Community Corrections Supervisor - High Risk Unit

Overview

This position is with the Iowa Department of Corrections – Sixth District.

The Community Corrections Supervisor – High Risk Unit will oversee 11 certified officers within the district. The Sixth District encompasses 6 counties in Iowa (Jones, Johnson, Linn, Iowa, Tama and Benton).

The Community Corrections Supervisor is responsible for developing and overseeing the high-risk unit.

• Supervise 11 high risk officers and 1 HRU reserve officer.
• Provide operational oversight and evaluation of the high-risk unit.
• Case management review which would include audits, case assignments and daily case reviews.
• Serve as a member of the district’s leadership team, meeting as scheduled and participating in decision-making processes.
• Be the Law Enforcement representative for the district to community and partner agency meetings and committees.
• Participate in personnel processes, including hiring, promotion, and employee discipline. In consultation with the Division Manager, Assistant and District Director, take the lead on employee grievances or complaints.
• Department PREA investigator.
• Review critical incident reports to ensure they are submitted according to policy and review situations where critical incidents may need further debriefing or review.
• Provide input and oversight for the development and evaluation of the high-risk unit equipment and fleet. Provide fleet management of 8 emergency squad cars. Ensure functioning and routine maintenance on duty equipment and supplies. Maintain the HRU budget.
• Develop, update and review HRU policies in accordance with annual requirements.
• Participate in statewide initiatives, programs, work groups, and projects, including being on the district’s safety committee.

Candidates must meet BOTH of the following requirements to qualify for the position:

• ILEA (Iowa Law Enforcement Academy) certified peace officer in good standing;
• Minimum of 3 years continuous experience as an ILEA certified peace officer.

As a State of Iowa Employee, you will also receive a robust benefits package including:

• Paid time off including vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave with no cap on the sick leave hours that you can accrue
• IPERS Retirement package and option for deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Employee Discount Programs

If you're ready to take on this fulfilling and impactful role, apply now and join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve.

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.

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Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to four years of full-time work in human services, criminal justice, or corrections.
• A total of eight years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of full-time work as a Probation/Parole Officer 3.

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Candidates must meet BOTH of the following requirements to qualify for the position:

• ILEA (Iowa Law Enforcement Academy) certified peace officer in good standing;
• Minimum of 3 years continuous experience as an ILEA certified peace officer.