Working Title: MSOP Policy and Compliance Director
Job Class: Agency Policy Specialist
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 93232
Location : Moose Lake
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/01/2026
Closing Date : 04/14/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / MAPE Forensics
Division/Unit : MSOP / MSOP Operational Supp Svs
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes less than 15%; travel to MSOP program sites (St. Peter, Moose Lake, Vadnais Heights)
Salary Range: $34.69 - $51.45 / hourly; $72,432 - $107,427 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.
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 requires an employee to be onsite at Vadnais Heights, St. Peter or Moose Lake MSOP at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.
Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) is available on a limited basis.
Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework.
Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address above may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
The Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) is a residential, sex offense specific treatment program in a modified therapeutic community and secure setting that provides services to over 700 individuals who have been civilly committed for sexual offending. MSOP is a national leader in the industry and is committed to providing services on the leading edge of the comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and management of clients.
The Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) is seeking an individual to join our team for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as an Agency Policy Specialist. In this role, the Agency Policy Specialist coordinates all program policy/procedures and licensing activity to ensure compliance with all oversight laws, statutes, rules, regulation, state policies, DCT policies, and MSOP policies and practices.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
Developing, reviewing, and monitoring MSOP policies and procedures
Coordinating program licensing and compliance activities
Drafting, reviewing, and updating policies, procedures, and compliance documentation
Developing, coordinating and maintaining program audit process and application
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED and
Three years of experience coordinating policy/procedure development, compliance and licensing in a secure residential facility setting. Experience must include:
Operational experience within a secure facility setting
Writing, editing and coordinating a program or agency policy and procedure system
Evaluating, maintaining and coordinating a program/agency's compliance and/or licensing activity
Interpreting and applying standards/rules to program operations
Conducting incident investigations and coordinating compliance audit activity
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related fields such as public administration, business or social science
Experience related to regulatory oversight of secure facilities including but not limited to Minnesota Department of Human Services, Civil Commitment Statues, Minnesota Department of Health, State Fire Marshal and/or Hospital Review Board
Experience developing, reviewing or implementing MSOP and DCT policies and programs
Additional Requirements
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing
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.
