**Working Title: Investigative Analyst** **Job Class: Management Analyst 2** **Agency: Private Detective Board** + **Job ID** : 91784 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **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 sarah.elliott@state.mn.us by 11:59 PM 02/09/2026 + **Date Posted** : 02/04/2026 + **Closing Date** : 02/18/2026 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Private Detective Board / Private Detectives Bd-MAPE + **Division/Unit** : Private Detectives Bd / Private Detectives Bd Admn Svs + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $25.67 - $37.26 / hourly; $53,598 - $77,798 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **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 will be used to fill multiple vacancies.** This position is eligible to telework up to two (2) days per week and will be located in St. Paul, MN The Minnesota Board of Private Detective and Protective Agent Services (MNPDB) regulates private investigative and security professionals to ensure compliance with Minnesota statutes and administrative rules. This position serves as an investigative and analytical resource to the Board, supporting regulatory oversight, enforcement activities, and public protection. The incumbent responds to complaints and inquiries, conducts investigations, analyzes industry data, and ensures license holders and trainers meet statutory and regulatory requirements. The position works collaboratively with law enforcement, Board staff, and industry stakeholders and represents the Board in public and formal proceedings. **Key Responsibilities** + Conduct investigations and respond to complaints related to private investigative and security services. + Review, analyze, and respond to regulatory, enforcement, and licensing inquiries from licensees, applicants, law enforcement, Board staff, and the public. + Compile detailed investigative reports, findings, and recommendations for management and Board review. + Analyze data related to the private investigative and security industry to support enforcement and regulatory decisions. + Process license applications, renewals, training certifications, and related administrative functions. + Ensure compliance with Minnesota Statutes 326.32–326.339 and Administrative Rules 7506.0100–7506.2900. + Collaborate with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies as needed on regulatory and enforcement matters. + Provide statutory, regulatory, and policy guidance to local law enforcement regarding private security and investigative services. + Represent the Board by presenting information at public meetings, industry conferences, contested case hearings, and legislative hearings. 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. One (1) year of experience in law enforcement, auditing, or investigations. Associate level degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, or related field may substitute for 6 months of experience. 2. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and with public presentations. 3. Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities. 4. Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint. **Preferred Qualifications** 1. Three to five years' work experience conducting investigations or auditing. 2. Excellent time management and organizational skills. 3. Ideal candidate will have significant prior private security/investigations industry experience or prior law enforcement/investigative experience to address the nuances of identifying deception, following relevant leads, understanding and applying conflict/interpersonal dynamics balanced by the exactness of statutes or regulations and be willing to educate individuals on the nuances of regulations and training as may be needed. **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** A Criminal History Background check and reference checks will be completed on the prospective employee. Additional components to the background check for this position will include the following: 1.Criminal history check 2.Reference check 3.SEMA4 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 EMPLOYER Minnesota 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.