medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan, pension
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Position Description
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The mission of the Chief of Staff position is to manage the operations of the Office of Community Safety, take responsibility for special assignments/projects, and direct resources to achieve goals and objectives consistent with the mission of the Commissioner of Community Safety.
Salary:
The anticipated salary range for this position is $157,824.16- $187,087.68
depending on qualifications.
Work Location:
This position is onsite only.
The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
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Job Duties and Responsibilities
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- Develop long-range plans and oversee department projects, strategies, personnel, and equipment needs allocations.
- Responsible for overseeing the implementation of all initiatives and ongoing strategies across the Office.
- Advise and assist the Commissioner in furtherance of public safety goals.
- Prepare, implement, monitor, and review a comprehensive budget, including human resources, equipment, operations, maintenance, training, and overtime.
- Lead and manage personnel within assigned areas, ensuring policies and procedures are followed, and hold direct reports accountable for department-wide initiatives and overall employee performance.
- Represent the Office and/or Commissioner in lawsuit settlement conferences.
- Serve as a member of the Commissioner's Executive Management Team.
- Present information to elected officials on behalf of the Commissioner and actively participate in labor relations, including meeting and negotiating with applicable labor unions.
- Represent the Office of Community Safety at state and national community safety conferences that further the Office's mission surrounding procedures, grants, collaborative initiatives, etc.
- Represent the Office of Community Safety at community engagement activities.
- Present information and represent the Office of Community Safety at resident/community meetings on behalf of the Commissioner.
- Serve as a member of the Enterprise Leadership Group.
Working Conditions Combination of Office and Field, with possible exposure to the hazards of public work.
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Required Qualifications
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MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in public/Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Law, or equivalent. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE Requires at least eight years of related experience. With at least Four years of experience in positions of increased leadership roles. Experience leading and supervising a team. Develop long-range strategies and implement them. 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.
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.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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- 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.
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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.
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City of Minneapolis
$157,824.16 - $187,087.68 Annually
Dec 23, 2025