Community Police

Full job description Position Description The Joint Community Police Partnership (JCPP) is seeking multiple Joint Community Police Partnership Liaisons to facilitate positive dialogue and collaborative working relationships between the community and local police departments. These positions will collaborate with either the Minnetonka, Bloomington or Edina Police Department and its residing residents. These positions will evaluate community needs and coordinate activities that foster relationship building among all stakeholders, including facilitating communication through a Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee, plan, and support community engagement events, serve as a mentor for police department cadets, and respond to critical situations that occur in the community related to law enforcement.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.
Note: You must attach a resume with your application materials to be considered for this position.

Location and hours:
These positions will work Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on city events. Supervisors will provide as much advance notice as possible.

These positions will primarily be located at one of the following:
Bloomington Police Department located at 1800 W Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431 Edina Police Department located at 4801 W 50th St. Minneapolis, MN 55424 Minnetonka Police Department located 14600 Minnetonka Blvd. Minnetonka, MN 55345 About these position types :
These are full-time benefit earning position.
These positions are internally classified as an Administrative Assistant, Senior.
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Essential Functions In these positions, you will: Collaborate with police officers to evaluate current community needs. Design trainings and experiences to address community and departmental needs. Conduct outreach activities for the residents of Bloomington, Edina, and Minnetonka Police Departments. Recruit, interview, and facilitate a multicultural advisory committee (MAC). Work with the community to identify additional research and training needs for police officers on community issues, including the development, collection, and interpretation of cultural and organizational data. Lead and facilitate collaborative community meetings and present information for the benefit of police officers and community. Write strategic site plans in collaboration with police departments and community members. Qualifications Need to have: One of the following: Eight or more years of general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or experience in community engagement, environmental education, community/public relations, or environmental justice. Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, communications, public administration, public relations, urban studies or other field appropriate to the position and four years or more of general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or experience in community engagement, environmental education, community/public relations, or environmental justice. Nice to have: Working knowledge of the city and history of Minnetonka, Bloomington and Edina regarding the police department(s) and community interactions. Experience: Facilitating discussion in diverse groups that may be emotionally charged and find consensus. Working in law, safety, and/or justice field or settings. Utilizing social media platforms to reach and disseminate information to the community. Collecting, analyzing, and reporting data. With Microsoft Office programs to present data, reports, and recommendations. Working or volunteering in a police department or corrections setting, or with a multicultural committee or group. Managing and monitoring grants or a program budget. Supplemental Information Ability to: Build and nurture collaborative relationships with a variety of internal and external customers, including community and police partners. Recognize and respect cultural differences and be responsive by providing culturally appropriate services. Work independently and successfully manage multiple priorities and projects. Apply problem solving skills and make data driven recommendations for action and/or change. Conduct logical thinking, gather, and analyze information, design and test solutions to problems, and formulate plan.

About the department:
Public Health works to improve the health of all county residents by addressing the social and environmental factors that impact their health and offering programs and services that help them to be healthy. We promote physical and mental health; prevent illness and injury associated with communicable diseases and environmental conditions and reduce chronic diseases.



About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals - that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.


Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at Welcome to the Bridge (hennepin.us) - select Guest option.


Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.


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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

These positions will have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and/or a criminal background check.
If you have any questions, please contact: Katie Bakke
Full time Employee Benefits :
The City of Edina offers a competitive benefits package and uses a "cafeteria plan" model, which gives the employee a monthly sum of money and allows them the flexibility to choose how to spend it on the various benefits offered. All insurance coverage takes effect the 1st of the month following date of employment.
Medical: 9 plans to choose from through Health Partners. All individual plans are fully covered and have leftover money towards other benefits. Family health insurance is also low cost and high quality. Dental: 2 plans to choose from through Health Partners depending on your dental needs. Vision: Supplemental Vision plan for glasses and contacts Long & Short-Term Disability: All full-time employees receive Long Term disability at no cost, with an option to purchase short term disability. Life insurance: All full-time employees receive a $20,000 Basic Life policy at no cost, with an additional buy up option. Retirement: All public employees are required by the State to participate in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). 6.5% of the employee's gross wage or salary is matched with a 7.5% contribution from the City. Some Police and Fire employees are mandated to participate in PERA at a rate of 11.8% of their gross wage or salary, matched by 17.70% contribution by the City. 457 Deferred Compensation plans are also available. Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Care plans Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free and confidential service for all employees and their families Vacation/Sick Leave/Holidays: Paid vacation is available to all regular full-time employees and begins with accruing 3.08 hours/paycheck (10 days per year). The amount increases as the years of service increase. Sick leave accrues at 3.69 hours/paycheck (12 days per year). Each regular full-time employee is eligible for 13 paid holidays during the year. Part time & Seasonal Employee Benefits: Extended Part-time (30-39 hours/week year-round): Eligible for Health Insurance, 13 paid holidays, Retirement, and Employee Assistance (EAP) program. Employees also accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked. Regular Part-time (20-29 hours/week year-round): Eligible for 6 paid holidays, Retirement, and Employee Assistance (EAP) Program. Employees also accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked. Flexible Part-time and Seasonal employees: Employees accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked and are eligible for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Individual benefits may vary slightly depending on the specific position, full or part-time status or union contract.