Assistant Director, Community Corrections

Position Description

Anoka County Community Corrections provides a variety of correctional programs and services for justice-involved adults and juveniles. We strive to achieve our mission, “Working to Build a Safer Community,” by assisting clients to make positive life changes and reduce the risks for future criminal activity. The department has an opening for an Assistant Director of Community Corrections who will support leadership with the activities of the units that provide inmate housing, probation, supervision, education, and programming for both adult and juvenile offenders.

This is a full-time, exempt position. Interviews will take place the week of April 21, 2025 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $117,790.40 to $141,315.20 ($56.63 to $67.94 per hour).
• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 40. $117,790.40 to $164.840 ($53.42 to $79.25 per hour).
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at  www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits.
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will be officed at the Anoka County Courthouse. The Corrections Department operates across three distinct campuses, and travel between these locations is required.
• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Assistant Director, Community Corrections.

• Assist in providing departmental oversight and implement the strategic direction of the Anoka County Corrections department.  Although this position will initially be geared towards department-wide objectives, special attention will be placed on juvenile and adult institution operations. 
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct correctional service delivery and programs provided in Anoka County. 
• Analyze Corrections department needs and ensure program planning, budget, employee management, and policy development supports the implementation of comprehensive services for clients, stakeholders, and eligible participants.
• Review effectiveness of assigned programs including institutional services, adult and juvenile field services, and Court Services. Design and implement needed improvements.
• Limit financial risk to Anoka County by effectively managing program budget to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations including DOC Licensing and institutional healthcare.
• Participate in research and policy development at the state and local level for the future programmatic needs of Anoka County.
• Facilitate and participate in various committees to ensure community involvement and service coordination. Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders, partners, and community groups.
• Oversee collection of data and other information to evaluate program impact.
• Provide clinical support, team consultation, recruitment, annual performance reviews and disciplinary action for assigned programs and employees.
• Ensure ongoing training of managers, supervisors, and employees to ensure that clients receive effective and appropriate services.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Human Services, Social Work, or related field.
• Requires seven years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience including at least four years (2,080 annual hours) of leadership experience.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Successfully pass driver’s license background check 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Human Services, Social Work, or related field.
• Job related experience leading teams and creating positive and productive work environments.
• Experience working with federal, and state funded social services programs. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Physical Demands and Work Conditions:

• Standard office environment, correctional and detention institutions, field offices, courtrooms, offender'/clients' homes, hospitals and schools, and various community settings depending on assignment 
• Work activities may involve contact with and the supervision of juveniles or adults charged with major or minor criminal offenses, and/or individuals who may be hostile, dangerous, threatening, armed, and aggressive and/or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Consequently, some assignments may encounter stressful and physically threatening situations 
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness 
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds 
• Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties 
• Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills 
• Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing 
• Physical activity may include handling/carrying equipment, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Periodic high levels of exertion in the form of self-defense, pursuit, or restraint of an individual is possible for some assignments 
• Lifting over 100 lbs. in emergency situations 
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to various law enforcement equipment depending on assignment 
• Law enforcement equipment may include but is not limited to radios, pagers, handcuffs, first aid equipment, restraints, chemical agents, Tasers, and protective equipment such as masks, goggles, and gloves 
• Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle 
• Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions 
• Exposure to bodily fluids, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, or other hazards is possible while performing essential duties 
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions 

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County!  Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process.

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EE