Superintendent Facility Administrator – Corrections

The Adult Correctional Facility (ACF) in the Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR) has a vacancy for a Superintendent Facility Administrator. ACF is the largest institution within DOCCR which includes a 396 bed mens facility and a 78 bed womens facility. This position will oversee 170 employees 11 managers and a budget of $26.6 million. This position will design and direct institutional procedures with respect to operations; plan organize and direct the activities of the ACF; and develop objectives standards and controls necessary for the safe and secure administration of division programs with an emphasis on evidence based practices programming.

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Location and hours:
This position is located at the Adult Corrections Facility at 1145 Shenandoah Lane Plymouth MN 55447.The ACF is a medium level security facility it is located 13 miles from downtown Minneapolis and there is no public transportation to this facility.Work hours will typically be Monday through Friday 8 a.m. 4 p.m. with flexibility for evening and on-call 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.

About this position:

• Coordinate the planning organizing and directing of activities of a correctional division.
• Establish and modify correctional division policies and procedures to be consistent with departmental county and state regulations.
• Interpret and communicate policies and procedures to subordinate supervisors.
• Make periodic evaluation of staff performance and operating units and take or recommend appropriate action.
• Provide leadership to managers in hiring motivating and/or training of correctional division staff and participate in succession planning as appropriate.
• Coordinate division activities with personnel of allied agencies in the justice system other county departments and community organizations.
• Assist with the preparation and administration of the division budget.
• Address complaints from clients residents staff community agencies and the general public in coordinating efforts for resolution with the Professional Standards and Conduct Unit.
• Participate in public information programs by speaking to community groups and educational institutions about the correctional division.
• Complete quarterly and annual reports of division budget and performance indicators.

• One of the following:
  • Nine years or more of experience in corrections two of which must have been in administration or supervision.
  • Bachelors degree in criminal justice behavioral/social science or business correctional or public administration or equivalent andfive years or more of the experience in corrections two of which must have been in administration or supervision.
  • Masters degree or higher in criminal justice behavioral/social science or business correctional or public administration or equivalent and four years or more of experience in corrections.
• A valid drivers license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County drivers permit.

• Knowledge of laws and regulations affecting correctional facility licensure.
• Experience:
  • In a correctional setting leading inclusion and culture change efforts to eliminate inequities and disparities.
  • Working in a secure correctional institution.
  • With Evidence Based Practices programming.
  • Working with diverse teams and creating an inclusive environment.
  • With workplace inclusion and culture change.
• Understanding of a political environment and government work; confident decision-making skills and the ability to balance responsiveness to concerns with the perseverance to lead in a political environment.
• Ability to:
  • Plan develop and implement policies and programs.
  • Plan and direct the work of others.
  • Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Relate to people in a manner to enlist their cooperation.
  • Work effectively with an increasingly diverse client population.
  • Foster commitment and build support for a diverse and inclusive organization that reflects the residents we serve.
• Apply diversity equity and inclusion best practices in collaboration with staff partners and those we serve.