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Working Title: MSP Communications Training Coordinator / Training & Development Spec 3

Job Class: Training & Development Specialist 3

Agency: Public Safety Dept

+ **Job ID** : 85977

+ **Location** : Roseville

+ **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 [email protected] by 11:59 pm on 05/12/2025.

+ **Date Posted** : 05/06/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 05/19/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : Central Office District 2000 / State Patrol Metro Comm Supp

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

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

+ **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

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

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Administrative

+ 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 acts as the statewide training expert, planning, managing and coordinating all training activities for the Minnesota State Patrol's Communication Section staff to ensure quality emergency response service to members of the state patrol and general public. This position will lead the research, development and implementation of all training materials for the Communication Section staff, leading all training of newly hired communication operators, lead training opportunities for all current section staff, and lead the section in obtaining and maintaining the International Association of Public Safety Communications (APCO) training program certification. In addition, this position will act as a lead in documenting and assisting with obtaining and maintaining the communication section's accreditation with the Commission of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) * years of demonstrated experience and working knowledge of:

+ Teaching/instructing adult learners with an emphasis on APCO Project 33 training certification and/or the CALEA accreditation and understanding the requirements of these programs.

+ Demonstrated ability in apply adult learning principles and techniques to a diverse audience necessary to impart knowledge systematically which may include discussion of theoretical concepts, practical application, and simulated exercises resulting in an integration of learning.

+ Ability and skill to work constructively in stressful situations; seek feedback; solicits and explores diverse perspectives and opinions and responds to and prioritizes requests efficiently.

+ Demonstrated ability to analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate course curriculum.

+ Radio Communications Operator/Dispatcher experience.

+ Effectively communicates though written, verbal and non-verbal methods to deliver presentations and/or communicate information in a clear and concise manner in a one-on-one or group settings.

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

*A bachelor’s degree may substitute for 12 months of experience, an associates' degree may substitute for six months of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in communications, business management or related field.

+ Supervising or managing a 911 emergency communications center training program.

+ Professional certification from any of the following:

+ Association of Public Safety Communications Officials International (APCO)

+ National Emergency Number Association (NENA)

+ National Academies of Emergency Dispatch (NAED)

+ Possess leadership, supervisory, or equivalent experience, supported by participation in BCA Supervision and Management and the BCA Senior Management Program.

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. Hearing Test

5. Vision Test

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.