Senior Special Agent - Special Agent Senior

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* Working Title:

Senior Special Agent*
* ** Job Class:
Special Agent Senior*
* ** Agency:
Public Safety Dept*
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** Job ** : 94989

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** 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  janel.lane.us   by 11:59 PM 06/25/2026.

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** Date Posted** : 06/19/2026

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** Closing Date** : 07/09/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-LEA

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** Division/Unit** :
Gambling Enforcement / Alcohol&Gambling Enf Dir Staff

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift
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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday
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** Travel Required** :
Yes - up to 50%

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** Salary Range:**  $47.21 - $64.58 / hourly; $98,574 - $134,843 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 201 - MN Law Enforcement Assn/Law Enf

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** 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 will lead and support a statewide alcohol enforcement program through the Office of Traffic Safety grant. The position supports traffic safety by conducting and coordinating alcohol-related investigations, underage alcohol compliance checks, over service complaint investigations, alcohol-related crash follow-up, licensee education, partner coordination, and grant reporting.

* This position requires some 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*
* An associate's degree from an accredited institution with four (4) years full-time experience as a licensed peace officer conducting felony level criminal investigations with a law enforcement agency

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- A four-year degree from an accredited institution, plus one (1) or more years of full-time experience as a licensed peace officer conducting felony level criminal investigations with a law enforcement agency

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- A four-year degree from an accredited institution, plus four (4) or more years as a licensed police officer, plus one (1) or more specialized skillset listed below:

+ Specialized Skillset:

+ Fluency in a foreign language

+ Degree or certification in accounting or other closely related field

+ Degree or certification in a technology related specialty or computer science

+ Demonstrated advanced computer skill

+ Juris Doctorate Degree

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+ Applicants must be currently licensed as a Peace Officer in the State of Minnesota or be eligible to be licensed as a Peace Officer

+ Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation, physical and psychological examination prior to hire

+ Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds

** Preferred Qualifications*
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Experience with alcohol enforcement, underage alcohol compliance checks, over service investigations, or licensed-premises compliance.

+ Grant reporting, and coordination with law enforcement partners.

+ Preferred experience may also include serving as a lead worker, field training officer, program lead, or case lead.

+ Bachelors or advanced degree with a major in accounting, finance, business, or similar.

+ Training and experience as a public speaker.

+ Ability to establish effective, collaborative working relationships and creditability among diverse and varied populations.

+ Experience working on a specialized taskforce.

** 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 history

+ Reference check

+ Fingerprinting check (EDL)

+ Credit check

+ Driver's license check

+ US citizenship check

+ Education Verification

+ Pre-employment Physical

+ Psychological Evaluation

+ Hearing

+ Vision

+ SEMA4 records,…