Working Title: Assistant Operations Supervisor
Job Class: Group Supervisor Assistant
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 95915
Location : St. Peter
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 07/29/2026
Closing Date : 08/11/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT St. Peter Region MMA
Division/Unit : MSOP Prof Staff / MSOP SP CPS Operations C
Work Shift/Work Hours : Night Shift: 9:15pm - 5:15am
Days of Work : 6/2 Rotation
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $32.21 - $46.72 / hourly; $67,254 - $97,551 / 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
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.
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. With facilities located in Moose Lake and St. Peter, MN., MSOP offers a stable career where you can make a meaningful impact every day.
In this role as Assistant Operations Supervisor , you'll support the day-to-day operations of the residential units and provide direct supervision to Security Counselors and Security Counselor Leads. This is a unique opportunity to positively impact client rehabilitation while supporting staff development and program excellence. This role supports MSOP- CPS which is a less restrictive, unlocked residential setting located outside of the secure perimeter.
Primary Responsibilities:
Assist other Group Supervisors in managing the daily operations of residential units (Ensuring quality care in a safe and secure environment)
Promote client participation in treatment and adherence to unit programming
Support and uphold MSOP policies, procedures, and expectations
Coordinate and facilitate key operational functions such as Job Coach activities, searches, and ICS (Incident Command System) drills.
Provides immediate supervision to Security Counselors and Security Counselor Leads within the dept.
Assist in the overall operations of residential units ensuring a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.
Minimum Qualifications
You must meet the following requirements:
Have one (1) year supervisory experience in a therapeutic, residential or corrective environment;
OR
Have two (2) years lead work or professional experience in a therapeutic, residential or corrective environment providing counseling, rehabilitative patient care, or direction of client care programs;
OR
Have three (3) years paraprofessional experience in a therapeutic, residential or corrective environment providing counseling, rehabilitative patient care, or direction of client care programs.
*Note: A Bachelor's Degree in: Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Rehabilitation Therapy, Health Sciences, a Behavioral Science or related field may be substituted for six (6) months of experience. OR One (1) year of any supervisory experience may be substituted for a maximum of six (6) months of experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with patients/clients with sexual psychopathic personalities, sexually dangerous persons, mentally ill and dangerous, or with developmental disabilities.
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness; preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
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.
