Field Services Leader, Community Corrections

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

IPERS Retirement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Corrections – Sixth District seeks a Community Corrections Supervisor to oversee Probation Parole Officers in the Linn County field services unit. The role includes evaluating subordinates, reviewing casework for quality assurance, and participating in district leadership and cross‑agency initiatives.

We value integrity and attention to detail, and offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health/dental/vision insurance, IPERS retirement, flexible

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of full-time work as a Probation/Parole Officer

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.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Education

Four-year college degree

Eight years education/experience alternative

Probation/Parole Officer experience (current)

Job description

The Iowa Department of Corrections – Sixth District seeks a Community Corrections Supervisor to oversee Probation Parole Officers in the Linn County field services unit. The role includes evaluating subordinates, reviewing casework for quality assurance, and participating in district leadership and cross‑agency initiatives.

We value integrity and attention to detail, and offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health/dental/vision insurance, IPERS retirement, flexible