NEOGOV · 5 days ago
Community Corrections Area Director (Internal DOCCR applicants only)
Hennepin County
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$129K/yr - $193K/yr
4+ years expHennepin County is seeking a Corrections Area Director of Field Services for the Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR). The Area Director will provide strategic leadership, operational accountability, and oversight for three Adult Field Divisions and juvenile probation, focusing on enhancing community safety and reducing the risk of re-offense.
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Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction and oversight in Field Services to ensure service delivery consistent with the department's vision and mission
Develop and review departmental area budgets
Direct the implementation of evidence-based practices in the areas of adult and juvenile community corrections supervision
Develop and maintain close working relationships with the county board; other county departments; professional, governmental, private organizations and other stakeholders
Establish performance measures, evaluate performance outcomes and plan service changes
Provide administrative and supervisory coaching and direction to management and other direct staff reports
Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration with internal divisions and other Hennepin County departments
Represent the department in both state-wide and county-wide projects and initiatives
Oversee the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of integrated operations and services for efficiency, effectiveness and evaluation
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director
Qualification
Required
Master's degree or higher in a behavioral/social science, criminal justice, business administration, corrections, public administration, or a related field and four years or more of management or administrative experience in a large organization
Bachelor's degree in one of the above fields and five years or more of management or administrative experience in a large organization
Experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis
Supervising operations in a corrections setting as well as experience leading top level managers and their teams
Collaborating with top level management to strategically develop budgets to align with the department's strategic plan while being fiscally responsible
Building and maintaining strategic internal and external partnerships for effective and innovative programming that reflect both the county's and department's mission, vision and core values
Researching and recommending changes and improvements that incorporate evidence-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, person-centered, and data-driven practice
Providing strategic leadership towards reducing systemic disparities, addressing the impacts of structural and institutional racism, applying diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices in collaboration with staff, partners, and those we serve
Knowledge of organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs
Knowledge of state rules and requirements that govern correctional the supervision of clients
Knowledge of the theory and application of Evidence Based Practices
Ability to lead, supervise, and develop direct reports through coaching, mentoring and performance management techniques
Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project both intended and unintended consequences of proposed actions
Ability to communicate effectively with leaders and employees at all levels of the organization, engage with community members, and system partners
Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, local and department policies, procedures, laws and regulations
Ability to identify and utilize technological solutions to increase efficiencies
Ability to apply diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices in collaboration with staff, partners, and those we serve
Ability to foster an environment that recognizes, and respects differences and provides culturally responsive services
Benefits
Meaningful work
Public service
Competitive pay
Work-life balance
Generous benefits
Opportunities to grow
Commitment to your success
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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