Manager Police Early Intervention Systems

Position Description

The Minneapolis Police Department is seeking to hire an EIS Manager in efforts to enhance employee performance and ensure that all employees of the MPD are functioning as healthy human beings capable of delivering quality and professional service to the people of Minneapolis.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement overall strategy for early intervention programs ensuring competitive, cost-effective plans that drive a culture of high professional performance and accountability and be able to adjust said strategy as needed to meet the specific needs of the department.
• Develop policies and procedures for the EIS program while interpreting organizational policy and make administrative decisions, soliciting the input of the MPD leadership and its stakeholders to make necessary changes and improvements to the existing administrative procedures and practices of EIS.
• Develop and provide training and/or other programs on Early Intervention and effective leadership in law enforcement using best practices and current research on various topics including training on secondhand trauma, compassion fatigue, stress management etc. and conflict resolution.
• Receive and respond to referrals or automated activations regarding performance concerns in the workplace.
• Identify and provide resources and data to supervisors and employees to help employees achieve optimum performance within MPD standards and training
• Provide organizational leadership and supervision, promoting the organization’s values.
• Hire, supervise, schedule, direct, and complete performance evaluations for direct reports.
• Provide guidance, case management solutions to investigative duties assigned to staff under the direct supervision of the EIS Manger.
• Assure proper orientation and training of staff, including the timely preparation and submission of regulatory reports including cost reports, audit, annual report, and others as necessary.
• Work cooperatively with EIS Staff, MPD Health and Safety, Health & Wellness, MPD supervisors, MPD leadership and other necessary staff (Human Resources) regarding performance indicators system activations, and corrective actions such as performance improvement plans.
• Work with stakeholders to create the culture needed to generate buy-in and support for the EIS including but not limited to training, education and communication about what EIS is and its intended functions while ensuring EIS practices are understood and consistently applied.
• Work to achieve and maintain compliance with EIS deliverables in multiple court enforceable agreements/decrees and grant-funded partnerships.
• Oversee the maintenance of databases and data stores containing private personnel data and ensure compliance with data practice laws.
• Create reports using various software programs: PIMS, Workforce Director, Practice Manager, Tableau, Cognos, VisiNet and other interface software as needed and present reports to stakeholders.
• Attend in-service training and continuing education to maintain elevated level of competency in the operation of EIS programs and keep abreast of current national EIS initiatives and activities while developing a network of resources and opportunities.

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Policy, Business Administration, Public Administration, Management/Leadership, Social Work, or similar, or related field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
Five or more years or more years in directly related work, supervisory experience required.

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

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
N/A

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with diverse key stakeholders,
• excellent communication skills including demonstrated advanced writing skills, excellent public speaking skills,
• Ability to function independently and operate effectively within a complex, high-volume environment, excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and superior skills in attending to details,
• Commitment to participate in and contribute to the team effort; must have demonstrated skills and abilities to be able to address highly complex and confidential issues with tact and sensitivity.
• Required skills include the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Problem solving skills (conceptual and analytical thinking)
• Knowledge Early Intervention Systems
• Research skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Data analysis
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, policies, regulations, and procedures
• Objectivity, integrity, and professionalism
• Organizational skills
• Leadership and Change management skills
• Conflict resolution

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 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.

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 and HealthPartners Medical Group 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.

Life insurance
The city provides basic life insurance of one times your annual salary up to $50,000. You can elect to purchase optional life insurance.

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.

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.

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).

• 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.