Job Class: Corrections Detention Facilities Inspector

Agency: Corrections Dept

• Job ID : 76369

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 05/02/2024

• Closing Date : 05/22/2024

• Hiring Agency : Department of Corrections

• Division/Unit : Office of Inspector General - Inspections & Enforcement

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/8:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes

• Salary Range: $27.58 - $40.49 / hourly; $57,587 - $84,543 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position conducts regular and periodic inspections of children’s residual facilities (2960), jails, detention facilities, adult private prisons, adult halfway houses, and group foster homes. Responsibilities include:

• Conduct licensing inspections and/or annual/biennial inspections primarily of juvenile detention facilities and group and child foster homes licensed by the Department of Corrections as well as adult community based residential correctional facilities (2920). Additional inspection work may be conducted in jails, detention facilities, adult private prisons, and certification of out-of-state juvenile programs as assigned to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local statutes and, where appropriate, take action toward proper resolution of non-compliance or problem areas to ensure the safety, security, and health of all residents and staff.

• Complete audits of Minnesota detention and other facilities using the Federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Act and determining compliance with core requirements.

• Provide technical assistance and training with respect to facility and workforce planning, construction activities, operational procedures, and program development.

• Conduct all enforcement activities, inclusive of developing recommendations for restricted use, license suspension, or license revocation of assigned facilities.

• Evaluate all complaints and/or unusual occurrences arising within facilities related to licensing standards.

To promote a culture of flexibility, we offer staff a hybrid work environment that varies by team, position, and business needs. This position will have the option to telework and will require regular travel to facilities throughout the state of Minnesota to conduct inspections. 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.

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.

• Two (2) years of experience conducting inspections of government regulated entities OR monitoring ongoing compliance for licensed government programs. (Note: A Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Corrections, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience) . Experience must include:

• Preparing a written narrative of inspection findings;

• Making recommendations for corrective action in cases of non-compliance; and

• Creating and implementing timelines for corrective action in cases of non-compliance.

• Analytical skills sufficient to evaluate complaints and determine compliance with licensing or certification standards.

• Human relations skills sufficient to communicate, persuade, and negotiate with other local criminal justice and public officials, respond to inquiries, and provide technical assistance.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:

• A Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Corrections, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related field.

• Experience working in a children’s residential facility (Rule 2960) setting.

• Knowledge of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA), and/or laws and regulations pertaining to confinement of persons in secure and non-secure facilities.

• Knowledge of building, life safety, and health codes.

• Knowledge of and skill in investigative techniques.

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.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made 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 . Please indicate what assistance is needed.