Job Details

Working Title: Corrections Captain
Job Class: Corrections Captain
Agency: Corrections Dept

• Job ID: 95455
• Location: Shakopee
• Telework Eligible: No
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 07/11/2026
• Closing Date: 07/20/2026
• Hiring Agency: Department of Corrections
• Division/Unit: Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) - Shakopee
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift/7:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Days of Work: Rotating
• Days Off: Varies
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $41.80 - $58.91 / hourly; $87,278 - $123,004 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : 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.

Job Summary

This position exists to assure security is maintained by supervising, planning, directing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating the facility security at MCF-Shakopee and Security Division personnel in a manner that will maximize the attainment of institution and department goals and working directly with incarcerated individuals to ensure they are treated in a humane and dignified manner while maintaining the seamless security of the facility.

This position is responsible to maintain a working knowledge of gender specific correctional practices and initiatives as it relates to the female incarcerated population. Areas of responsibility include: Watch Office, Shakopee site security, CIP security, Master Control, Transportation, Detail/New Staff/Security Training, Squad, SORT/SOG/MO/CNT teams, inside/outside grounds security, ICS, Tool Control, Security Liaison to other departments at the facility, Security Audit Coordinator, Emergency Manual, Security Shake Downs, Armory and Chemical Munitions, Officer Staffing, Weapon control, camera plan and 800 MHz radio communications.

This position is also involved in the perimeter security planning and facility expansion.

Qualifications

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 or more supervisory experience (e.g. Corrections Lieutenant, Corrections Supervisor or equivalent) directing a residential corrections' security program/unit (e.g. living unit, program unit, squad, utility, or equivalent) in a secure correctional setting sufficient to plan, organize and direct the work of subordinates in a correctional setting.

Experience in conducting investigations and writing investigation reports.

Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications above will be further assessed on the following:

• Knowledge of effective security equipment and practices, emerging security technologies, program operations and policies, post orders, perimeter security, offender security, custody and movement control of offenders, staff and visitor safety, contraband, mobilization and response for all institution emergencies, offender rules and conduct, transportation of offenders, and staff scheduling, training and development.
• Knowledge of human resources principles, procedures and systems sufficient to manage and maintain a harmonious labor relations environment in accordance with collective bargaining and affirmative action/equal opportunity policies.
• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to relay sensitive information to staff, the public, law enforcement agencies, attorneys, offenders, and other state agencies and to elicit cooperation from staff and offenders to resolve difficult and potentially dangerous situations affecting the safety and security of offenders, staff, and the public.
• Human relations and conflict resolution skills sufficient to effectively solve problems in a manner that is sensitive to organizational structures, cultures, as well as the needs of groups and individuals; and to elicit cooperation from staff and offenders to resolve difficult and potentially dangerous situations affecting the safety and security of offenders, staff, and the public.

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Completion of a two-year degree or higher program.
• Experience applying or completion of training in a continuous improvement method(s), such as Lean, Six Sigma, etc.
• Experience in committee and/or project leadership/management.
• Knowledge of fiscal management principles and procedures sufficient to develop and/or administer budgets.
• Training or experience in Evidence Based Practices (EBP) such as cognitive/behavioral programming, motivational interviewing.

Physical Requirements

The completion of pre-placement physical components may be required for this position. These components may consist of a tuberculosis screening, commercial drivers license (CDL) drug test, and/or respirator clearance. The selected finalist may also be required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Teresa Moen at [email protected]

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.

Application Details

How to Apply

Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Teresa Moen at [email protected] or 651-361-7592 .

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Teresa Moen at [email protected] .