
2. A total of eight years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
3. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of full-time work as a Probation/Parole Officer 3.