Corrections Supervisor - Juvenile Detention Center

Hennepin County•Downtown Minneapolis, MN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation's (DOCCR) Juvenile Detention Center is seeking to hire one or more Corrections Supervisors. These positions will provide front line leadership and decision making, personnel management and development of the Juvenile Correctional Officers, ensure policy and procedure compliance, incident management, decision making, emergency response decision making, effective communication, required documentation, maintaining an environment that is safe & secure, and providing direct supervision to the Juvenile Correctional Officers. Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit the employee referral program page. Find us here at upcoming career fairs. These positions are located on-site at the Juvenile Detention Center at 510 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN. These positions require working a flexible schedule including non-traditional hours to support 24/7 operations with rotating duty supervisor responsibilities. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire. These are full-time, benefit earning positions. These positions are internally classified as a Corrections Supervisor. In these positions, you will: Supervise and manage facility operations, ensuring smooth coordination across departments and adjusting programming as needed based on staffing and building conditions. Direct and manage emergency response efforts by implementing protocols, coordinating evacuations, and overseeing staff and resident protection during crises. Perform administrative duties, including reviewing reports, maintaining logs, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. Maintain communication with supervisors, staff, and administrators while documenting incidents and observations. Manage and supervise staff, including overseeing Juvenile Correctional Officers (JCOs), conducting performance reviews, providing coaching, supporting development, and handling disciplinary investigations.

Requirements

Four years or more of experience as a correctional officer, juvenile correctional officer, or providing direct care to high-risk youth in a residential, detention, and/or corrections facility.
Two years (60 semester/90 quarter credits) or more of full-time college or vocational/technical coursework in corrections, law enforcement, or related criminal justice or behavioral/social science field and two years or more of full-time equivalent work experience as a correctional officer, juvenile correctional officer, or providing direct care to high-risk youth in a residential, detention, and/or corrections facility.
Bachelor's degree or higher in one of the fields listed above.
A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience within a correctional facility.
Crisis prevention, intervention, and response.
Leadership role or responsibility especially in organizational culture change.
Experience in the area of Evidence Based Practices (EBP) as it relates to providing services to high-risk youth.
Using data to develop and achieve program goals.
Working with customers or clients from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
Collecting and analyzing data to adequately evaluate programs and outcomes.
Using various software and databases to pull and present data, including Excel, CSTS, PowerPoint, MGA database, and Power BI.
Creating and presenting complex information in large and small group settings, and in plain language.
Navigating cultural similarities and differences and the impacts of culture on service effectiveness, organizational effectiveness, and effective relationships with staff, partners, and those we serve.
Leading committees, projects, and/or teams about reform and organization change.
Experience or education around addressing racial equity, gender equity, LGBTQIA equity, neurodiversity equity, differing ability equity.
Knowledge of the purpose and use of secure detention and detention alternatives, as well as the principles and language of juvenile detention reform.
Knowledge of best practices in juvenile justice and juvenile detention alternatives initiatives, in conjunction with evidence-based practices.
Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices in efforts to reduce racial inequities and racial disparities.
Ability to plan and direct the work of others; develop effective interpersonal relationships.
Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
Ability to motivate, train, and supervise direct reports.
Ability to develop programs and procedures; design and implement administrative methods and techniques.
Ability to effectively manage conflict.
Ability to develop and support professional growth opportunities for individuals and the division.

Responsibilities

Supervise and manage facility operations, ensuring smooth coordination across departments and adjusting programming as needed based on staffing and building conditions.
Direct and manage emergency response efforts by implementing protocols, coordinating evacuations, and overseeing staff and resident protection during crises.
Perform administrative duties, including reviewing reports, maintaining logs, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
Maintain communication with supervisors, staff, and administrators while documenting incidents and observations.
Manage and supervise staff, including overseeing Juvenile Correctional Officers (JCOs), conducting performance reviews, providing coaching, supporting development, and handling disciplinary investigations.