Investigator - Investigation Specialist

Working Title: InvestigatorJob Class: Investigation SpecialistAgency: Public Safety Dept

Job ID : 81516

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : Yes

Full/Part Time : Part-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid. Eligible bidders (permanent, classified employees in the same job classification) should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing janel.lane@state.mn.us by 11:59 PM 11/08/2024.

Date Posted : 11/02/2024

Closing Date : 11/18/2024

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MAPE

Division/Unit : Commissioner's Office / Comm Office Internal Affairs

Work Shift/Work Hours : Not Applicable Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes - 40%

Salary Range: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly

Job Class Option : Public Safety

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

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 will have the option of teleworking; however, it will be based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion.The position exists to investigate allegations of employee misconduct, failure to fulfill job duties, policy violations, harassment, discrimination, inappropriate workplace conduct and critical incidents in the Department of Public Safety or to assist other Department supervisors in conducting their employee investigations, and to maintain the Department’s investigation records in accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.Minimum QualificationsThree (3) years experience conducting investigations within a civil rights, human resources or labor relations setting.Experience must include all of the following:

Experience conducting investigations or transferable skills sufficient to independently investigate internal and external allegations of employee misconduct, including harassment, discrimination, inappropriate workplace conduct, failure to fulfill job duties, and policy violations, and alleged violations of work rules or performance matters.

Communicate complex information verbally and in writing, including summarizing, analyzing, organizing, prioritizing, and interpreting facts in an unbiased manner.

Ability to testify in administrative hearings and defend decisions/actions taken in the course of investigating.

Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain neutrality and trust with a variety of stake holders who may have competing or conflicting interests.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations who may participate in the investigative process as a complainant, witness, or subject.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Management, Law or related field may substitute for 1 year of experience; Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Management, Juris Doctor (JD) or related field may substitute for 2 years of experience.Preferred Qualifications

Experience conducting workplace investigations.

Experience conducting investigations in a unionized environment.

Knowledge of laws related to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation (e.g., the Minnesota Human Rights Act).

Experience working with law enforcement agencies, regulatory agencies, or public safety entities.

Physical RequirementsRequires 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. This position must possess the ability to travel around the state occasionally.Additional RequirementsIt 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

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota 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.