1. law, govt and politics
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Chief of Police
at the University of Minnesota
www.umn.edu
Sharon G. Klumpp
Senior Vice President
Direct: 651-223-3053
Fax: 651-268-5053
Cell: 651-270-6856
[email protected]
University of Minnesota
Chief of Police
PRESENTING —THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Founded in 1851, the University of Minnesota is one of the most comprehensive public universities
in the world. It is a dynamic, complex organization that is both the state’s land-grant university and
its flagship research institution. Its campuses serve broad and diverse constituencies. The
University’s mission is to inspire students, pursue breakthrough discoveries, and share knowledge
with the state, country, and world.
With approximately 69,000 students and 18,000
employees, the University of Minnesota system
includes five campuses, located in Crookston,
Duluth, Morris, Rochester, and the Twin Cities, as
well as field stations and research and outreach
centers. The institution’s highest ranked programs
include aerospace engineering and mechanics,
chemical engineering, chemistry, child psychology,
civil engineering, ecology, evolution and behavior,
entomology, food science, Germanic studies,
kinesiology, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, natural resource science
and management, and psychology.
Of the University’s $3.7 billion annual operating budget, more that $600 million is from competitive
grants and other federal program funds, more than $800 million is from tuition and required fees,
and more that $550 million is from appropriations from the Minnesota Legislature. The University
ranked ninth among public research universities and 14th among all U.S. universities in the 2012
National Science Foundation Survey of Research and Development Expenditures. The system’s
annual economic impact on the state of Minnesota is $8.6 billion. Advocacy for the University’s
interests in the state legislative process, support for its efforts in competing for federal grant and
other funds, and coordination with national education institutions in encouraging support for
higher education and research are therefore important parts of the University’s efforts. On the
Twin Cities campus, the Biomedical Discovery District is nearing completion. Built with significant
state investment, these facilities are among the finest research and discovery labs anywhere and
support researchers tackling the world’s urgent medical challenges.
The world’s biggest problems don’t have just one solution. That’s why the U’s best minds put their
heads together - with 50 joint graduate degree programs and 200 collaborative institutes and
centers. Contributing to the U’s academic prestige are 20 Nobel Laureates, 86 Guggenheim
Fellows, and 2 MacArthur “Geniuses” on campus right now. The U counts 101 National Merit
Scholars in its current freshman class - the second most in the Big Ten. Graduates stay where the
business and entrepreneurial community thrives. With 20 Fortune 500 companies in the Twin Cities
alone, U alumni have founded more than 10,000 businesses in Minnesota. Creative thinkers from
the U were behind the first wearable cardiac pacemaker, GORE-TEX®, the retractable seat belt, and
Post-it® Notes. The U ranks sixth in the world for technology and transfer commercialization
according to the Milken Institute of Technology. Notable alums include agronomist Norman
Borlaug (who saved billions from starvation), former vice president Walter Mondale, satirist
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Garrison Keillor, Super Bowl championship coach Tony Dungy, and inventor and Medtronic, Inc.,
founder Earl Bakken.
The University of Minnesota named Eric W. Kaler its 16th president in 2011, and just recently
extended his contract to 2020. One of President Kaler’s top priorities is MnDRIVE - Minnesota’s
Discovery, Research and InnoVation Economy. By aligning areas of university strength with
opportunity and need, MnDRIVE fosters innovation, cultivates strategic business collaborations
that advance Minnesota’s economy, and enhances the university’s ability to produce breakthrough
research that addresses our state's and society’s greatest challenges. This initiative is critically
important to keep Minnesota and our research enterprise competitive in order to reach this shared
vision of future accomplishments.
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PRESENTING THE POSITION - CHIEF OF POLICE
The Chief of Police is responsible for providing high quality, comprehensive public safety services
for the University of Minnesota. This position reports to the Vice President for University Services
and leads the University of Minnesota Police Department (UMPD) on the Twin Cities campus and
the system-wide Public Safety Emergency Communications Center (PSECC).
