medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan, pension
United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis
Jul 25, 2025
Position Description
The mission of the Chief of Staff position is to manage the operations of the non-sworn staff of the Minneapolis Police Department, take responsibility for special assignments/projects and direct resources to achieve goals and objectives consistent with the mission of the Minneapolis Police Department.
Salary: The anticipated salary range for this position is $149,934.72 - $177,736.00 depending on qualifications.
Work Location: This position is onsite only.
The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Develop long range plans and oversee projects, strategies, personnel, and equipment needs allocations for the department.
Prepare, implement, monitor, and review comprehensive budget, including equipment, operations, maintenance, training, and overtime.
Serve as a member of the Chief of Police's Executive Leadership Team.
Represent the Chief of Police at community engagement activities.
Represent the Chief of Police at state and national community safety conferences that further the department's mission surrounding procedure, grants, collaborative initiatives, etc.
Advise and assist the Chief of Police in the furtherance of public safety goals.
Responsible of overseeing the implementation of all initiatives and ongoing strategies across the department.
Represent the Minneapolis Police Department in lawsuit settlement conferences.
Represent the Minneapolis Police Department during city-council meetings on behalf of the Chief of Police.
Present information and represent the Minneapolis Police Department at resident/community meetings on behalf of the Chief of Police.
Present information to elected officials on behalf of the Chief of Police.
Lead and manage personnel within assigned area and ensure policies and procedures are followed and hold direct reports accountable for department-wide initiatives and overall employee performance.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Office Environment.
Required Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in public/business administration.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
Six years of progressively responsible work-related job experience.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
N/A
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS: You must attach a resume to your application. SELECTION PROCESS The selection process will consist of a rating of relevant education and experience (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.
BACKGROUND CHECK:The City has determined that a thorough Minneapolis Police Department criminal background check is necessary for positions with this job title. Applicants must sign an informed consent allowing the City to obtain their criminal history information in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be considered for the position.DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING:All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.
UNION REPRESENTATION: This position is not represented by a bargaining unit. This is an appointed position.
INTERVIEW SELECTION: The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list.
ELIGIBLE LIST STATEMENT The names of applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire three months after it has been established.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Effective written and verbal communication skills with diverse populations and stakeholders.
Knowledge of public safety procedures (police, fire, emergency management and dispatch).
Knowledge of violence prevention initiatives and best practices.
Experience working with collective bargaining agreements.
Ability to work with diverse communities to build and foster positive relationships.
Community engagement experience.
Command and project management skills.
Ability to work days, evenings and weekends.
As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.
The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.