School Safety Intelligence Analyst/Planner Principal State

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Working Title: School Safety Intelligence Analyst
Job Class: Planner Principal State
Agency: Public Safety Dept

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid (permanent, classified employees in the same job and class). Bidding will be open until 1/23/2024 for this job opening.Eligible bidders should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing sara.luther@state.mn.us by 01/23/2024.
• Date Posted : 01/17/2024
• Closing Date : 02/06/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MAPE
• Division/Unit : Homeland Security & Emer Mgmt / HSEM Homeland Security
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift; 8:00am-4:30pm
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday
• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time
• Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually
• Classified Status : Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status : Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible : Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary
This position will have the option of teleworking; however, it will be based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion.
The purpose of this position to administer and provide coordination of the Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management's (HSEM) information and intelligence section to insure the division is in a state of readiness in the event of a natural or person made emergency, terrorist event, or disaster. This includes the coordination of analytical case support and trends of statewide and/or regional criminal, homeland security and all hazard activities. The position acts as the HSEM liaison to the MN Fusion Center. The information and intelligence coordinator works with and trains federal, state, tribal, local first responders, state agencies and other key stakeholders, including private sector, concerned with threats to the to the state of Minnesota and jurisdictions within. Along with the Critical Infrastructure Coordinator this position will coordinate the special events program in Minnesota.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Four (4)* years of paraprofessional full-time experience in criminal justice or law enforcement agency or security private industry focused on investigative analytical techniques
Experience to demonstrate the following:

1. Good working knowledge of investigative analytical techniques, including an understanding of flow charting, link analysis, phone toll analysis, financial analysis, and research and pattern trend analysis.
2. Expertise to understand sensitivity of criminal investigative and homeland security data with demonstrated ability to operate within specific rules and procedures established for the protection of privacy and civil rights.
3. Ability to efficiently navigate through social networking sites sufficient to obtain investigative information.
4. Demonstrated ability to conduct research and author reports based on research is desired.
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to prepare written assessments and reports, and to present those reports to a variety of audiences as directed.
6. Ability to obtain a federally recognized security clearance at the secret level.
7. Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

*A four (4) year college degree in criminal justice may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications

1. Four (4) year college degree in criminal justice or closely related field.
2. Experience working with database systems to include collecting, analyzing and processing data.
3. Previous analytical experience with a criminal justice agency and/or fusion center.
4. Have a current up to date federally recognized security clearance at the secret level.
5. Previous experience conducting research and writing reports based on research.
6. Minnesota Emergency Manager certification.

Physical Requirements
Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others, and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which includes the following components:

• Criminal History
• Reference Check
• Valid Driver's License
• Drug Screening
• Physical Evaluation
• Hearing Test
• Vision Test

Application Details
How to Apply
Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
If you have questions about the position, contact Sara Luther at sara.luther@state.mn.us .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Sara Luther at sara.luther@state.mn.us .
About Public Safety Dept
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a diverse, complex agency dedicated to serving communities across the state. DPS has 10 public facing and four support divisions with about 2,200 dedicated employees operating programs statewide that all have one goal: Building a safer Minnesota.
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.
For accommodations or questions about accessibility specifically relating to this job announcement, please email the Affirmative Action Division at angela.geraghty@state.mn.us or call 651-201-7136 .