The Chief of Police is charged with developing and supporting an environment in which University
community members can safely achieve their educational, research, and employment goals free of
fear and concern for their personal safety and well-being.
The successful candidate for this position must be
committed philosophically and operationally to delivering
quality, efficient service in a highly collaborative
environment, with a passion for community engagement
and student success.
The UMPD is a fully sworn and Minnesota- POST certified, 24/7 police agency. The Chief is required
to respond to immediate and short-term concerns while developing long-range public safety
strategies to protect individual rights, preserve the peace, prevent and suppress crime, protect life,
property, and campus assets, identify and apprehend criminal offenders, enforce the law, and play
a critical role in the University's emergency and special events preparedness and response.
Police Department
The University of Minnesota Police Department (UMPD) is a sworn and licensed agency that has
been serving the University of Minnesota’s Twin Cities campus community for over 70 years. The
department provides a full range of police services including law and ordinance enforcement,
investigations, crime prevention and education, emergency communications center including CCTV
and alarm monitoring and electronic access services, student monitor and escort services, and
parking enforcement. The UMPD maintains strong partnerships within the campus community,
adjacent communities and with local public safety professionals and entities in order to maximize
the safety of the community.
Patrol Division
The patrol division, led by a Lieutenant serving as
Division Commander, is made up of six sergeants
and approximately 22 officers. The officers patrol
campus in squads or on foot. During moderate
climate patrol duties also include the use of bikes
and motorcycles. Patrol officers respond to
crimes in progress, traffic accidents, reports of
suspicious activity, and requests for assistance.
Patrol officers conduct initial investigations of most crimes reported on campus and are often the
first point of contact that the campus community has with the University Police.
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Bicycle Patrol
Bicycle patrol is effective on campus due to the high volume of vehicle, bicycle and
pedestrian traffic. Bicycle officers are able to efficiently move through central campus
during peak foot, car, and bike traffic periods. The UMPD’s Bike patrols also provide greater
opportunity for personal connection with students and staff resulting in strong community
relationships and opportunities to proactively resolve issues.
Motorcycle Unit
The Motorcycle unit consists of six trained officers.
Motorcycles are used during moderate climate and have
become a valuable asset for traffic escorts and
emergency response during peak traffic times. The
UMPD motorcycle officers train with the St. Paul Police
Department’s Motorcycle Unit.
Canine Unit
The Canine Unit currently has three officers with canine partners. The Canine Unit assists
officers and the University community in public relations and crime prevention. Our canine
officers and handlers are certified in bomb detection and patrol assistance.
Security Monitor Unit
The Security Monitor Program, a non-sworn unit within the UMPD, offers free walking and
biking security escorts to and from campus locations and nearby adjacent neighborhoods
for all students, staff, faculty and visitors. The Unit is led by a Manager and two Supervisors
and staffed by approximately 150 student employees who are extensively trained, prepared
and equipped to serve in this Security Monitor capacity.
Investigations and Outreach Division
The Investigation and Outreach division of the police department consists of the Community
Investigator Division (CID) and the Coordinated Response Team (CRT). It is led by a Lieutenant
serving as Division Commander.
Community Investigator Division
The Community Investigator Division (CID), consisting of a sergeant and four officers, is
responsible for investigating crimes that occur on property owned, leased, or operated by
the University of Minnesota. The Officers in this unit also function as crime prevention
officers for their assigned geographical areas. The CID officers maintain strong relationships
with faculty, staff, and students in their assigned areas in order to increase communication
with the UMPD on issues related to crime and safety. This unit also provides crime
prevention and safety presentations to the University Community.
Coordinated Response Team
The Coordinated Response Team (CRT), comprised of a sergeant and three officers, is
responsible for deploying “start to finish” strategies meant to enhance the efforts of the
police department and the community by means of innovative, crime prevention initiatives,
and coordinated response and deployment to identified crime trends. The CRT Division is
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also responsible for fulfilling outreach programming such as National Night Out and other
community events.
Support Services
The Support Services Division is responsible for training, records and statistics, the property room,
and special event scheduling and hiring. The division is led by a Lieutenant serving as Division
Commander.
