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Come help the Department of Corrections transform lives for a safer Minnesota! Each day when you come to work for the Department of Corrections, you have the opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of those under our care and for those in communities throughout Minnesota.
Job Details
Job Class: Corrections Hearings and Release Officer
Agency: Corrections Dept
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary
This professional position in the Hearings and Release Unit (HRU) makes decisions regarding the release, restructure or revocation of release and facility discipline violations of adult and juvenile individuals committed to the custody of the Commissioner of Corrections. Responsibilities include:
To promote a culture of flexibility, we offer staff a hybrid work environment that varies by team, position, and business needs. This position will require in-office work at least one (1) day a week. About once per month, all staff attend a collaborative in-person meeting in the office. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Teleworking employees are required to live in Minnesota or a bordering state in a county along the Minnesota state line.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Applicants who meet the requirements listed above will be further assessed on the following:
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:
Physical Requirements
The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Katie Wynn ( Katie.Wynn@state.mn.us ).
Additional Requirements
The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.
Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.
New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.
Application Details
How to Apply
Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
If you have questions about the position, contact Katie Wynn at katie.wynn@state.mn.us or 651-361-7304 .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Katie Wynn at katie.wynn@state.mn.us .
About Corrections Dept
Go from a job to a meaningful career with the Minnesota Department of Corrections where we work to transform lives for a safer Minnesota! We hold people responsible for the offenses they commit while giving them the tools they need to succeed as they transition back to our communities.These people may be incarcerated in our correctional facilities or be under our supervision in the community. No matter a person's custody status, our mindset is the same: a person's path to rejoining the community starts on the day they begin serving their sentence.Become part of this mindset by joining our team! With the DOC you will find many promotional opportunities, great State of Minnesota benefits, competitive pay, free parking, and workout facilities at most locations.
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.
Come help the Department of Corrections transform lives for a safer Minnesota! Each day when you come to work for the Department of Corrections, you have the opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of those under our care and for those in communities throughout Minnesota.
Job Details
Job Class: Corrections Hearings and Release Officer
Agency: Corrections Dept
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted : 12/30/2023
- Closing Date : 01/19/2024
- Hiring Agency : Department of Corrections
- Location: Central Office - St. Paul
- Division/Unit : Community Services - Hearings & Release
- Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Days of Work : Monday - Friday (Note: this position requires 24/7 on-call duties on a rotating schedule)
- Travel Required : Yes, up to 10% of the time
- Salary Range: $31.57 - $46.82 / hourly; $65,918 - $97,760 / annually
- Classified Status : Classified
- Telework Eligible : Yes
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary
This professional position in the Hearings and Release Unit (HRU) makes decisions regarding the release, restructure or revocation of release and facility discipline violations of adult and juvenile individuals committed to the custody of the Commissioner of Corrections. Responsibilities include:
- Conduct hearings regarding alleged violation of conditions of release at state and county correctional facilities and offender discipline regulations at state correctional facilities in accordance with federal laws, state statutes, administrative rules/regulations, case laws, and department policies and practices.
- Conduct appearance or non-appearance reviews of release and parole plans and approve or modify conditions of release for adult individualsbased on assessed criminogenic needs and available community resources to ensure public safety and compliance with federal laws, state statutes, administrative rules/regulations, case laws and department policies and practices.
- Review and approve requests by supervising state and county corrections agents to restructure conditions of release for both juvenile and adult individuals.
- Review and evaluate warrant requests by supervising state and county corrections agents for alleged violations of conditions of release and determine whether a warrant or apprehension and detention order should be issued.
- Conduct continued facility reviews on-site or via video-conference on adult individuals that return to the state correctional facility following: 1) revocation as a release violator; 2) returned on a continued disposition as a release violator; 3) returned on a detention status to await local prosecution; or 4) returned as a Medical/Mental Health fugitive release violator.
- Conduct appearance and non-appearance juvenile facility reviews at Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF)-Red Wing or other contract juvenile facilities to assess program progress, promote and encourage positive adjustment, grant parole, approve parole conditions, assess parole supervision progress, and to consider discharge from juvenile jurisdiction prior to or at the age of juvenile expiration.
