Supervisor, Community Corrections- Adult Field Services

Dakota County; West Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Dakota County in West Saint Paul, MN, seeks a Community Corrections Supervisor to lead staff in adult and juvenile services. This 1.0 FTE, full-time role emphasizes Evidence Based Practices, coaching teams, and ensuring client safety.

The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's in a related field with several years in corrections or human services, plus a valid driver's license. Promotion opportunities exist within the county government.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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.
• Master's 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 driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff coaching and development; monitor performance and provide feedback.
• Coordinate across unit discussions on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (IDE) and Evidence Based Practices (EBP).
• Review court reports, probation decisions, and ensure compliance with department expectations.
• Collaborate with courts, justice system partners, treatment providers, and community agencies.
• Oversee programs and services; manage contracts, grants, and reporting.
• Analyze data to assess performance and identify service gaps.
• Promote a diverse, culturally aware, and respectful workplace.
• Support organizational change and policy improvements for client outcomes.

Skills

Evidence Based Practices

Probation/Juvenile experience

Staff supervision

Court collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Corrections/Criminal Justice/Sociology/Psychology/Social Work/Education

Master's degree in Corrections/Criminal Justice/Sociology/Psychology/Social Work/Education or related field

Master's degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Education or related behavioral science field

Job 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.

Bachelor's 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 Master's 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 driver's license required.

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

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 position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.

1. Support the mission and values of Community Corrections through staff leadership, program expectations, and client interactions.
2. Promote a diverse, culturally aware, and respectful workplace.
3. Conduct intentional, targeted meetings with staff to support skill development, address challenges, and provide feedback.
4. Provide coaching in assessment, effective professional alliance with clients, motivational interviewing, individual cognitive behavioral interventions, and case planning.
5. Supervise and manage assigned personnel; organize, assign, and delegate duties; determine training needs; and evaluate staff performance.
6. Monitor workloads, caseload assignments, and supervision practices to support effective service delivery and appropriate use of resources.
7. Review court reports, probation violation reports, and other documents for accuracy, completeness, clear recommendations, and compliance with department expectations.
8. Provide consultation and oversight regarding client supervision, responses to violations, service referrals, and decisions affecting client and community safety.
9. Oversee assigned adult or juvenile programs and services, which may include specialized caseloads, treatment courts, diversion, community programming, and supervision support services.
10. Manage assigned purchased services, contracts, grants, and related reporting or budget responsibilities.
11. Analyze, interpret, and present data related to assigned units and programs to assess performance, identify service gaps, and support improvements.
12. Collaborate with courts, attorneys, the Department of Corrections, law enforcement, schools, treatment providers, and other community partners, as appropriate to the assignment.
13. Lead unit discussions regarding Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity and how these issues inform work with clients, families, and community partners.
14. Demonstrate skill and commitment to working across cultures, respecting lived experiences, and identifying and addressing barriers and disparities in services.
15. 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 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.