Division Director - Northeast Regional Corrections Center

St. Louis County, MN; Saginaw (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional corrections authority in Saginaw, Minnesota seeks a leader to oversee operations and staff of the NERCC facility. The role involves developing policies for corrections, managing staff training and recruitment, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree and significant experience in corrections or a related field, ideally in a supervisory role. Strong program management and collaboration skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field with 5 years of experience in corrections.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 6 years of experience in corrections.
• Three years of supervisory experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage activities and staff of NERCC.
• Develop and coordinate policies for the Arrowhead Regional Corrections Board.
• Responsible for recruitment and in-service training programs.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Client service

Program development

Policy development

Education

Master’s degree in sociology, psychology, social work, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, social work, or related field

Job description

Direct and manage activities and staff of NERCC. Develop and coordinate policies for the Arrowhead Regional Corrections Board in relation to the custody and treatment of adult male offenders as ordered by the courts.

ARC consists of a five-county operation (Carlton, Cook, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis). NERCC is a 144-bed capacity DOC licensed male institution, of which 20 beds are medium security and the remainder are minimum security.

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MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develops adult institutional policies and procedures in accordance with policies and procedures of the Arrowhead Regional Corrections Board.
• Directs and guides supervisors in carrying out the functions of their responsibilities.
• Responsible for the recruitment and selection of staff.
• Plans and maintains in-service training programs.
• Responsible for the overall goals of the program and program content.
• Reviews the effectiveness and quality of programs and recommends revisions or new programs to the Arrowhead Regional Corrections Executive Director.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with justice system partners.
• Plans for future facility needs and manages capital projects.
• Responsible for the annual budget of adult institutional services for the Arrowhead Regional Corrections Board.
• Works with ARC's Research Analyst to conduct data collection, analysis, and reporting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):

• A Master’s degree in sociology, psychology, social work, criminal justice corrections, criminology or a closely related field AND five (5) years of progressively responsible client-based professional experience in corrections or a closely related human services field; OR, a Bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, social work, criminal justice, corrections, criminology or a closely related field AND six (6) years of progressively responsible client-based professional experience in corrections or a closely related human service field.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Note: Client-based professional experience must involve providing direct client services.

Three (3) years (or more) of the professional experience must have been at a supervisory level in corrections or a closely related human services field.