Working Title: Director of Central Transportation Unit
Job Class: Corrections Captain
Agency: Corrections Dept
Job ID : 89919
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 10/29/2025
Closing Date : 11/04/2025
Hiring Agency : Minnesota Department of Corrections
Division/Unit : Corrections - Central Office / DOC Central Transportation
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday/8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $40.47 - $57.04 / hourly; $84,501 - $119,099 / 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 (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 directs the operation of the Central Transportation Unit providing secure transports including medical, institution, and fugitive transports throughout Minnesota and the United States.
The employee in this position is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the work of the transports completed by the Central Transportation Unit. The employee is not only responsible for the security of the transports, but sets the overall tone for security within the unit in regards to transportation. This position assists management with development and administration of labor agreements. Additionally, this position works directly with incarcerated persons and ensures that all are treated in a humane and dignified manner while maintaining the seamless security of the transportation process.
This position directly supervises the Central Transportation Unit which plans, coordinates and completes facility transfers, fugitive transfers, work release transfers, ICC transfers, medical transports and other special transports
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.
Minimum of two years 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 above qualifications will be further assessed on the following:
Knowledge of effective security equipment and practices; emerging security technologies; program operations, policies, and post orders; perimeter security; staff and visitor safety; contraband; mobilization and response for all institution emergencies; rules, conduct, transportation, security, custody, and movement control of incarcerated individuals; 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, incarcerated individuals, and other state agencies and to elicit cooperation from staff and incarcerated individuals to resolve difficult and potentially dangerous situations affecting safety and security.
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 incarcerated individuals to resolve difficult and potentially dangerous situations affecting safety and security.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position
Completion of a two-year degree program.
Completion of a Bachelor's degree program.
Knowledge of fiscal management principles and procedures sufficient to develop and/or administer budgets.
Experience in committee and/or project leadership/management.
Knowledge of transportation security, scheduling and staffing in a correctional environment.
A valid commercial driver's license in order to assist with transports, bus maintenance, and special events.
Experience applying or completion of training in a continuous improvement method(s), such as Lean, Six Sigma, etc.
Training or experience in Evidence Based Practices (EBP) such as cognitive/behavioral programming, motivational interviewing, and transition from prison to community (TPC).
Physical Requirements
The completion of pre-placement physical components may be required prior to hire for this position. These components consist of a physical examination, a drug test, tuberculosis screening, 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 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.
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.
