Training Coordinator Job ID72579

ELIGIBLE TO TELEWORK UP TO TWO DAYS A WEEK AFTER TRAINING PERIOD.

This position will plan, coordinate, support, and ensure the delivery of professional law enforcement/criminal justice focused training, certificate programs, and special training events (conferences, summits, and meetings) that advance the statewide training mission of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. This position will be the point of contact for contracts and financial tasks for the Training Unit. This position recommends, creates course content, coordinates, and facilitates the delivery of BCA law enforcement/criminal justice training classes and conferences on behalf of BCA throughout Minnesota.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

1. Two years of experience providing administrative support in training, instructional design, event coordination, or related area. NOTE: A bachelor’s degree may substitute for six (6) months of experience.

2. Strong organizational skills in planning, organizing, and managing multiple tasks with minimal direct supervision.

3. Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

4. Computer proficiency and ability to learn specialized software.

5. Skill in writing, proof reading, and oral communication.

6. Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Instructional Design, or related field.

2. Experience coordinating professional training events such as planning, managing a budget, vendor communications, monitoring virtual training platforms for both internal and external instructors and customers and troubleshooting technical issues.

3. Experience coordinating and administering training courses.

4. Knowledge of virtual and online training platforms such as Webex, or other specialized software applications.

5. Experience working with program or contract administration.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file folders and small tools. May need to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time while carrying out job duties.

Additional Requirements

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:

1. Criminal history

2. Reference check

3. Fingerprinting (MNJIS/CJIS)

4. Drug screen

5. Driver's license check

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 Madison Markgraf at madison.markgraf@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 Madison Markgraf at madison.markgraf@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