Records
The records department consists of three non-sworn
employees responsible for the management of all UMPD
records.
Special Event Scheduling and Hiring
This division consists of two scheduling sergeants and is
responsible for coordinating and staffing police officers
for special events. UMPD Police Officers are used for functions and events on the University
of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus. Large scale events, such as football games and concerts
at TCF stadium, require the UMPD to hire and schedule approximately 170 part- time licensed
officers.
Public Safety Emergency Communication Center
This non-sworn unit is led by a Manager and two supervisors and staffed by 11 Dispatchers and 9
Operators. The functions carried out in this unit include:
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24-hour video surveillance and recording
911 Emergency Services
Intrusion Alarm Monitoring
Stentofon monitoring and response (push button alarms located in
parking facilities allowing for two way communications).
Electronic Card Access System Monitoring
Electronic Access Database Management
Security Monitor Program Dispatching
Jurisdiction
The University of Minnesota Police Department (UMPD) is responsible for policing and
investigating crimes that occur on property owned, leased or operated by the University of
Minnesota on the Twin Cities Campus. This property consists of academic buildings, administrative
buildings, residence halls, athletic facilities, parking facilities and property surrounding the facilities.
The University also owns and maintains several roadways that run through campus.
The neighborhoods and business districts surrounding the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
campus fall under the jurisdiction of the Minneapolis Police Department, St. Paul Police Department
and St. Anthony Police Department. However, UMPD has a stake in keeping the greater campus
community safe as this is where some of our students live, work, shop and recreate. UMPD officers
spend a significant amount of time assisting our neighboring jurisdictions patrolling and responding
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to calls for service, particularly the Minneapolis Police Department. On average 30% of all 911
incidents are to events in the immediate surrounding community.
The primary responsibilities of the role:
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Directs the development of UMPD and PSECC’s strategic plans,
goals, and objectives to align with the University’s vision for a
safe and secure campus. Manages a consolidated program
operating budget of approximately $14 million dollars and
leadership responsibility of approximately 80 full-time staff
(including 50 full-time police officers), 170 part-time police
officers, and approximately 150 student employees.
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Leads the integration of the community and the police, emphasizing community-orientated
policing for all UMPD personnel. Works in partnership with the University community to sustain
a customer-focused service environment. Provides a full range of comprehensive policing
services, including: crime prevention; patrol and all functions related to the protection of life
and property and the preservation of peace; emergency first response; criminal investigation;
campus parking and traffic enforcement; pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular traffic safety and
control; education and training; and special events.
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In addition to the sworn staff, oversees the management/monitoring of the digitally monitored
and recorded surveillance video and alarms, the 911 Public Safety answering point, the
electronic card access to buildings throughout the University system, and the Security Monitor
Program.
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Demonstrates a personal commitment within the UMPD to the welfare of the community;
maintains high and effective professional, legal and ethical standards, personally and for the
organization.
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Creates and maintains a positive and engaging work environment. Provides assignments,
training, and development opportunities for employees to maximize professional growth and
keeps the department prepared and up-to-date on best practice policing methodologies and
tactics. Engages with a diverse university community and staff and appropriately applies equal
opportunities in the recruiting, retention, promotion, and training of employees.
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Leads the collaboration and integration with other public safety agencies to maximize public
safety in the community. Maintains ongoing relationships on and off campus with other public
safety assets to either give or quickly receive support.
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Maintains awareness of campus and multi-jurisdictional public safety challenges (crime, traffic,
major events) and anticipates and assures threats are quickly identified, high readiness is
maintained, and resources and coordination are in place to provide proactive or reactive
services as required.
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Represents the UMPD within the University and in the context of public partnering
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opportunities. Serves as a public voice for the UMPD and the University in the community and
with the media. Ensures messages coming from UMPD are coordinated and consistent.
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Provides reports, presentations, and updates to the Board of Regents, University
administration, faculty senate committees, student government, state legislature, local
government, parents, student groups, classes, community groups, and others as requested.
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Serves as the “life safety” official on event days at TCF Bank Stadium.
