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Working Title:

Peace Officer Program Specialist

Institution:

Hennepin Technical College

Classification Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 1

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

HENN - Brooklyn Park Campus

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$23.98 - $34.69

Job Description:

The primary role of the Peace Officer Program Specialist is to provide a seamless student experience through the administration of Customized Training and academic Peace Officer programs. This position will involve the management of role player recruitment, employment and scheduling, along with the coordination of programs and class schedules. This position will also manage credentialing for adjunct and TPT instructors and background verification for students who completed the Peace Officer program, by maintaining student files in accordance to the Peace Officer program policies.

Salary Range:

$23.98 - $34.69 per hour

Minimum Qualifications:

+ **Program Management:** Computer software applications and systems sufficient to enter data and create basic business correspondence, documents and training processes.

+ **Data Entry:** Skill in data entry sufficient to maintain accurate student records and reports; compile, sort, and verify data accurately.

+ **Customer Service Skills:** Skill in customer service to provide prompt, courteous and accurate information to customers in person, on the phone, through email and other written correspondence; promptly respond to customer/ co-worker inquiries about registrations, programs, data, etc.; provide assistance/ guidance to customers/ co-workers on resolving difficult or complex issues.

+ **English:** Knowledge of English sufficient to fluently speak, read, understand and respond to a variety of written and spoken communications, such as customer questions, detailed instructions, procedures, and data reports.

+ **Word Processing:** Skill in word processing sufficient to use the software, such as Microsoft Word, to prepare and format letters, memos and reports and ability to check completed work for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting.

+ **Spreadsheets:** Skill in using spreadsheet software applications, such as Microsoft Excel, Access to enter, compile, store and retrieve data in a variety of reports.

+ **Math:** Knowledge of math sufficient to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals, calculate percentages and use simple formulas and the ability to compare the prices of items or groups of items.

Preferred Qualification:

+ Prior leadership or management experience

+ Knowledge and familiarity with MN POST requirements, processes.

+ Knowledge of policies and procedures of the college/customized training, especially related to registration for all hour-based courses.

+ Ability to gain acceptance for ideas in order to accomplish tasks.

+ Knowledge of ISRS & rSchoolToday systems and various software programs.

+ Skills in communications and interpersonal relations sufficient to provide information to staff, students and the general public.

+ Highly organized and detail-oriented to maintain integrity in the student information system.

+ Abilitytoworkwithothersinateamsettingtoaccomplishtasks.

+ Ability to establish work priorities and ensure completion.

Other Requirements:

Hennepin Technical College is currently unable to sponsor work visas or green card applications due to regulatory complexity, budget constraints, and alignment with our current hiring strategy. Applicant must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

**Work Shift:** Day Shift / 40 hours a week / Monday - Friday

**Telework:** No

About:

Founded in 1972, Hennepin Technical College is the largest technical college in Minnesota. With campuses in Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie, Hennepin Technical College has a diverse student population of more than 9,500 and offers degree and non-degree coursework in over 45 programs. Achieving a 99% job placement rate within its network of industry partners, Hennepin Technical College prepares students for in-demand and high-paying employment opportunities Hennepin Technical College is a member of Minnesota State, which includes 30 community and technical colleges and seven state universities serving approximately 400,000 students. It is the fourth-largest system of two-year colleges and four-year universities in the United States.

Hennepin Technical College with campuses in Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. The college is strategically positioned to meet the economic and workforce development needs of business and industry throughout Minnesota. Hennepin Technical College faculty and staff are committed to preparing students to be successful in obtaining the education and skills that can result in employment and a career. Curriculum is industry validated and delivered in an environment that emulates the work setting. Students receive a well-rounded educational experience that gives them the skills and ability to secure the first job in their career as well as to advance in their career. For more information about Hennepin Technical College, please visit our website at: http://www.hennepintech.edu

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

10-30-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

10-13-2025

Close Date:

10-27-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Dominique King

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]