District Receptionist - Office & Admin Specialist Int

*
* Working Title:

District Receptionist*
* ** Job Class:
Office and Administrative Specialist, Intermediate*
* ** Agency:
Public Safety Dept*
* +  
** Job ** : 95263

+  
** Location** :
Rochester

+  
** Telework Eligible** :
No

+  
** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

+  
** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

+  
** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid. Eligible bidders (permanent, classified employees in the same job classification) should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing  megan.lund.us   by 11:59 PM 07/08/2026.

+  
** Date Posted** : 07/02/2026

+  
** Closing Date** : 07/15/2026

+  
** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-AFSCME

+  
** Division/Unit** :
Rochester District 2100 / Rochester D2100 Clerical

+  
** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift / 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

+  
** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

+  
** Travel Required** :
No

+  
** Salary Range:**  $21.12 - $28.01 / hourly; $44,098 - $58,484 / annually

+  
** Classified Status** :
Classified

+  
** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 206 - Clerical/AFSCME

+  
** Work Area** : 2900 48th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901

+  
** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
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 position exists to provide report processing, receptionist services, secretarial and general clerical assistance to the Minnesota State Patrol, its employees, and the general public.

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*
* + Skill in data entry sufficient to receive and review source documents, compare documents to database information, and edit documents

+ Knowledge of communications sufficient to present clear and concise explanations of governing rules and regulations in a manner that is understandable

+ Knowledge of standard computer software programs for word processing, spreadsheets, and databases sufficient to create, modify, and protect files

+ Skill in typing/keyboarding, using Microsoft Word or equivalent software, sufficient to produce documents such as emails and other correspondence in an efficient and timely manner

+ Skill in customer service to respectfully engage with clients, coworkers and customers, when handling difficult or complex problems and resolving escalated complaints or disputes

** Preferred Qualifications*
* +

Experience with SWIFT (Statewide Integrated Financial Tool System), Employee Self-Service, CAD, data privacy rules, policies and procedures

+ Database management with strong organizational and time management skills

+ Data practices knowledge or experience

+ Experience using a multi-line telephone system

+ Experience providing administrative support in Law Enforcement

+ Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities

** Physical Requirements*
* Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials 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.

** 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, which includes the following…