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Community Corrections Supervisor - Fresh Start Women's Center

Salary

$68,702.40 - $106,267.20 Annually

Location

Des Moines - 50314 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-01357

Agency

225 Corrections - Community Based Corrections - Des Moines

Opening Date

11/19/2025

Closing Date

11/30/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Job Description

Salaried position, flexible and variable schedule including night, evening, and weekend hours to accommodate position requirements including being assigned weeks on the on-call rotation, treatment and supervision services for clients, availability outside of normal business hours to assist staff and community partners, routine travel and training.

Do you enjoy helping others and want to make a significant impact in what you do? If yes, look no further! Fifth District, Iowa Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated, skilledCommunity Corrections Supervisorfor Fresh Start Women’s Center – a residential correctional facility.

What You’ll Do

As a Community Corrections Supervisor, you will:

+ Lead, coach, and develop a team of residential officers to ensure effective client supervision and professional growth.

+ Manage staffing schedules, leave requests, performance evaluations, and daily facility operations.

+ Provide direct mentorship through regular meetings, feedback, and training on correctional best practices.

+ Ensure compliance with safety policies and respond to emergencies with appropriate interventions.

+ Oversee continuous quality improvement efforts, monitoring staff development and client outcomes.

What We’re Seeking

The successful candidate for this position is a motivated, organized, and detail-focused individual.

Desired skills and abilities include:

+ Self-driven

+ Flexible and open to change

+ Ability to maintain confidentiality

+ Attention to detail

+ Strong organizational skills

+ Ability to collaborate

+ Positive attitude

What We Offer

We have a competitive total compensation package for all full-time employees, including:

+ Annual pay ranging from $68,702.40 to $106,267.20, depending on experience

+ Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance

+ Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package

+ Generous paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave accrual

+ Opportunities for professional development

+ Retirement Investors Club (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan with employer match)

+ Employee Assistance Program for support when you need it most

+ Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, and more)

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class\_and\_pay/JobClassDescriptions/CommunityCorrectionsSupervisor-30810-80810.pdf)

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Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces all backgrounds and perspectives. We believe diversity is a strength that drives innovation.

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Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

+ No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

+ Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

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Have you graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and have experience equal to four years of full-time work in human services, criminal justice, or corrections?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Do you have a total of eight years of education and/or full-time work in human services, criminal justice, or corrections, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Do you have current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of full-time work as a Probation/Parole Officer 3?

+ No

+ Yes

06

Which best describes your education and experience? (if multiple responses apply for you, please choose the one that has the higher points)

+ Master’s Degree (or higher) in any area or eight plus years work experience in a Human Services related field (ie: Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or Human Services)

+ Bachelor’s Degree in any area or four plus years work experience in a Human Services related field (ie: Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or Human Services)

+ Associate’s Degree in any area or two plus years work experience in a related field (ie: Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or Human Services)

+ Less than a total of two years of post high school education in any field/work experience in a related field (ie: Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or Human Services)

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How many years of full-time work experience do you have in a related field such as Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or Human Services?

+ Fifteen or more years

+ Ten to less than fifteen years

+ Five to less than ten years

+ Two to less than five years

+ One to less than two years

+ Less than one year

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How many years of full-time supervisory experience do you have, managing staff and overseeing operations in a human services, criminal justice, or comparable residential facility setting?

+ Ten or more years

+ Five to less than ten years

+ Two to less than five years

+ Less than two years

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How many years of full-time experience do you have as a first-line supervisor with the authority to sign performance evaluations, determine final performance ratings, and address discipline/growth issues for direct reports?

+ Ten or more years

+ Five to less than ten years

+ Two to less than five years

+ Less than two years

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Are you currently an Iowa Department of Corrections Employee?

+ Yes

+ No

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Employer

State of Iowa

Agency

225 Corrections - Community Based Corrections - Des Moines

Address

1000 Washington Ave

Des Moines, Iowa, 50314

Website

https://doc.iowa.gov/find-facility/fifth-district

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