Director Police Administration-Metro Transit Police Department

Director Police Administration-Metro Transit Police Department

Salary

$122,907.20 - $199,409.60 Annually

Location

Transit Police, Minneapolis, MN

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00415

Division

Metro Transit

Department

Police Admin and Investigation

Opening Date

10/28/2026

Closing Date

11/18/2026 11:59 PM Central

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WHO WE ARE

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.

The Metro Transit Police Department is one of the fastest growing law enforcement agencies in the state due to the expansion of light rail and Rapid Transit Bus systems. We are a licensed police force committed to the safety of our customers and employees, serving eight counties and approximately 85 cities in the region. There is an authorized strength of 171 full-time officers, 55 community service offers, and 40 administrative staff dedicated to one thing: public safety on and near our transit system.

Our mission statement is: Safeguarding the transit community with integrity and professionalism while building trust through community partnerships. We strive to provide excellent police service every day. Our core values of honesty, service, and respect are how we will fulfill our mission.

We are committed to maintaining and cultivating a diverse department, reflective of the communities we serve.

Nearly half of our force is made up of women and people of color. To find out more about the Metro Transit Police Department, please click here.

What you would do in this job

The Director, Police Administration is a senior leader reporting to the Chief of Police. The Director is responsible for providing strategic direction and operational accountability for the Metro Transit Police Department's administrative and professional services portfolio. This role oversees key functions such as analytics, asset protection, business technology, finance, procurement, fleet services, payroll, records, evidence, and body-worn-camera administration; ensuring programs and resources are integrated, effective, compliant, and aligned with departmental and organizational priorities. Serving as the Chief's principal civilian advisor on administrative operations, the Director sets long-range plans, establishes performance expectations, leads department-wide initiatives, and represents MTPD in executive and interdepartmental forums to strengthen the administrative infrastructure that supports delivery of public-safety services.

What you would do in this job

• Directly supervise and support multiple managers, supervisors, and individual contributors in the Support Services department, providing organizational leadership to approximately 30 or more employees.
• Plans, coordinates recruitment, assigns work, establishes priorities, monitors progress, and evaluates performance of Support Services staff.
• Serve as a member of the Chief's executive leadership team and contribute to department-wide strategic planning, priority setting, resource decisions, and organizational improvement.
• Serve as the Chief's principal civilian advisor by analyzing administrative issues and recommending policies, organizational changes, investments, and operating strategies.
• Align priorities and resources across analytics, asset protection, business technology, finance and procurement, fleet, payroll, projects, evidence, body-worn-camera administration, and records.
• Serve as a member of the Chief's executive leadership team and contribute to department-wide strategic planning, priority setting, resource decisions, and organizational improvement.
• Translate the Chief's priorities into integrated strategies, long-range plans, performance expectations, and measurable outcomes for the assigned administrative functions.
• Advise the Chief on operating and capital budget priorities, financial risks, forecasts, significant expenditures, and long-range resource requirements.
• Set department-wide strategic direction for asset-protection technology, video and body-worn-camera systems, business technology, analytics, records, evidence, fleet services, payroll systems, and related administrative systems.
• Establish performance measures and executive reporting standards for financial management, procurement, payroll, fleet, records, evidence, technology, asset protection, project delivery, and workforce performance.
• Prioritize major administrative and technology projects based on organizational need, public-safety impact, risk, cost, available capacity, and anticipated benefit.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Any of the following combinations of experience in administrative services, or related experience, and completed education (degree field of study in Public Safety Administration, Human Resources, Business Technology or a closely related field):

• A high school diploma/GED with twelve (12) years of work experience, and five (5) years of supervisory/management experience.
• An associate degree with ten (10) years of work experience, and five (5) years of supervisory/management experience.
• A bachelors degree, or higher, with eight (8) years of work experience, and five (5) years of supervisory/management experience.

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

• Knowledge of police administration, public safety best practices, or transit/government agency operations.
• Proven success leading or centralizing administrative functions within a complex, multi-department organization.
• Skill in overseeing workforce development, performance management, succession planning, and comprehensive training programs.
• Demonstrated capability in directing the development and implementation of operational technology.
• Experience managing teams responsible for complex budgeting, procurement, contract management, and accounts payable.
• Strong experience presenting and engaging with groups, including elected, appointed and government officials.
• A proven track record of supporting a diverse workforce and guiding teams through structural organizational change.

