**Working Special Agent Senior****Job Class: Special Agent Senior****Agency: Public Safety Dept**+ **Job ID** : 95164+ **Location** : Various+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers+ **Date Posted** : 07/01/2026+ **Closing Date** : 07/28/2026+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-LEA+ **Division/Unit** : Criminal App Investigations / Various+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Not Applicable Shift+ **Days of Work** : Monday – Friday+ **Travel Required** : Yes – Up to 50% of the time+ **Salary Range:** $47.21 – $64.58 / hourly; $98,574 – $134,843 / annually+ **Classified Status** : Classified+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 201 – MN Law Enforcement Assn/Law Enf+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes**The work you’ll do is more than just a job.**At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies located in either St. Paul or Mankato. This position is eligible to telework up to two days per week with supervisory approval.This position will lead, manage, coordinate and conduct the State’s most complex, sensitive cases involving Law Enforcement Use of Force cases and Law Enforcement Sexual Assault cases. These cases often become national and international in nature. This position will help coordinate media surrounding in these investigations and will have to be familiar with over 500 different law enforcement agencies policies & procedures, as well as the investigative policies from 87 different County Attorney’s and the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office.These positions will also be required to be on-call and respond outside of the normal business hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.**Minimum Qualifications**1.) A two-year degree from an accredited institution with six (6) or more years full-time experience as a licensed peace officer conducting felony level criminal investigations with a law enforcement agency-OR-A four-year degree from an accredited institution with two (2) or more years full-time experience as a licensed peace officer conducting felony level criminal investigations with a law enforcement agency-OR-A four-year degree from an accredited institution, plus five (5) or more years as a licensed police officer, plus one (1) or more specialized skillset listed below:Specialized Skillset:Fluency in a foreign languageDegree or certification in accounting or other closely related field.Degree or certification in a technology related specialty or computer science.Demonstrated advanced computer skill, including, but not limited to a degree in computer forensics, or one of the following certifications: EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE), Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE), Global Information Assurance Certification Forensic Examiner (GCFE)Juris Doctorate DegreeAND2.) Applicants must be currently licensed as a Peace Officer in the State of Minnesota or be eligible to be licensed as a Peace Officer.3.) Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation, physical and psychological examination prior to hire.4.) Must reside within 35 miles of the assigned post.5.) Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.**Preferred Qualifications**1.) Previous experience working homicide, narcotics, police use of deadly force or sexual assault investigations.2.) Previous experience working with diverse populations.3.) Previous experience with community engagement activities.**Physical Requirements**Requires occasionally moving and transporting 50-pound items and frequently moving and transporting objects such as heavy tools and heavy file boxes. This job may require positioning self to move to a significant degree across rough terrain or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.**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:Criminal historyReference checkFingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)Credit CheckDriver’s license checkEducation VerificationPsychological TestingHearing/Vision/Physical TestDrug + Cannabis ScreenSEMA4 records, personnel file and employment records (current and former State employees only)The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . 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