Job Description

Position Description
This position provides quality, objective, and comprehensive audits and reviews of Minneapolis Police Department operations, internal controls, and systems to determine whether personnel comply with MPD\xe2\x80\x99s policies and procedures from a qualitative and quantitative perspective. Compliance findings are shared internally for follow-up and remediation and externally as summary data for transparency and to fulfill requirements of a settlement agreement with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and potentially with the United States Department of Justice.
Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direction, plans, methodologies, and metrics established by MPD\xe2\x80\x99s Compliance Subject Matter Expert conducts law enforcement internal performance audits and reviews to determine compliance with MPD policies and procedures.
• Develops and designs audit work plans, project scopes, methodologies, and compliance testing instruments to facilitate internal audits and compliance reviews in consultation with a Compliance Subject Matter Expert.
• Review police department data and records to accurately determine audit results and compliance reviews against MPD policy and training standards. Examples of data and documents can include body-worn camera video, in-squad camera video, police reports, dispatch records, and data from all other police databases and systems.
• Conducts field work investigations, data analysis, and interviews required to produce audits and reviews.
• Creates, maintains, and manages an audit tracking system using tools such as Excel and Smartsheet.
• Communicates audit results to other personnel for follow-up.
• Identifies deficiencies; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.
• Provides technical assistance and instruction and explains policies, procedures, ordinances, and laws pertinent to audits and compliance reviews.
• Participates in and observes departmental training as necessary.
• Identifies methods for improving the department\'s operations and prepares correspondence documenting recommendations.
• Engages with the Independent Evaluator and other oversight entities as necessary to evaluate and communicate compliance with reform requirements.
• Write reports and work papers that are clear, concise, and organized for the intended audience.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Standard office setting with some fieldwork.

Required Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in criminal justice, social science, public administration, business-related field, public policy, or a related field from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.

Minimum Experience:
At least two years working in compliance, auditing, or analysis or four years of law enforcement experience or equivalent work experience.

Equivalency:
An equivalent combination of education and highly related experience in a similar environment may be considered.

Selection:
The selection process will consist of a rating of relevant education and experience. 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.

Interview Selection:
The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate\'s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

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 represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Professional Employees Association (MPEA). Please click here for more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement.

Eligible List:
The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification 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 four months after it has been established.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Objectivity, integrity, and professionalism.
• Self-starter.
• Willingness to challenge the status quo and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation communication.
• Problem-solving skills (conceptual and analytical thinking).
• Critical thinking skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and strong interpersonal and relationship skills.
• Ability to communicate with users with various technical expertise.
• Ability to communicate needs and explain perceived problems in detail.
• Ability to think creatively to design and implement audits and reviews to meet changing MPD needs and priorities.
• Prioritizing and managing multiple projects at once to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

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\xe2\x80\x94serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.
The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.



Benefits Summary
Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and generous benefits. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive benefits program that supports employees\' health and financial well-being.
Programs, resources, and benefit eligibility varies based on position, average hours worked, location and length of service. For detailed benefits information, please visit the benefits page.

New 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave.
City employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the event of a birth or placement for adoption of a child.

Insurance
Health insurance
Eligibility for benefits begins the first of the month following employment date. The City of Minneapolis offers eligible employees one plan design with a choice of six provider networks, allowing you to select the best option for you. Available plans include Medica Choice Passport, Medica Elect, VantagePlus with Medica, Park Nicollet First with Medica, Ridgeview Community Network powered by Medica, and Clear Value with Medica.

Dental insurance
The City of Minneapolis offers dental insurance through Delta Dental of Minnesota and pays 100% of the monthly premium for eligible employees.

Benefits
Paid time off
Our generous leave package includes vacation, holidays and paid sick leave, which gives employees the opportunity to enhance their quality of life outside work. Amounts and accrual rates are based on years of experience and collective bargaining agreements.

Retirement
City employees earn a pension and may choose to participate in additional retirement savings programs.

• Pension: The City of Minneapolis participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Employees and the City both contribute a percentage of your pay to fund future benefits.
• Deferred compensation: Employees may choose to participate in pre-tax or after-tax savings plans through the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS).

Transportation
Eligible City employees may choose to participate in the following transportation programs:

• Metropass: The Metropass program allows eligible employees to enroll in a pass for unlimited bus or light rail rides at a discounted price.
• Parking or Van Pool: The City of Minneapolis Transportation Benefits Plan gives you options to pay certain commuting costs-such as qualified parking and van pool expenses-with pre-tax dollars

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Learning and development
To engage and develop employees, the City of Minneapolis offers classes in leadership, cultural agility, change management and more. Additionally, educational discounts at Augsburg University, Hamline University and St. Mary\'s University of Minnesota are available to City employees.

Other perks
Employees can also take advantage of optional life insurance, flexible spending accounts, the Employee Assistance Program (Download PDF reader), technology discounts and more.