Superintendent Facility Administrator – Corrections
Salary
$112,211.52 - $168,317.28 Annually
Location
Plymouth, MN
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
25DOCCR170PC22
Closing Date
11/24/2025 11:59 PM Central
Description
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 men's facility and a 78 bed women's 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:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position. This position is internally classified as a Corrections Division Manager. Click here to view the job classification specification.
Note: You must attach a resume and cover letter with your application materials to be considered for this position.
In this position, you will:
· 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.
Need to have:
· One of the following:
o Nine years or more of experience in corrections, two of which must have been in administration or supervision.
o Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, behavioral/social science, or business, correctional, or public administration or equivalent and five years or more of the experience in corrections, two of which must have been in administration or supervision.
o Master's 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 driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.
Nice to have:
· 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:
o Plan, develop, and implement policies and programs.
o Plan and direct the work of others.
o Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
o Relate to people in a manner to enlist their cooperation.
o Work effectively with an increasingly diverse client population.
o 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.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Pajoua Chang
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