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Works closely with the Minneapolis Police Department to maximize safety of students living,
working, or socializing in Minneapolis campus neighborhoods and works to ensure that off
campus student conduct does not reflect negatively on the University.
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Serves as a member of the University Services Leadership Team. Contributes to the overall
strategic direction of University Services and advises on University-wide strategy as necessary.
Leads the formulation and execution of the Police Department’s strategic work plan in
coordination with other University Services units.
Minimum Qualifications
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A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Peace Officer by the MN Peace Officers Standards and
Training (POST) board
US Citizenship
Valid Driver’s License
At least 10 years of leadership experience within a Police Department of which 6 years must
have been at an upper management level.
Demonstrated experience recruiting and directing a diverse staff of law enforcement personnel
and a proven ability to effectively police a diverse community.
Must pass a rigorous police back grounding process that includes a personnel, employment,
criminal, psychological and physical examination.
Preferred Qualifications
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A demonstrated understanding of the unique nature of policing within a higher education
institution.
Demonstrated expert knowledge, interpretation and application of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure
of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
Advanced Law Enforcement Training in leadership from reputable organization, i.e. FBI
Academy
A relevant master’s degree.
Experience overseeing Police Operations for Large Scale Special Events, dignitary visits and
demonstrations.
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
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Personal integrity, demonstrated leadership, and a commitment to student success.
An excellent and highly respected leader who is customer-oriented, decisive, and resultsfocused.
Proven strategic management skills with demonstrated experience formulating, leading, and
implementing successful strategic initiatives.
Excellent relationship building, collaboration, and communication skills, both written and
verbally, with the ability to take a position while taking into account, and being respectful to,
multiple, diverse perspectives.
Experience in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with diverse populations and
functions both within and outside an organization.
A management style that entrusts decision-making into the organization with minimal
intervention. Possesses both the wisdom and the political savvy to determine which initiatives
are important enough to champion and which ones to relinquish.
Ability to maintain a personal fitness level that is demanded of police who must carry out duties
in extreme or dangerous environmental conditions.
Detailed knowledge of Federal and Minnesota state statutory codes, case law, civil law and
procedures, and regulations and standards that govern the operation of Minnesota law
enforcement agencies, as well as Federal regulations that govern campus safety.
Demonstrated ability to work closely with local and state police agencies and government
entities.
Work Environment
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The majority of the work is in an office setting; however the incumbent will be required to move
throughout campus on foot or in a vehicle to ensure public safety requirements are met.
The incumbent will be required to work outside and under hazardous conditions and must be
able to perform standard policing duties.
The Chief position typically works during normal business hours; however, will also be required
to work during evenings, nights, and weekends, including being on on-call rotations.
University Services Leadership Competencies
The University Services organization has adopted the following leadership competencies to be
considered in each hire for a leadership role:
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leads strategically
lives the organization’s values of excellence, integrity, accountability, and stewardship
delivers results
understands self
models maturity and professionalism
works collaboratively
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inspires commitment
innovates
The Compensation Package
The compensation package is competitive and attractive, including participation in the University of
Minnesota’s comprehensive benefits plan. The University benefits website provides detailed
information on the following benefits: http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/benefits/index.html.