To promote a culture of flexibility, we offer staff a hybrid work environment that varies by team, position, and business needs. This position will require in-office work at least one (1) day a week. About once per month, all staff attend a collaborative in-person meeting in the office. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Teleworking employees are required to live in Minnesota or a bordering state in a county along the Minnesota state line.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
- Three (3) years of professional-level experience providing case management, conducting facility discipline hearings, and/or providing community supervision services toindividuals under a correctional authority or a court civil commitment while they are either living in the community, in a correctional facility, or in a secured human services facility.
- A Bachelor's degreein Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law Enforcement, Social Work, Psychology or a related Behavioral/Social Science or Human Services program may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
- A Master's degree inCorrections, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law Enforcement, Social Work, Psychology or a related Behavioral/Social Science or Human Services program may substitute for one and a half (1.5) years of experience.
- Possess a valid driver's license.
Applicants who meet the requirements listed above will be further assessed on the following:
- Knowledge of Minnesota's sentencing system, including Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines.
- Knowledge of adult incarcerated individual discipline regulations, adult discipline hearing processes and juvenile facility review processes.
- Knowledge of the administrative hearing process in respect to due process requirements.
- Knowledge of best practices as applied to incarcerated individual supervision and case management.
- Knowledge of Minnesota's correctional supervision delivery systems and correctional resources available within different geographic areas of the state.
- Communication and human relation skills to accurately reflect, support, and document decisions, while maintaining effective working associations with a wide variety of stakeholders.
- Technical skills to effectively operate and use computer equipment with a variety of program applications.
- Analytical skills sufficient to dissect complex circumstances and situations within the hearings and release processes.
- Problem solving and independent decision-making skills to resolve disagreements, de-escalate hostile hearing participants and deliver undesirable dispositions utilizing advanced interpersonal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:
- A Bachelor's degree or higher in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law Enforcement, Social Work, Psychology or a related Behavioral/Social Science or Human Services program.
- Five (5) or more years of professional-level experience providing case management, conducting facility discipline hearings, and/or providing community supervision services to incarcerated individuals under a correctional authority or a court civil commitment while they are either living in the community, in a correctional facility, or in a secured human services facility.
- Experience in DOC administrative hearing processes in respect to due process requirements.
- Experience in DOC discipline hearings.
- Experience working in DOC field services, Community Corrections Act (CCA) field services, and/or a Minnesota Correctional Facility.
- Experience working with juvenile incarcerated individuals.
- Broad understanding of correctional programs and practices for adults and juveniles in facilities and in the community in Minnesota or other states.
- Knowledge of relevant statutes, laws and administrative rules.
- Knowledge of policies and procedures for authorization or cancellation of warrant, apprehension and detention orders.
Physical Requirements
The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Katie Wynn ( Katie.Wynn@state.mn.us ).
Additional Requirements
The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.
Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.
New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.
Application Details
How to Apply
Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
If you have questions about the position, contact Katie Wynn at katie.wynn@state.mn.us or 651-361-7304 .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Katie Wynn at katie.wynn@state.mn.us .
About Corrections Dept
Go from a job to a meaningful career with the Minnesota Department of Corrections where we work to transform lives for a safer Minnesota! We hold people responsible for the offenses they commit while giving them the tools they need to succeed as they transition back to our communities.These people may be incarcerated in our correctional facilities or be under our supervision in the community. No matter a person's custody status, our mindset is the same: a person's path to rejoining the community starts on the day they begin serving their sentence.Become part of this mindset by joining our team! With the DOC you will find many promotional opportunities, great State of Minnesota benefits, competitive pay, free parking, and workout facilities at most locations.
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
- 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission
- 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
- 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
- 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule
Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
- Public pension plan
- Training and professional development
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays each year
- Paid parental leave
- Low-cost medical and dental coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Vision coverage
- Wellness programs and resources
- Employer paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Health care spending and savings accounts
- Dependent care spending account
- Tax-deferred compensation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.
