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Working Title: Warden

Job Class: Chief Executive Officer-Correctional Facility

Agency: Corrections Dept

• Job ID : 80654

• Location : Shakopee

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/03/2024

• Closing Date : 10/16/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Corrections

• Location: Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) - Shakopee

• Division : Facility Operations

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

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $57.96 - $82.92 / hourly; $121,020 - $173,136 / annually

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• 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 serves as the Chief Executive Officer at the Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) – Shakopee and is accountable for the entire scope of the operation. The purpose of the position is to provide administrative leadership and direction to incarcerated people, employees and contractors.

The Warden and staff are responsible for enhancing public safety by providing the security, sanctions and controls necessary to contain and manage incarcerated people. The Warden sets the priorities and carries out the DOC’s mission of transforming lives for a safer Minnesota by maintaining safe, secure and humane conditions for all employees and incarcerated people who work and live in a Minnesota Correctional Facility.

This appointment is limited in duration with an anticipated end date on or before December 31, 2026.

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.

• A minimum of four (4) years of advanced level supervisory and/or managerial experience within a criminal justice setting and your experience must include responsibility for development and administration of budgets; development and implementation of policies; managing rehabilitative programs and all other services in support of 24/7 client-based operation; and working collaboratively with members of an executive or managerial team.

Application Requirements : All applicants are required to attach a resume and cover letter with their online application. Included in the cover letter, please describe your qualifications in each of the four (4) areas listed below. Applicants who do not follow the application requirements will not be considered further in the hiring process.

1. Development and administration of budgets.

2. Development and implementation of policies.

3. Managing rehabilitative programs and all other services in support of 24/7 client-based operation.

4. Working collaboratively with members of an executive or managerial team.

Applicants who meet the above qualifications will be further evaluated for the following:

• Knowledge of human resources principles, procedures and systems sufficient to manage and maintain a harmonious labor relations environment in accordance with collective bargaining contracts/plans and affirmative action/equal opportunity policies.

• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to relay sensitive information to staff, the public, law enforcement agencies, the media, attorneys, incarcerated people and other state agencies and to elicit cooperation from staff and incarcerated people to resolve difficult and potentially dangerous situations affecting the safety and security of incarcerated people, staff and the public.

• Human relations and conflict resolution skills sufficient to effectively solve problems in a manner that is sensitive to organizational structures and cultures, as well as the needs of groups and individuals; and to elicit cooperation from staff and incarcerated people to resolve difficult and potentially dangerous situations affecting the safety and security of incarcerated people, staff and the public.

• Ability to provide leadership and management of staff in the delivery of programs, divisional planning, program control, and implementation of new or revised programs, policies, procedures and resource allocations.

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively coach, develop, direct, and manage employees to ensure a highly skilled, harmonious, service-oriented team.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and experience in dealing with complex personnel matters which require excellent judgment skills, poise, initiative, and tact.

• Comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based practices, and exhibits familiarity with the best practices in all functional areas

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Psychology, or other closely related field as determined by the agency.

• Completion of the State’s Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI), Senior Leadership Institute (SLI), Strategic Effectiveness for Aspiring Leaders (SEAL), or similar leadership development program

• Knowledge of legislative processes and/or legislative experience.

• Experience in managing program implementation, staff scheduling, and prioritization of resources.

• Experience and skills in public speaking.

• Five (5) or more years of advanced level supervisory and/or managerial experience within a correctional setting.

Physical Requirements

The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position and may be required to complete a tuberculosis screening. For a copy of the PDA, please email Teresa Moen at teresa.moen@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.

The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.