Benefits Summary
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Basic Life Insurance (115% of base salary to a maximum of $200,000)
Medical Leave (up to 3 months at 100% of salary)
Vacation (22 days annually for 12 month appointments)
Academic Disability (generally, 66 2/3% of pay to a maximum of $14,444/month)
Unemployment Insurance
Shared Cost
- Faculty Retirement Plan (5.5% Employee share/10% University share for new employees)
- Medical Coverage (Choice of 5 plans – University subsidizes 87% of Employee-only cost
and 80.5% of Dependent cost of the Base Plan)
- Pharmacy Benefits – included in medical plan cost
- Wellness Plan – included in medical plan cost
- Dental Coverage (Choice of 5 plans – University subsidizes 88% of Employee-only cost
and 52% of Dependent cost of the Base Plan)
- Regents Scholarship tuition benefits (Advanced degrees – 25% Employee/75% University)
- Social Security (6.2% Employee/6.2% University on a maximum of $118,500 in 2015)
- Medicare (1.45% Employee/1.45% University, no compensation maximum)
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Optional Retirement Plan (pre-tax 403(b) plan)
Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (pre-tax plan)
Flexible Spending Accounts (pre-tax, both healthcare and dependent care)
Optional Life Insurance (after-tax for self, spouse, and/or child/children)
Short-term Disability Coverage (after-tax, maximum of 66 2/3% of monthly salary or
$5,000)
- Long-term Care Coverage (after-tax for self, spouse)
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PRESENTING THE TWIN CITIES OF MINNEAPOLIS AND ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA
Minnesota is the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” and a perfect blend between small town and a major thriving
cosmopolitan hub. The outdoors is a major attraction; the Twin Cities offers more than 250 parks, and miles
of biking and walking trails.
The Twin Cities have hosted the World Series, Super Bowl, NCAA Basketball
Finals, the USGA U. S. Open, the PGA Championship, and the Special
Olympics. In 2014, Target Field was the setting for baseball's All-Star Game,
and in 2018 the Super Bowl will be played in a newly built stadium.
The Twin Cities are home to many professional sports teams: the Twins,
Vikings, Wild, Timberwolves, Minnesota Lynx, Minnesota United FC (soccer),
and Minnesota Swarm (lacrosse).
Of course, the University of Minnesota itself provides plenty
of athletic entertainment as well. TCF Bank stadium brought
football back outdoors and back to the campus, and the
team has qualified for bowl games the past several years.
The women's basketball team was selected to play in the
NCAA tournament, and the men's basketball team won the
NIT tournament in coach Richard Pitino's first year. The
women’s hockey team narrowly missed a WCHA “threepeat” in 2014 and the men’s hockey team was the #1 overall
seed for the NCAA tournament. The volleyball team and
wrestling squad are consistently ranked among the top ten
in their respective sports.
The Twin Cities have more to offer than participatory and spectator sporting
events. There are countless arts and culture offerings here. The Grammy Awardwinning Minnesota Orchestra has a reputation as one of the top orchestras in
the world. Since the early 1960s, the Guthrie Theatre has staged A-plus shows
from the classical to the contemporary. There are over 30 theatre venues, 10
dance companies, and 30 classical music groups in the cities of Minneapolis and
Saint Paul alone. Our community has the most theater seats per-capita outside
of New York.
For the museumgoer, there are over 60 museums in the Twin Cities. The
Science Museum of Minnesota and the Minnesota Children's Museum (both
in Saint Paul) are highly interactive learning and fun experiences for the
entire family. The Minneapolis Institute of Arts has a collection of over
100,000 pieces. The Walker Art Center has been called "possibly the best
contemporary art museum in the U. S." by Newsweek, and has over 11,000
pieces. Not to be outdone, the University of Minnesota's Weisman Art
Museum is also a contemporary art destination, and the Frank Gehrydesigned building is a work of art itself.
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Beyond the outdoor, sports, entertainment, and culture, perhaps
the biggest attraction for the Twin Cities is the lifestyle. Forbes
hailed Minneapolis and Saint Paul as the nation's healthiest cities.
USA Today named Saint Paul as North America's "Most Romantic
City." The Twin Cities offer award-winning restaurants (several
chefs have been regional James Beard Award winners). In addition
to the popular Mall of America, there are plenty of unique shopping
districts in both cities (including the Dinkytown neighborhood next
to the University's Minneapolis campus), and in the suburbs.
According to 24/7 Wall Street News, Minnesota’s school districts rank 6th
in the nation. The Business Journal ranks seven Twin Cities high schools
amongst the best 500 in the nation (Edina, Mahtomedi, St. Louis Park,
Eastview, Central in Saint Paul, and Minnetonka).
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Direct inquiries to:
Sharon G. Klumpp
Senior Vice President
Direct: 651-223-3053
Direct Fax: 651-268-5053
Cell: 651-270-6856
[email protected]
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