Working Title: Communications Supervisor
Job Class: Communications Supervisor
Agency: Public Safety Dept
Job ID : 94576
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid. Eligible bidders (permanent, classified employees in the same job classification) should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing bryan.beyl@state.mn.us by 11:59 PM 06/10/2026."
Date Posted : 06/04/2026
Closing Date : 06/17/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MMA
Division/Unit : Public Educ. and Media Rel. / Office of Communications
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 08:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $41.09 - $59.07 / hourly; $85,795 - $123,338 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
The person in this position directs, supervises and coordinates a team of Department of Public Safety (DPS) communications specialists who serve as education and information liaisons, as well as communication and marketing experts for multiple DPS operational and support divisions.
This position supervises public information officers and communications specialists who work in the DPS Office of Communications (OOC) and are focused on law enforcement and emergency services divisions such as the Minnesota State Patrol, State Fire Marshal division, Homeland Security and Emergency Management division and the Office of Traffic Safety. The team works on a daily basis to help protect DPS' image and ensure communications and marketing work furthers the mission, vision and strategy of DPS.
The position also supports the deputy communications director and communications director in overseeing the work related to media relations, public relations and other communications functions and activities.
The supervisor helps oversee strategic and crisis communications strategies and tactics, while providing leadership, supervision and direction to the team. The position exists to ensure that communications maintain the agency's reputation and help DPS achieve its goals by researching and recommending strategies and tactics that will enhance and further the agency's and office's goals, mission and objectives. Occasionally, the supervisor will help produce content and plans as necessary to support the OOC.
By doing these things, the supervisor and their team are responsible for messaging that will affect the reputation of the agency and the state on a statewide, national and international level.
**Employees may telework up to 50% or more, depending on the position and the needs of the division."
The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.
Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years of professional communications experience that includes:
Experience leading or supervising communications in a fast-paced environment.
Experience developing and implementing strategic communications, media relations or public information campaigns.
Ability to guide crisis communications, including high-profile or sensitive public messaging situations.
Experience working with media outlets, drafting press materials and maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
Exceptional writing, editing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities
A bachelor's degree in journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or other related fields may substitute for one year of experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in government, public safety or law enforcement environments.
Bachelor's degree in journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or another related field.
Knowledge of AP style writing and editing.
Teamwork, team building and leadership skills sufficient to build positive, professional working relationships with all levels of an organization and with public- and private- sector partners.
Physical Requirements
Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which includes successful completion of the following background components:
Criminal history
Reference check
The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
