State Corrections Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Working Title : Corrections Security Caseworker

Job Class: Corrections Security Caseworker

Agency: Corrections Department

• Job ID: 96224

• Location: Lino Lakes

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted: 08/13/2026

• Closing Date: 08/19/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Corrections

• Location: Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) - Lino Lakes

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

• Days of Work: Monday - Friday

• Salary Range: $ 28.26 - $41.43/ hourly; $59,007 - $86,506 / annually

• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214–Professional/MAPE

• FLSA Status: Non-exempt

• Telework Eligible: No

• 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 exists to promote change in incarcerated people to ensure successful reentry to the community while enhancing public safety. Provide transformational services, supervision, assessment, effective interventions, case planning, and release planning for a caseload of the incarcerated population. Develop skills with assistance from Corrections Security Caseworker-Careers (CSCC) using team mentoring, consultation, participating in peer learning opportunities and skills development sessions.

This position has direct contact with incarcerated individuals.

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 of experience working with clients from a diverse background in the fields of corrections, social work, social services, education, chemical dependency, mental health, residential treatment, or related field.

*Completion of a Master's degree may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience, Bachelor's degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience, or Associates degree may substitute for six (6) months of experience.

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

• Human relations and conflict management skills sufficient to maintain effective working relationships and collaboration with incarcerated individuals, co-workers, government officials, social service providers, families, and other stakeholders.

• Oral and written communication skills sufficient to prepare and present reports, explain and describe the applicability of complex policy and statute to stakeholders, and make recommendations to stakeholders.

• Organizational skills sufficient to manage a caseload, prioritize a wide variety of issues, and manage many crucial details in a constantly changing legal and procedural environment.

• Skills in using computer database and software programs sufficient to collect and enter data in case records.

• Knowledge of correctional evidence-based practices (EBP) such as cognitive-behavioral programming, risk and needs assessments, motivational interviewing, and person-centered principles.

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Completion of a bachelor's degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Education, Law, Law Enforcement, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or a Human Services related field with an emphasis in corrections/criminal justice.

• Knowledge of case planning and applying intervention techniques based on research-based principles for long standing client behavior change.

• Experience working in a correctional setting.

• Training and experience in applying risk/need/responsivity principles.

• Training and experience applying motivational techniques and core correctional practices.

• Second language skills in a language that is significantly represented in the offender population.

• Experience working with the Minnesota Department of Corrections as a Corrections Agent or Corrections Security Caseworker, or with another jurisdiction as a Probation Officer or Case Manager. Note: Experience may include Internships, practicums, and/or paid work experience, including work out of class assignments.

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 Tracy Larsen at tracy.c.larsen@state.mn.us (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.