Director Police Administration-Metro Transit Police Department

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.

The Metro Transit Police Department is one of the fastest growing law enforcement agencies in the state due to the expansion of light rail and Rapid Transit Bus systems. We are a licensed police force committed to the safety of our customers and employees, serving eight counties and approximately 85 cities in the region. There is an authorized strength of 171 full-time officers, 55 community service offers, and 40 administrative staff dedicated to one thing: public safety on and near our transit system.

Our mission statement is: Safeguarding the transit community with integrity and professionalism while building trust through community partnerships. We strive to provide excellent police service every day. Our core values of honesty, service, and respect are how we will fulfill our mission.

We are committed to maintaining and cultivating a diverse department, reflective of the communities we serve.

Nearly half of our force is made up of women and people of color. To find out more about the Metro Transit Police Department, please click here.

The Director, Police Administration is a senior leader reporting to the Chief of Police. The Director is responsible for providing strategic direction and operational accountability for the Metro Transit Police Department's administrative and professional services portfolio. This role oversees key functions such as analytics, asset protection, business technology, finance, procurement, fleet services, payroll, records, evidence, and body-worn-camera administration; ensuring programs and resources are integrated, effective, compliant, and aligned with departmental and organizational priorities. Serving as the Chief's principal civilian advisor on administrative operations, the Director sets long-range plans, establishes performance expectations, leads department-wide initiatives, and represents MTPD in executive and interdepartmental forums to strengthen the administrative infrastructure that supports delivery of public-safety services.

What you would do in this job

• Directly supervise and support multiple managers, supervisors, and individual contributors in the Support Services department, providing organizational leadership to approximately 30 or more employees.
• Plans, coordinates recruitment, assigns work, establishes priorities, monitors progress, and evaluates performance of Support Services staff.
• Serve as a member of the Chief's executive leadership team and contribute to department-wide strategic planning, priority setting, resource decisions, and organizational improvement.
• Serve as the Chief's principal civilian advisor by analyzing administrative issues and recommending policies, organizational changes, investments, and operating strategies.
• Align priorities and resources across analytics, asset protection, business technology, finance and procurement, fleet, payroll, projects, evidence, body-worn-camera administration, and records.
• Serve as a member of the Chief's executive leadership team and contribute to department-wide strategic planning, priority setting, resource decisions, and organizational improvement.
• Translate the Chief's priorities into integrated strategies, long-range plans, performance expectations, and measurable outcomes for the assigned administrative functions.
• Advise the Chief on operating and capital budget priorities, financial risks, forecasts, significant expenditures, and long-range resource requirements.
• Set department-wide strategic direction for asset-protection technology, video and body-worn-camera systems, business technology, analytics, records, evidence, fleet services, payroll systems, and related administrative systems.
• Establish performance measures and executive reporting standards for financial management, procurement, payroll, fleet, records, evidence, technology, asset protection, project delivery, and workforce performance.
• Prioritize major administrative and technology projects based on organizational need, public-safety impact, risk, cost, available capacity, and anticipated benefit.

Any of the following combinations of experience in administrative services, or related experience, and completed education (degree field of study in Public Safety Administration, Human Resources, Business Technology or a closely related field):

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

• Knowledge of police administration, public safety best practices, or transit/government agency operations.
• Proven success leading or centralizing administrative functions within a complex, multi-department organization.
• Skill in overseeing workforce development, performance management, succession planning, and comprehensive training programs.

• Demonstrated capability in directing the development and implementation of operational technology.

• Experience managing teams responsible for complex budgeting, procurement, contract management, and accounts payable.
• Strong experience presenting and engaging with groups, including elected, appointed and government officials.

• A proven track record of supporting a diverse workforce and guiding teams through structural organizational change.

What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

• Knowledge of best practices in workforce development, budget management, contracting, materials, and business systems.
• Knowledge of labor relations, collective-bargaining agreements, and organizational development principles.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, process improvement, and public-sector management.
• Knowledge of organizational leadership and ability to motivate workforce.
• Knowledge of advanced computer applications used for presentations.
• Skill in leadership, communication, collaboration, and consensus-building.
• Analytical and critical-thinking skills balancing operational and strategic objectives.
• Skill in managing complex projects and integrating cross-functional teams.
• Skill in oral and written communication to diverse audiences and governing bodies.
• Skill in collaboration practices with internal and external customers.
• Ability to recruit, lead and mentor managers and staff to achieve performance goals.
• Ability to oversee large-scale initiatives and align administrative functions with organizational priorities.
• Ability to promote an inclusive, equitable, and high-performance culture.
• Ability to motivate workforce and provide direction to team members.
• Ability to represent Metro Transit and the Council with professionalism and credibility.

What you can expect from us:

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities Metropolitan area.
• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a good work/life balance.

Union/Grade: Non-Represented/Grade L
FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No

What your work environment would be:
You would perform your work in a standard office setting. Work may sometimes require travel between your primary work site and other sites.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

1. We review your minimum qualifications.
2. We rate your education and experience.
3. We conduct a structured panel interview.
4. We conduct a selection interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a thorough background check conducted by MTPD. All applicants' background checks and fingerprints must be cleared by the Criminal Bureau of Apprehension to be a user of their CJIS system. Failure to be cleared by BCA will automatically nullify any job offer extended. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you may also need to have a thorough background check conducted by MTPD, depending on your current position. All applicants' background checks and fingerprints must be cleared by the Criminal Bureau of Apprehension to be a user of their CJIS system. Failure to be cleared by BCA will automatically nullify any job offer extended. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.