Supervisor, Community Corrections- Adult Field Services

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.

• 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.