**Working Title: School Safety Specialist / Planner Principal State** **Job Class: Planner Principal State** **Agency: Public Safety Dept** + **Job ID** : 86782 + **Location** : Blaine + **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 07/03/2025. + **Date Posted** : 06/27/2025 + **Closing Date** : 07/10/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MAPE + **Division/Unit** : Homeland Security & Emer Mgmt / HSEM School Safety Center + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes - Up to 50% of the time + **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually + **Job Class Option** : Emergency Management + **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 provides technical assistance, training and planning for schools and school resource officers (SRO) to support the development, enhancement and implementation of school safety programs and initiatives. This position advances the School Safety Center by providing all-hazard technical expertise, leadership, and coordination to school district officials, law enforcement agencies, and state and local emergency management. This position will support the current school safety best practices and aligns with federal and state requirements for school safety preparedness. This position develops, enhances, maintains and coordinates state and local school safety initiatives by providing planning direction and interagency coordination. This work is accomplished through the development of guidance and training materials, establishment of priorities and delivery of presentations to school district officials, law enforcement agencies, and local emergency management. **Minimum Qualifications** The School Safety Specialist must have at least three (3)* years of demonstrated experience and working knowledge in the following areas: + Experience working in any of the following areas: education, child development, behavioral science or criminal justice or closely related fields. + Providing training to adult learners and public presentations; leading work groups and working with diverse teams; developing programs/projects to include implementation, management, and analysis. + Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills including public speaking to a wide variety of stakeholders and community partners. + Demonstrated ability to work independently with conceptual guidance. + Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from underserved communities and diverse backgrounds. *An associates degree may substitute for six months of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for twelve (12) months of experience. **Preferred Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in Education, Child Development, Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Emergency Management or closely related field. + State or Federal Emergency Management Certificate. + Experience with juvenile justice or education system. + Current or past MN POST licensure. + Current or past professional licensure. + Experience in program evaluation. **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** 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, includes the following components: 1. Criminal History Check 2. Reference Check 3. 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.