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Working Title: Crime Victims Ombudsman Invest

Job Class: Crime Victims Ombudsman Investigator

Agency: Public Safety Dept

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid (permanent, classified employees in the same job and class). Eligible bidders should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing megan.lund@state.mn.us by 4/23/2024.

• Date Posted : 04/17/2024

• Closing Date : 04/30/2024

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

• Division/Unit : Office of Justice Programs / OJP Training and Research Team

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time

• Salary Range: $27.58 - $40.49 / hourly; $57,587 - $84,543 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Telework Eligible : Yes

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

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

To assist the director of the Crime Victim Justice Unit by conducting impartial investigations of alleged misconduct or statutory violations of victims’ rights by criminal justice agencies or representatives; to provide information and referral to crime victims/witnesses; to monitor compliance with victim rights statutes through the collection of data; and, to provide information and training to criminal justice and victim service professionals regarding victim rights and other crime victim-related topics.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of professional work experience with crime victims and in the criminal justice system. Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social services or related field may substitute for one year of experience. Professional experience to include the following:

1. Knowledge and experience with MN laws relating to crime victims and their rights sufficient to understand, critically analyze and address complex issues related to victims; Familiarity with the MN criminal justice system, including law enforcement response, criminal prosecution, court procedures, and post-conviction; and an understanding of the network of services available to victims.

2. Experience in managing multiple tasks, with attention to detail, organization, and meeting deadlines.

3. Requires mobility sufficient to carry files, sit at computer terminal, transport large files and equipment, and be able to set up displays; and require ability to travel throughout the state.

4. Excellent written and verbal skills, with ability to speak publicly; computer skills, including proficiency with Power Point, Excel, and Microsoft Word.

5. Skills in human relations sufficient to build and maintain positive relationships among professional colleagues, criminal justice professionals, and community stakeholders.

6. Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master's degree in criminal justice, social services, legal or related field

2. Minimum of four years' experience working in the criminal justice and/or crime victim services field with knowledge of needs of special populations; MN data practices act; and Crime Victim Bill of Rights.

3. Two years experience as a presenter/trainer; strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

4. Ability to adapt to organizational changes.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier material 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 of time.

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

2) reference check

3) drivers 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.