Executive Director, Public Safety Regulatory Board

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 7,488,000 - 7,489,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays each year

Pension plan

Job summary

The State of Minnesota seeks an MNPDB Executive Director / Executive Assistant to lead the Minnesota Board of Private Detective and Protection Agent Services, overseeing daily operations, regulatory compliance, and staff management. This role reports to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Deputy Superintendent and requires strategic vision and public safety oversight.

Telework is allowed up to one day per week with supervisory approval; travel up to 15% may be required.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in program administration, policy planning, or public sector administration.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or working with regulatory boards, commissions, or executive leadership in governance or advisory capacity.
• Knowledge of Minnesota laws, statutes, and rules regarding the private detectives and protective agent industry.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills to represent the Board before Legislature, at conferences, by phone, and in person.
• Previous leadership experience, including managing staff priorities, organizational objectives, and budgets.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee license applications, renewals, corporate changes, training certifications, and penalties with thorough background checks.
• Act as primary spokesperson, maintain stakeholder relations, publish a monthly newsletter, and deliver educational presentations.
• Represent the Board in the legislature, provide testimony, draft rule/statute revisions, and prepare fiscal notes.
• Direct complaint and unlicensed activity investigations, prepare committee reports, and represent the Board in legal proceedings.
• Manage agency staff, conduct performance reviews, handle labor contracts, and oversee hiring and training.
• Coordinate mandatory government reports, maintain records systems, and facilitate monthly board meetings.
• Manage the annual budget, monitor expenses, oversee fee collections, and ensure financial compliance.
• Maintain digital record systems, enforce data retention policies, update the website, and oversee cybersecurity training.

Skills

Program administration

Policy planning

Public sector administration

Regulatory boards experience

Budget management

Leadership

Verbal and written communication

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Public Policy, or related field

Job description

The State of Minnesota seeks an MNPDB Executive Director / Executive Assistant to lead the Minnesota Board of Private Detective and Protection Agent Services, overseeing daily operations, regulatory compliance, and staff management. This role reports to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Deputy Superintendent and requires strategic vision and public safety oversight.

Telework is allowed up to one day per week with supervisory approval; travel up to 15% may be required.