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The City of Rochester, MN Professional Standards Manager in Rochester, Minnesota
Professional Standards Manager
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Professional Standards Manager
Salary
$99,041.00 - $145,648.00 Annually
Location
MN 55901, MN
Job Type
Regular FT
Job Number
20240099
Department
Rochester Police Department
Opening Date
06/12/2024
Description
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
The City of Rochester now welcomes applications for:
Professional Standards Manager
The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.
We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.
It takes us all working together
Nature of Work
Under the Chief's direction, the Professional Standards Manager is responsible for investigating all citizen complaints including excessive force, abuse of authority, ethnic slurs, and civil rights violations, as well as complaints made by department members against other employees.
The purpose of this position is to ensure the public's trust and maintain the integrity of the Rochester Police Department through the objective and intensive investigation of allegations of police misconduct.
The primary goal is to assure the public that official police misconduct will not be tolerated and, at the same time, provide a process whereby officers unjustly accused can be vindicated.
Distinguishing Characteristics
All positions in the Police Department are required to demonstrate cultural competency by positively interacting with people from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds by promoting community policing, attending community meetings and events, updating merchants regarding potential problems in the area, and participating in community based programs.
By demonstrating cultural competency in law enforcement, collective behaviors, attitudes and policies come together in order to effectively work through cross-cultural situations.
Starting salary range of $99,041 to $116,519, with advancement to $ 145,648 .
To have your application considered in the first round of reviews, please apply before June 26, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*Manage Complaint Investigation Process
Review and respond to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies and procedures and Standards of Conduct.
Conduct investigations of complaints of misconduct by employees of the Rochester Police Department.
Investigate reported violations of state/federal ethical and agency laws, rules, and policies.
Provide recommendations regarding the disposition of cases, and ensure consistency for proposed disciplinary action.
Prepare detailed confidential reports and summaries of investigations.
Maintain records of investigations and related data.
Evaluate the internal investigation process and provide recommendations on strategies and policies to improve complaint gathering and investigative procedures.
Institute and maintain an effective communication process for the professional standards program.
*Oversee Compliance Program
Audit department policy for compliance with established policy, legal requirements, and collective bargaining obligations.
Assess disciplinary procedures and ensure compliance with established policy and legal requirements.
Ensure the security of administrative files to ensure compliance with data privacy requirements.
Observe, investigate and identify problems in departmental operations and propose corrective action.
Provide reports on a regular basis, and as directed or requested, to inform the Chief of Police of progress of compliance efforts.
Work with others as appropriate to develop an effective training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees.
Monitor the performance of the compliance program and related activities on a continuing basis taking appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness.
Ensure department is compliant with reporting requirements.
Provide training on law enforcement sensitive issues.
*Participate in Strategic Planning Process
Work with the Police Chief, command staff, and employees of the City in planning, organizing, and implementing programs on matters affecting the assigned areas of responsibility.
Confer with officials of the City, county, state and federal agencies regarding plans and priorities for existing and planned programs.
Collect and analyze data needed for planning, problem solving, and program evaluation. Prepare report and recommendations.
Evaluate existing department and personnel needs, prepare recommendations, and submit to the Chief of Police.
Meet and correspond with various citizen, professional, business, legislative, and other groups to answer questions and secure their help in carrying out various programs.
*Perform Public Relations Activities
Meet and correspond with various citizen, professional, business, legislative, and other groups to answer questions in response to inquiries about professional conduct and accountability of staff.
Represent the Rochester Police Department in matters pertaining to the conduct and accountability of Rochester Police Department staff.
Manage and promote on-going relationships with community organizations and the general public as well as media organizations.
Represent the Police Chief on committees, task forces, and at meetings as assigned.
Inform the Police Chief of significant matters and developments.
Oversee the Police Policy Oversight Board.
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.
*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration/management, pre-law, police science, criminal justice or a related field and at least three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in the investigative process to include criminal, administrative, and/or employment investigations.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration/management, police science, criminal justice, or a related field or juris doctorate law degree and at least five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the investigative process to criminal, administrative, and/or employment investigations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.
In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:
Continuous demands: sitting; fine dexterity
Frequent demands: walking, standing
Occasional demands: climbing; handling; reaching; bending; crouching
Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, and touch.
Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include: NONE (not substantially exposed to environmental conditions)
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT AND RETIREMENT SUMMARY (https://www.rochestermn.gov/home/showdocument?id=36371&t=637988555643816877)
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The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application and resume. You must be honest and accurate in answering the supplemental questions and do not type "see resume". You may also be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview for this position. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Do you understand and agree with this statement?
Yes
No
02
What is your preferred name?
03
Which of the following best describes your level of education?
High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.
Less than 2 years post-secondary training
Completion of a 2 year program or degree
Completion of a 4 year program or degree
Completion of a Master's degree or higher
None of the above
04
Other than your High School diploma/GED, which of the following best describes the field of study for your degree?
Public Administration
Business Administration/Management
Police Science
Criminal Justice
Human Resources
Paralegal
Pre-law
Juris Doctorate law degree
A field of study closely related to the above
My degree is in an area NOT RELATED to any of the above
N/A - I do not have a degree
05
Which of the following best describes your years of full-time equivalent employment experience conducting criminal, administrative and/or employment investigations?
No experience
Less than 6 months
More than 6 months, but less than 1 year
More than 1 year, but less than 2
More than 2 years, but less than 3
More than 3 years, but less than 4
More than 4 years, but less than 5
More than 5 years, but less than 7
More than 7 years, but less than 10
10 or more years
06
Which of the following best describes the percentage of your time that was dedicated to performing investigative duties?
Less than 20% of my overall time
More than 20%, but less than 40% of my overall time
More than 40%, but less than 75% of my overall time
More than 75% of my overall time
100% - I as an investigator and all of my time is spent on investigative duties
N/A - I do not have any investigative experience
07
Did your employment experience conducting criminal, administrative and/or employment investigations, include performing any of the following? (Select all that apply)
Conducting investigations of complaints of employee misconduct
Preparing detailed reports and summaries of investigations
Providing recommendations regarding the disposition of cases
Maintaining records of investigations and related data
Providing recommendations on strategies and policies to improve complaint gathering and investigative procedures
N/A – None of the above
08
Which of the following best describes the setting where you obtained a majority of your years of full-time equivalent employment experience conducting criminal, administrative and/or employment investigations?
As an employee of a Police Department or law enforcement agency
As an employee of a Law firm
As a Private Investigator
As an employee of a governmental agency
As an employee of a business or corporation
OTHER: list below
N/A - I have no experience in this area
09
Describe your specific experience conducting criminal, administrative and/or employment investigations. Please include the actual duties you performed. Do not type "see resume". If no experience type "N/A".
10
Do you have employment experience complying with the Minnesota Peace Officer Discipline Procedures Act?
Yes
No
11
Do you have employment experience complying with Civil Service Rules for disciplining or discharging Peace Officers?
Yes
No
12
Tell us how your professional, educational and lived experiences would help you be successful in this role.
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: City policy requires that finalists are required to undergo a background investigation which may include, but not limited to: verification of employment and educational records, identification verification, driver's license record and a criminal history. Please note that a criminal conviction does not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for employment with the City of Rochester. If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
City of Rochester
Address
201 4th Street SE Rochester, Minnesota, 55904
Phone
(507) 328-2555
Website
https://www.rochestermn.gov/employment
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