Police Program Coordinator

2 months ago


Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Metropolitan Council Full time

WHO WE ARE

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

The Metro Transit Police Department is one of the fastest growing law enforcement agencies in the state due to the expansion of light rail and Rapid Transit Bus systems. There is an authorized strength of 171 full-time officers, 80 part-time officers, 70 community service officers and 34 administrative staff dedicated to one thing: public safety on and near our transit system.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

The Police Program Coordinator, under the direction of police leadership, will plan, develop, organize, and promote police department specific agency planning, responses include partnering with internal and external partners in the development of emergency planning and preparedness responses specific to transit policing. This position will help develop and maintain police department compliance to local, state and federal guidelines for mass transit as it relates to Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) rules and regulations.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance. More about why you should join us
What you would do in this job
  • Create, maintain, and update police response systems based upon National Incident Management System (NIMS) standards.
  • Develops, assists, creates, and updates current police operations emergency and preparedness plans based upon industry best practices and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) guiding principles.
  • Oversees public health programs such as Narcan and Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
  • Performs other duties as assigned based upon department needs.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Any of the following combinations of experience (in program, contract, or compliance management) and completed education (in business administration, public administration, finance, contract management, compliance management, program management, or closely related field):

  • High school diploma/GED with seven (7) years of experience.
  • Associates degree with five (5) years of experience.
  • Bachelor's degree with three (3) years of experience.

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):
  • Public Safety best practices and principles.
  • Understanding of Council, Transit and MTPD policy and procedure.
  • Knowledge of public health best practices.
  • Emergency management experience.
  • Understanding of transit policing principles.
  • Experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural and inclusive environments.

What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

  • Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management Systems (NIMS).
  • Principles of a comprehensive emergency preparedness management program, preferably in a transit environment.
  • Principles and practices of policy development, implementation and administration.
  • Current and emerging emergency preparedness technologies and products and best practices for their use on transit systems.
  • Emergency Preparedness procedures.
  • Developing and managing a comprehensive emergency preparedness management system, preferably in a transit environment.
  • Developing, implementing, and administering goals, objectives and procedures.
  • Researching, analyzing and evaluating new methods and techniques.
  • Identifying and responding to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs.
  • Ability to collaborate with partners and stakeholders to develop plans.
  • Ability to effectively use Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to present comprehensive plans.
  • Ability to develop positive working relationships.

Additional information

Union/Grade: Non-Represented Classified (NRC) /Grade G

FLSA: Non-exempt

Safety Sensitive: No

Work Environment: Work is performed in a standard office setting. May require travel between primary work site and other locations.

What steps the recruitment process involves:
  1. We review your minimum qualifications.
  2. We rate your education and experience.
  3. We conduct a structured panel interview.
  4. We conduct a selection interview.
Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a thorough background check conducted by the MTPD which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. All applicants' background checks and fingerprints must be cleared by the Criminal Bureau of Apprehension to be a user of their CJIS system. Failure to be cleared by BCA will automatically nullify any job offer extended. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a thorough background check conducted by the MTPD which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. All applicants' background checks and fingerprints must be cleared by the Criminal Bureau of Apprehension to be a user of their CJIS system. Failure to be cleared by BCA will automatically nullify any job offer extended. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

Please note:
Making a false statement or withholding information (misrepresentation) may cause an applicant to be barred from consideration for the positions.

Candidates will be notified of their application status through e-mail only.

Note: To be considered for the position, you must complete the application in its entirety.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-


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