Corrections Agent

Job Title: Corrections Agent

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you have a strong desire to work in a field that combines law enforcement and social work? If so, we encourage you to apply for the Corrections Agent position at the State of Minnesota.

Job Summary:

The Corrections Agent is a critical role in the Minnesota Department of Corrections, responsible for supervising individuals under supervision in order to protect public safety and facilitate law-abiding behavior. This position requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise individuals under supervision to monitor behavior and compliance with probation/releasing authority conditions
• Complete assessments of individuals to determine/recommend appropriate supervision levels
• Prepare case plans and progress reports
• Testify in court as needed
• Prepare diagnostic, pre- and post-dispositional investigation reports on individuals

Requirements:

• One (1) year of work experience with clients from a diverse background in the fields of corrections, social work, social services, education, chemical dependency, mental health, residential treatment, or related field
• Completion of a bachelor's degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience; completion of an associate's degree may substitute for six (6) month of experience
• Ability to document and maintain client case records
• Human relations skills sufficient to represent the Minnesota Department of Corrections or county in the community
• Oral and written communication skills, sufficient to speak in public, testify in court, and write clear and concise reports
• Ability to make case decisions, set priorities and schedule/use time effectively
• Having and maintaining a valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of a degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Education, Law, Law Enforcement, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology or a Human Services related field with an emphasis in corrections/criminal justice
• Experience working with the Minnesota Department of Corrections as a Corrections Agent or Corrections Security Caseworker, or with another jurisdiction as a Probation Officer or Case Manager
• Experience working in a criminal justice/human services setting
• Experience completing risk/needs assessments
• Knowledge of case planning and applying intervention techniques based on research-based principles for long standing client behavior change

Work Environment:

The Corrections Agent will work in a fast-paced environment, interacting with diverse populations and making critical decisions to ensure public safety. The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law.

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