Crime Victims Ombudsman Invest- Job ID 75843

Job Summary

To assist the director of the Crime Victim Justice Unit by conducting impartial investigations of alleged misconduct or statutory violations of victims’ rights by criminal justice agencies or representatives; to provide information and referral to crime victims/witnesses; to monitor compliance with victim rights statutes through the collection of data; and, to provide information and training to criminal justice and victim service professionals regarding victim rights and other crime victim-related topics.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of professional work experience with crime victims and in the criminal justice system.  Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social services or related field may substitute for one year of experience.  Professional experience to include the following:

1. Knowledge and experience with MN laws relating to crime victims and their rights sufficient to understand, critically analyze and address complex issues related to victims; Familiarity with the MN criminal justice system, including law enforcement response, criminal prosecution, court procedures, and post-conviction; and an understanding of the network of services available to victims.
2. Experience in managing multiple tasks, with attention to detail, organization, and meeting deadlines. 
3. Requires mobility sufficient to carry files, sit at computer terminal, transport large files and equipment, and be able to set up displays; and require ability to travel throughout the state.
4. Excellent written and verbal skills, with ability to speak publicly; computer skills, including proficiency with Power Point, Excel, and Microsoft Word.
5. Skills in human relations sufficient to build and maintain positive relationships among professional colleagues, criminal justice professionals, and community stakeholders.
6. Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master's degree in criminal justice, social services, legal or related field
2. Minimum of four years' experience working in the criminal justice and/or crime victim services field with knowledge of needs of special populations; MN data practices act; and Crime Victim Bill of Rights.
3. Two years experience as a presenter/trainer; strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to adapt to organizational changes.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier material 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 of time.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components:

1) criminal history

2) reference check

3) drivers license check

Application Details

How to Apply 

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Megan Lund at megan.lund@state.mn.us.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Megan Lund at megan.lund@state.mn.us.

About Public Safety Dept 

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a diverse, complex agency dedicated to serving communities across the state. DPS has 10 public facing and four support divisions with about 2,200 dedicated employees operating programs statewide that all have one goal: Building a safer Minnesota.

Why Work for Us 

Diverse Workforce 

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found: 

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission 
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs 
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job 
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule 

Comprehensive Benefits 

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include: 

• Public pension plan 
• Training and professional development 
• Paid vacation and sick leave 
• 11 paid holidays each year 
• Paid parental leave 
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage 
• Prescription drug coverage 
• Vision coverage 
• Wellness programs and resources 
• Employer paid life insurance 
• Short-term and long-term disability 
• Health care spending and savings accounts 
• Dependent care spending account 
• Tax-deferred compensation 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program