Civil Rights Investigator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $39.06 - $47.48 Hourly
Location : City Hall, 350 South 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-00220
Department: Civil Rights
Division: Office of Police Conduct Rvw
Opening Date: 05/21/2026
Closing Date: 6/11/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: CAF
Position Description
This position, under supervision of the Department of Civil Rights will investigate cases to establish authenticity of data indicating a violation of a policy for an assigned department, conferring with enforcement officials, complainants, subjects, witnesses, and others and preparing reports and other documents.
Salary:
The anticipated starting salary for this position is $39.06-47.48/hour depending on qualifications.
Working Conditions:
Office and field work, with some irregular work hours as needed.
The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations by responding to complaints, gathering information, and interviewing interested parties.
• Have statements/interviews transcribed or typed and consult with superiors, and/or attorneys regarding elements of the offense and merit of the complaint.
• Obtain police reports, body camera recordings, dispatch logs, and ambulance run sheets; Investigator will review body camera as needed to prepare cases.
• Obtain employment records, Drivers License records, criminal history records, and other records used in conducting employment background investigation.
• Locate interested parties, and other involved parties using available public and private databases, and other resources.
• Prepare line-ups using available database information, and show line-ups to interested parties using proper procedure.
• Obtain information from police officers to supplement reports; and reports and records from other police departments, and government agencies, when necessary, to aid in the formulation of the case file.
• Collect and track evidence to ensure evidence is maintained in proper order.
• Locate, collect and interpret relevant police reports, dispatchers' reports, records from ECC and other relevant evidence.
• Collect Officer Profile cards in cases of allegations of police misconduct.
• Prepare complete, clear and concise reports summarizing the findings of investigations, and summary of the investigation.
• Maintain administrative, investigative and statistical files and records, including entering information into computerized database records for each case.
• Testify in court, administrative hearings, or before panels as necessary.
• Conduct community outreach and education as required.

Required Qualifications
MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS
Two years of post-secondary education in Criminal Justice, Sociology or Psychology or equivalent
EXPERIENCE
Two years investigative experience including actual interviewing.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Valid Driver's License
EQUIVALENCY
An equivalent combination of related education / experience may be considered.
Cover Letters and Resumes:
You must attach a cover letter and updated resume to your application. Without these documents, the application may be deemed as incomplete and will not be considered further.
Selection Process:
The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.
Background Check:
The City has determined that a thorough Minneapolis Police Department criminal background check is necessary for positions with this job title. Applicants must sign an informed consent allowing the City to obtain their criminal history information in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be considered for the position.
Drug and Alcohol Testing:
All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.
Union Representation:
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) (CAF). For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit our
Eligible List Statement:
The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire three (3) months after it has been established.
Interview Selection:
The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Prior experience as an investigator preferred.
• Knowledge of State, Local and Federal laws, ADA laws, Data Practices and privacy laws.
• Knowledge of court procedures and police records systems.
• Knowledge of police procedure, and criminal and civil law.
• Demonstrated ability to do question and answer type interviews to elicit information from people, cross- check and analyze information and reach conclusions.
• Interpersonal skills to work with people from diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Working knowledge of computers, including legal case management software.

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
Insurance
Health insurance
Eligibility for benefits begins the first of the month following employment date. The City of Minneapolis offers eligible employees 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
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).

Transportation
Eligible City employees may choose to participate in the following transportation programs:

• Metropass: The 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 gives you options to pay certain commuting costs, such as qualified parking and van pool expenses, with pre-tax dollars.

Learning and development
To engage and develop employees, the City of Minneapolis offers classes in leadership, cultural agility, change management and more. Additionally, educational discounts at Augsburg University, Hamline University, St. Catherine's, and St. Mary's University of Minnesota are available to City employees.
Other perks
Employees can also take advantage of flexible spending accounts, the , health club discounts and more.
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How did you find out about this position? (Select all that apply)

• Recruiter
• City of Minneapolis website
• City of Minneapolis employee
• City of Minneapolis job interest card
• City of Minneapolis Career Opportunities Bulletin
• Friend or family member
• League of Minnesota Cities website
• Diversityjobs.com website
• Governmentjobs.com website
• Indeed.com website
• Minnesotajobs.com website
• Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Website
• Other website
• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Facebook
• Other social media site
• Newspaper
• Other media
• College or University
• Community organization
• Job Fair
• Professional association
• Site Visit

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Please specify where you heard about this position (e.g., website name, City of Minneapolis employee name, job fair, professional association).
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This position will require an extensive Minneapolis Police Department background check. Individuals who have been convicted of a felony crime will not be considered, including any prior thefts or other criminal convictions related to dishonesty. Will you be able to pass this background check?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

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What is the highest level of education that you have successfully completed?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate

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Please indicate how many years you have experience in conducting police misconduct investigations, human resources investigations or criminal investigations, including conducting interviews.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years but less than 4 years
• More than 4 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

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Depending on caseloads, a Case Investigator may have to interview a witness or officer in the evening or on a weekend. Are you willing and able to adjust your schedule to accommodate another's availability?

• Yes
• No

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In this position, you will also be called upon to present or assist with 2 or 3 evening community meetings per quarter, with occasional meetings over a weekend. Are you willing and able to adjust your schedule to accommodate such meetings?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience gathering and analyzing evidence?

• Yes
• No

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Are you able to fluently speak, write, and understand any of the following languages? (Check all that apply)

• Spanish
• Somali
• Hmong
• Laotian
• Amharic
• Oromo
• Vietnamese
• American Sign Language (ASL)
• None of the above

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Please describe your experience working outside your own cultural community. If you don't have any experience, put N/A.
Required Question