Salary: $116,699.98 - $175,049.97 Annually
Location : Downtown Minneapolis
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26DOCCR170KS01
Department: Community Corrections and Rehabilitation
Opening Date: 09/08/2026
Closing Date: 9/23/2026 11:59 PM Central

Description
The Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) is seeking a Facility Administrator - Corrections to help lead a mission-driven team serving youth awaiting court outcomes. As a licensed Minnesota Department of Corrections facility, the JDC plays a critical role in providing safe, supportive, and culturally responsive services for residents ages 10 to 18+. This leadership position offers the opportunity to shape policies, guide staff, and make a meaningful impact on youth and the broader Hennepin County community.

Location and hours:
This position is located at the JDC at 510 Park Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Work hours will typically be Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with evening and weekend 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 to view the job classification specification.

Invitations to interview will be based on an assessment of education and experience. Candidates that are selected for second interviews will be required to be in-person onsite.

Criminal background checks: Applicants with convictions are not automatically disqualified. Each case is considered on its individual circumstances and the type of work.
Note: You must attach a resume and cover letter with your application materials to be considered for this position.

In this position, you will:

• Establish and modify correctional division policies and procedures to be consistent with departmental, county, and state regulations.
• 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.
• 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.
• Develop objectives, standards, and controls necessary for administration of division programs and services at the JDC.
• Recognize and respect cultural differences and provide culturally appropriate services.

Need to have:

• One of the following:
  • Nine years or more of experience in corrections, two of which must have been in administration or supervision.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nice to have:

• Experience:
  • Supervising teams that work with juvenile populations in corrections, law, safety, or justice settings.
  • In a correctional setting leading inclusion and culture change efforts to eliminate inequities and disparities.
  • Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Applying diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices in collaboration with staff, partners, and those we serve.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices for effective correctional use.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations affecting correctional facility licensure.
• Understanding of political environments and government work; confident decision-making skills and the ability to balance responsiveness to concerns with the perseverance to lead in a political environment.
• Have a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.

About the department:
he Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation works to enhance community safety, promote community restoration, and reduce the risk of re-offense. Department staff and volunteers serve Hennepin County at more than 20 service locations ranging from correctional facilities to probation reporting offices and occupational training centers, delivering sustainable correctional services to more than 21,000 adult and juvenile clients. It is the largest community corrections organization in Minnesota. Learn more at
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This position is located at the Juvenile Detention Center at 510 Park Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Work hours will typically be Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with on call responsibilities evenings and weekends. Candidates that are selected for second interviews will be required to attend in-person in downtown Minneapolis. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

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In which of the following areas have you earned a degree? Check all that apply:

• Behavioral/social science
• Business administration
• Correctional administration
• Criminal justice
• Public administration
• Another closely related field
• None of the above

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What is the highest level of degree you have earned in the area(s) you indicated above?

• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher
• Neither of the above

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Describe your relevant education including area(s) of study, school(s) attended, semester and/or quarter credits completed, and certificate(s)/degree(s) earned. If you do not have relevant education, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many full-time equivalent years of corrections experience do you have?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 4 years
• 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more, but less than 9 years
• 9 years or more

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Describe your corrections experience, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Do you have two or more years of full-time equivalent in administration and/or supervision in a correctional setting?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience do you have in administration and/or supervision in a correctional setting, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have supervising teams that work with juvenile populations in corrections, law, safety, or justice settings?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

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Describe your experience supervising teams that work with juvenile populations in corrections, law, safety, or justice settings, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have in a correctional setting leading inclusion and culture change efforts to eliminate inequities and disparities?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

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Describe your experience in a correctional setting leading inclusion and culture change efforts to eliminate inequities and disparities, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume.? If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Do you have a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit?

• Yes
• No

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Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.

• College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)
• Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)
• Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County (supervisor/manager, colleague, or Human Resources)
• Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee
• Hennepin County job notification emails
• Indeed.com
• Job fair or networking event
• LinkedIn
• Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)
• Professional association (ASCE, APWA, ISACA, etc.)
• Social media (Handshake, Facebook, X, Instagram, etc.)
• hennepin.jobs or governmentjobs.com

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