What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

• Knowledge of best practices in workforce development, budget management, contracting, materials, and business systems.
• Knowledge of labor relations, collective-bargaining agreements, and organizational development principles.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, process improvement, and public-sector management.
• Knowledge of organizational leadership and ability to motivate workforce.
• Knowledge of advanced computer applications used for presentations.
• Skill in leadership, communication, collaboration, and consensus-building.
• Analytical and critical-thinking skills balancing operational and strategic objectives.
• Skill in managing complex projects and integrating cross-functional teams.
• Skill in oral and written communication to diverse audiences and governing bodies.
• Skill in collaboration practices with internal and external customers.
• Ability to recruit, lead and mentor managers and staff to achieve performance goals.
• Ability to oversee large-scale initiatives and align administrative functions with organizational priorities.
• Ability to promote an inclusive, equitable, and high-performance culture.
• Ability to motivate workforce and provide direction to team members.
• Ability to represent Metro Transit and the Council with professionalism and credibility.

What you can expect from us:

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities Metropolitan area.
• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a good work/life balance.

Additional information

Union/Grade: Non-Represented/Grade L

FLSA Status: Exempt

Safety Sensitive: No

What your work environment would be:

You would perform your work in a standard office setting. Work may sometimes require travel between your primary work site and other sites.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

• We review your minimum qualifications.
• We rate your education and experience.
• We conduct a structured panel interview.
• We conduct a selection interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a thorough background check conducted by MTPD. All applicants background checks and fingerprints must be cleared by the Criminal Bureau of Apprehension to be a user of their CJIS system. Failure to be cleared by BCA will automatically nullify any job offer extended. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you may also need to have a thorough background check conducted by MTPD, depending on your current position. All applicants background checks and fingerprints must be cleared by the Criminal Bureau of Apprehension to be a user of their CJIS system. Failure to be cleared by BCA will automatically nullify any job offer extended. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.

We believe our employees are a key to our agencys success! In order to attract and retain high quality employees, the Council provides a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels. Some highlights about our benefits are listed below:

• Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund
• Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan
• Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%
• Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance

The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council. You will have access to free:

• Well@Work clinic
• bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year
• parking at many job locations
• fitness centers at many job locations
• Employee Assistance Program
• extensive health and wellness programs and resources

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Applicant Instructions: It is important that your application shows all relevant education and experience you possess. The supplemental questions listed below are to further evaluate your education and experience and to determine your eligibility for this position. Answer each question completely, and please do not type "see resume." Otherwise, your application will be considered incomplete, and you will not receive further consideration for this position. The experience you indicate in your responses should also be consistent with the Work History section of this application. If you attach a resume and/or cover letter to your application, it will be reviewed at the education and experience review step. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding my application and supplemental questions.

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How did you first hear about this job opening?

• CareerForce Center
• Community Event/Organization
• Employee Referral
• Facebook
• Glassdoor
• Indeed
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Metro Transit Bus Advertisement
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• Website: governmentjobs.com
• Website: metrocouncil.org
• Website: metrotransit.org
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If you selected Other, please describe where you first heard about this job. If you selected Employee Referral please enter the employees first and last name, ID number (if known), and job title. Type N/A if not applicable.

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Provide an example of a time when you successfully led or centralized administrative functions within a complex, multi-department organization.

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Detail your experience overseeing workforce development, performance management, succession planning, and comprehensive training programs. How do you measure the success of these programs, and how have they impacted retention or promotion within your agency?

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Describe a major project where you directed the development and implementation of operational technology. What was the technology, how did you manage the rollout, and what impact did it have on daily operations?

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Describe your experience presenting to and engaging with elected, appointed, and government officials. Provide a specific example of how you navigated a high-stakes or politically sensitive topic with these stakeholders.

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How have you actively supported a diverse workforce and guided teams through structural organizational change? Please provide a specific example of an organizational shift you led and how you managed employee morale and inclusion during the transition.

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Please provide specific examples of how you have demonstrated 1) honesty, 2) respect, and 3) service to others. These are the core values of the department and will be assessed throughout the hiring process.

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Describe your experience with police administration, public safety best practices, or transit/government agency operations. Please highlight any specific frameworks or operational models you have implemented to ensure compliance and efficiency.

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The Metropolitan Council recognizes that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and generative tools are increasingly used in application processes. While the Council permits the use of AI to assist in the preparation of application materials, all applicants must certify the following statement:

• I affirm that all information provided in my application including any uploaded documentation is true and accurate. I further affirm that I have personally reviewed, verified, and approved all content, including any content generated with the assistance of AI. I will provide all interview responses directly and in real-time without unauthorized assistance. I will not use AI avatars, external assistance in answering including computer-generated suggestions, or any recording and transcription tools during the interview process unless I have received prior approval from Human Resources for a disability-related reasonable accommodation.

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Employer Metropolitan Council

Address 390 Robert St. N.

St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101

Website https://metrocouncil.org