Police Services Administrator

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.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

The Metro Transit Police Department is one of the fastest growing law enforcement agencies in the state due the expansion of light rail and Rapid Transit Bus systems. There is an authorized strength of 171 full-time officers, 80 part-time officers, 70 community service officers and 34 administrative staff dedicated to one thing: public safety on and near our transit system.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

• Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll for sworn and non-sworn staff within MTPD ensuring accurate and timely submission, including validation of time keeping entries by staff, entering time records for part-time officers; and verifying contractual related coding for accuracy.
• Process scheduling and staff changes within the payroll application, including bi-annual bid changes for all sworn staff, bi-weekly scheduling bid for parttime officers and updating workgroup changes such as rank and job as needed.
• Prepare scheduled routine and reports on demand for reporting to Command Staff and the General Manager for staffing and annual pay step increases. Complete new hire setup and notifications in payroll application, orientation meeting to include paperwork, payroll application training, benefit setup and equipment.
• Coordinate Disability Management Conferences, coordinate meetings complying with DMC timelines, preparing and distributing letters for meeting notifications, pre-disability qualification and medical disqualification or return to work plan.
• Responsible for POST board licensing for officers by applying for new officer POST licenses, submitting requests for annual POST board renewal payments, provide notice of leaving service and removal of license to POST board, and prepare reports related to mandatory credits for licenses.
• Serve as a liaison to Human Resources, Payroll and Risk Management.

Any of the following combinations of experience (including payroll processing, accounting, finance or human resources responsibilities) and completed education (Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, Mathematics/Statistics or a related field):

• High school diploma/GED with five (5) years of experience.
• Associates degree with three (3) years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree, or higher, with one (1) year of experience.

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

• Degree in business, accounting, human resources or closely related field.
• Administrative experience in a police/law enforcement agency.
• Experience and understanding of payroll processes and regulations.
• Experience working with multiple union contracts.
• Experience working with workers' compensation claims.
• Experience maintaining confidential information.
• Detail-oriented, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated ability to promote and support an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values cultural diversity among all employees.

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

• Knowledge of payroll best practices.
• Knowledge of scheduling.
• Knowledge of State and Federal Laws related to payroll and employment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as policy and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Understand and be familiar with union contracts for staff including TMSA, Lieutenant/Sergeant LELS, Fulltime Officer LELS, Parttime Officer LELS and Non-Rep Plan.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities and work independently.

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.

More about why you should join us!

Union/Grade: Non-Represented Classified (NRC) / Grade E

FLSA: Non-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 background check conducted by the Metro Transit PD which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. All applicants' background checks and fingerprints must be cleared by the Criminal Bureau of Apprehension in order 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 must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. All applicants' background checks and fingerprints must be cleared by the Criminal Bureau of Apprehension in order 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 position.

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.