Part-time/Full-time Overnight Community Corrections Specialist

Centre Inc.; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare fringe benefit

Overnight shift differential

Employer-paid health insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

11 paid holidays

Double-time pay on holidays worked

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Centre, Inc. is seeking a Community Corrections Specialist to support residential reentry efforts and ensure accountability, safety, and structured programming for justice-involved residents.

You will work directly with residents, document activities, and contribute to compliance and safety in a supportive environment. Role includes hands-on supervision, monitoring, and coordination with staff to promote rehabilitation and community safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some college coursework in criminal justice, social work, psychology preferred.
• At least 18 years of age and valid eligibility to work.
• Preference for two years of experience with criminal justice treatment programs.

Responsibilities

• Sign residents in and out of the facility and verify movements.
• Confirm employment schedules and approved activities.
• Monitor resident accountability using GPS and tracking tools.
• Conduct breath tests and urinalysis as part of compliance checks.
• Perform searches of rooms, vehicles, and individuals.
• Complete incident reports and document resident activity.
• Maintain safety and security within the facility with professional conduct.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college coursework in criminal justice

Tools

GPS tracking systems

Breath/bio test knowledge

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Are you eager to gain hands-on experience in the field of community corrections while developing valuable skills for your future career in law enforcement, parole and probation, or corrections? Look no further! Centre is offering exciting opportunities for individuals like you to join our team as a Community Corrections Specialist and embark on a rewarding journey towards professional growth and fulfillment.

Centre is a nonprofit agency guided by core values that serve as the foundation of everything we do. Compassion, integrity, empowerment, and safety and security are not just words to us, they are principles that drive our actions and shape our culture. If you are someone whose values align with ours and are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others, we want to hear from you!

What sets us apart is our commitment to your professional development. As a part of our team, you'll have access to:

• Ongoing training programs designed to enhance your skills and knowledge base.
• Hands-on experience working directly with justice-involved clients in residential reentry settings.
• Opportunities for advancement within the agency based on performance and dedication.

Along with excellent training and experience, Centre offers competitive compensation and benefits that include:

• Pay: $18.80 to $23.50 (Depends on experience)
• Health and Welfare: Employees may be eligible to receive a health and welfare fringe benefit of up to $5.09 per hour in addition to base pay (Up to $407.20 per pay period!)
• Overnight shift differential: $2.50 per hour
• 100% employer-paid individual medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance for full-time employees
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Double-time pay on holidays worked
• 401(k) with company match of up to 6% (must meet age, hours, and length of service requirements)

As a Community Corrections Specialist, you will play a key role in maintaining accountability, safety, and structure within a residential reentry environment. This position combines direct interaction with residents, monitoring responsibilities, and documentation to ensure residents remain compliant with program expectations.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Signing residents in and out of the facility and verifying approved movements
• Confirming employment schedules and other approved activities
• Monitoring resident accountability through GPS systems and other tracking tools
• Conducting breath tests, urinalysis testing, and other compliance checks
• Performing pat searches, room searches, and vehicle searches
• Completing incident reports and documenting resident activity
• Maintaining safety and security within the facility while interacting professionally with residents

Candidates who are extended a conditional offer must complete an exhaustive background check process prior to beginning employment, which includes a criminal background check, drug screen, professional reference check, employment check, and PREA institutional employer checks.

Join us at Centre and become a part of a dynamic team dedicated to promoting rehabilitation, social reintegration, and community safety. Your journey toward a fulfilling career in the criminal justice field starts here!

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Some college coursework in criminal justice, social work, psychology, or a related field is preferred
• Preference will be given to candidates who possess at least two years of experience working with criminal justice treatment programs.

This position also requires effective communication skills, the ability to pay attention to detail, and proficiency in the use of computers, including use of the internet and Microsoft Office.

Centre, Inc. is an EEO/AAP employer and will recruit, hire, train, and promote, into all job levels, the most qualified persons without regard to the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Centre, Inc. gives preference to small business/disadvantaged and veteran-owned businesses. All products and services established are based on meeting contracting requirements.