Working Title: Crime Victim Justice Unit Director
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Director
Agency: Public Safety Dept
Job ID : 96682
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 megan.lund@state.mn.us by 11:59 PM 09/09/2026.
Date Posted : 09/03/2026
Closing Date : 09/23/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MMA
Division/Unit : Office of Justice Programs / OJP Training and Research Team
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time
Salary Range: $38.83 - $55.93 / hourly; $81,077 - $116,781 / 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.
**Employees may telework up to 50% or more, depending on the position and the needs of the division.
This position administers and provides supervisory oversight for the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Crime Victim Justice Unit (CVJU) created to enforce the provisions of the Crime Victim Rights Oversight Act (Minn. Stat. 611A.72-.74) on behalf of the Commissioner of Public Safety. The director of the CVJU has the responsibility to act as the lead investigator on complaints and/or own initiative in regards to any decisions, or acts of any element of the criminal justice system including prosecutors, law enforcement, probation, city, county and state officials, court personnel, and victim service providers covered pursuant to Minn. Statute 611A.74. This position assesses the status of crime victim rights and provides periodic reports to legislators, the Executive Director of the Office of Justice programs, and the Commissioner of Public Safety regarding the treatment of crime victims by members of the criminal justice system. The incumbent makes recommendations regarding statutory and policy improvements in the rights of crime victims. This position also manages the administration of the state's automated crime victim notification system.
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 progressively responsible experience in criminal justice, crime victim services, legal services, investigations, regulatory/compliance oversight, or a closely related field.Experience must include responsibility for interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies, or procedures and making recommendations or determinations based on that analysis.
Experience conducting, directing, or reviewing complex investigations, complaint reviews, case reviews, or compliance matters, including gathering and analyzing information, evaluating conflicting facts, documenting findings, and developing recommendations or corrective actions.
Leadership experience that includes supervising, leading, directing, or providing work direction to employees or professional staff, including assigning work, establishing expectations, reviewing work products, providing feedback, and addressing performance or development needs.
Experience working with criminal justice agencies, government entities, legal professionals, victim service organizations, or other external stakeholders on complex or sensitive issues, including experience building cooperation, resolving disagreements, or making recommendations to stakeholders.
Experience developing or evaluating policies, procedures, programs, or practices and recommending changes based on statutory, regulatory, investigative, programmatic, or operational findings
Written and verbal communication skills sufficient to prepare complex reports, findings, recommendations, policies, procedures, or similar documents and communicate complex or sensitive information to varied audiences.
Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Minnesota crime victim rights laws, including Minn. Stat. Chapter 611A, and the rights and remedies available to crime victims.
Experience working within or extensively with the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, prosecution, courts, corrections/probation, or crime victim services.
Experience managing or overseeing a governmental, regulatory, investigative, compliance, ombudsman, or crime victim services program, including responsibility for program policies, operations, service delivery, or performance.
Experience presenting findings, recommendations, testimony, training, or technical information to executive leadership, legislators, government officials, professional organizations, or other public audiences.
Experience managing contracts, vendors, or technology-based service programs, including monitoring performance, resolving service issues, or coordinating implementation with external 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
Drivers License check
SEMA4 records, personnel file and employment records (current and former State employees only)
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.
