Security and Safety Coordinator - Planning Director State

About the role

This position will lead DEED's long-range strategies for physical security and safety. This position will develop and maintain agency-wide policies and standards, planning frameworks, and performance measures that guide executive decision-making, reduce organizational risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen agency preparedness and continuity of operations.

Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, developing, implementing, and evaluating agency-wide programs related to the following:

• Physical security, security technology, and facility protection
• Occupational safety and injury prevention
• Workplace violence prevention and threat management
• Environmental health and ergonomics
• Incident/emergency management and continuity of operations

Location and schedule

• Based out of the St. Paul office
• May be eligible for some telework
• Day Shift, 8:00AM to 4:30PM, Monday - Friday
• Travel required up to 15% of the time (occasional in-state travel a few times per month for site visits)
• Staff are provided with tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment; telework policy could change with notice based on business needs

Minimum qualifications

Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

• Four (4) years of experience in physical security, occupational safety, workplace violence prevention, emergency management, and/or continuity planning principles and best practices
• Associate's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental health and safety, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute six (6) months of experience; bachelor's degree substitutes for one (1) year of experience; master's degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working in government, public sector operations, or enterprise-wide program administration
• Experience collaborating with executive leadership, interagency partners, or external emergency response organizations
• Skill in developing organizational policies, long-range strategic plans, or enterprise safety/security programs
• Skill in managing complex projects or programs involving competing priorities, organizational risk, or emergency response activities
• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures

Additional requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Records Check (current and former State employees only)
• Employment Reference Check
• Conflict of Interest Review
• Driver's License and Records Check

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support addressing mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Sarah Beaverson at sarah.beaverson@state.mn.us or 651-259-7293.

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