**Working Title: Accreditation Technician / State Prog Admin** **Job Class: State Program Administrator** **Agency: Public Safety Dept** + **Job ID** : 86813 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Full-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 Marcia.Reding@state.mn.us by 11:59 PM on 06/20/2025. + **Date Posted** : 06/13/2025 + **Closing Date** : 06/23/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MAPE + **Division/Unit** : Central Office District 2000 / State Patrol Adm Support + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $23.63 - $34.18 / hourly; $49,339 - $71,367 / annually + **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. Under the supervision of the Accreditation Manager, this position will exist to provide analysis, monitoring and administering of the accreditation program for the Minnesota State Patrol (MSP); this includes activities regarding the agency accreditations through the national governing body Commission on the Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). This position provides technical assistance throughout the accreditation process including 1) review and analyze the agency's response and compliance to CALEA standards, 2) monitor accreditation program activities and progress reports, 3) ensures accreditation compliance with administrative and reporting provisions of CALEA. **Minimum Qualifications** Two (2) * years of advanced administrative support, paraprofessional, or advanced technical experience. Experience should include the following: 1. Strong communication methods and ability to assist in applying best-practices and innovation in a collaborative environment. 2. Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with senior administrators, clients and government officials; skilled in collaborating to achieve goals and delivering both positive and constructive feedback with tact and professionalism. 3. Ability to manage qualitative and quantitative analysis sufficient to evaluate program related data and extract meaningful information to apply to program operations. 4. Skills in interpreting program-related regulations, manuals, and guidance materials to resolve compliance issues; experienced in navigating program budgets and providing informed advise to support regulatory compliance. 5. Detail-orientated and process-driven, with a growth mindset and ability to adapt while building programs that align with short and long-term visions. 6. Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. *An associate degree may substitute for six months of experience or a bachelor degree may substitute for twelve months of service. **Preferred Qualifications** 1. Knowledge of CALEA and MNLEAP (state accreditation) standards. 2. Ability to display proper etiquette, professionalism, and confidentiality. 3. Good problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively organize work, follow procedures and directions. 4. Experience training staff and the development of financial training materials. **Physical Requirements** Light: 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** It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, including the following: 1. Criminal History 2. Reference Check 3. Fingerprint Check (MNJIS) 4. Driver's License Check 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.