North Metro Regional Public Safety Training Facility Manager

Salary: $95,786.08 - $127,260.64 Annually
Location : Maple Grove 55369, MN
Job Type: Full-time- Benefit Earning
Job Number: 2025-00049
Department: Police
Division: Professional Standards
Opening Date: 04/24/2025
Closing Date: 5/7/2025 11:59 PM Central

Job Summary
About Maple Grove, MN

Maple Grove is a forward-thinking, thriving community in the northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We are home to over 70,000 residents with a projected population of 90,000 by 2040 with 2,500 acres of undeveloped land. The City of Maple Grove is proud to employ over 250 benefit-earning employees, 500+ part-time, casual, temporary, seasonal employees, and 100 paid-on-call firefighters to staff our many departments. We provide public safety, public works, community and economic development, parks & recreation and many other important public services to a growing community.

The Position
Join our dynamic team in a pivotal role at our North Metro Regional Public Safety Training Facility. As the manager of this facility you'll oversee operations, manage budgets, and supervise staff to ensure a safe and effective training environment. We are seeking an individual with the ability to foster positive relationships with community partners, effectively lead staff, and promote facility usage and programming. If you are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate about public safety, we invite you to apply and make a difference in our community! The City of Maple Grove offers competitive salaries, outstanding medical and dental plans, sick and vacation time, and a state-operated pension plan for long-term success.
Tentative Hiring Timeline

*Subject to change*

Application window closes- May 7

First round interviews- Friday, May 23

Final round interviews- Tuesday, June 3

Tentative start date- July
Responsibilities
Facility Management and Compliance

• Oversees daily operations and maintenance of the facility, including lawn care, snow removal, and technical equipment upkeep.
• Conducts regular inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and identifies areas for improvement.
• Develops and maintains comprehensive safety programs and emergency protocols for facility operations and grounds.

Staff Supervision and Event Coordination

• Supervises part-time temporary Range Safety Officers, handling recruitment, training, and performance evaluations.
• Coordinates planning, scheduling, and staffing of events, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and all events run smoothly.
• Provides direct supervision during events to ensure compliance with safety protocols and participant satisfaction.

Marketing and Community Engagement

• Promotes and solicits the use of the facility by other agencies, training groups, and the community through outreach campaigns.
• Drafts marketing materials, including newsletters and promotional content, to enhance facility visibility and encourage participation.
• Engages with local organizations and the community to foster partnerships, increasing access and usage of the facility.

Budget and Financial Oversight

• Assists in preparing and monitoring the annual budget, encompassing both capital outlay and ongoing operating costs.
• Performs accounting activities, including processing payables, receivables, and tracking financial discrepancies.
• Analyzes budget performance and prepares financial reports for review by the division commander and advisory board.

Policy Development and Communication

• Creates, implements, and enforces policies and procedures governing facility operations, ensuring they are clear and accessible.
• Provides information and support to stakeholders, joint powers members, and the public, through various communication channels.
• Facilitates meetings and discussions to gather feedback and input from diverse audiences, promoting an inclusive environment.

Knowledge of:

• Familiarity with effective training methodologies and practices in public safety contexts.
• Understanding of the daily functions and logistics involved in managing a range facility.
• Knowledge of relevant governmental frameworks that guide operations and compliance.
• Awareness of the legal standards and regulations affecting facility operations and public safety training.
• Understanding the principles that guide effective supervision, training, and the evaluation of staff performance.

Ability to:

• Accurately interpret and apply applicable laws, ordinances, and departmental rules and regulations.
• Convey information clearly and concisely in both oral and written forms.
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and the public.
• Take initiative, work independently, and lead staff in achieving facility goals through motivation.
• Maintain high standards of conduct, including confidentiality and adherence to privacy requirements.
• Proficient in using the equipment necessary for performing job duties effectively.
• Utilize standard office software to manipulate data, draft reports, and maintain records efficiently.
• Engage with law enforcement, education, community organizations, and the public for promoting facility usage and collaborative opportunities.
• Accurately observe situations and operating assigned equipment, with keen perception abilities.
• Use good judgment, demonstrating intellectual capabilities while making decisions under pressure.

Qualifications
An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.

Need to have:

• Associates degree in criminal justice, public safety administration, business management, or related field
• Unrestricted Minnesota driver's license or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire
• Three years of experience in public or private administration, or public safety training
• Two years of direct supervisory experience

Nice to have:

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public safety administration, business management, or related field
• Experience with Facility Management Systems and computerized firearms training
• Experience in handling accounts payable and accounts receivable preparation and execution

Supplemental Information
Pre-employment requirements:

This position will be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation & medical screening. Additional pre-employment requirements may apply.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions:

Office and Gun Range environment; exposure to noise, working closely with others, frequent interruptions. Requires an annual blood test to determine lead levels.

Physical Conditions:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time; general manual dexterity; adequate hearing, vision and speech; ability to operate assigned equipment and vehicle.
The City of Maple Grove offers its employees a competitive total rewards package. For details, please visit the
01

Do you have or have the ability to obtain a valid, unrestricted Minnesota driver's license?

• Yes
• No

02

Please indicate your highest level of education related to this position (i.e. criminal justice, public safety administration, business management, or related field).

• None
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some college or coursework
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

03

Please select your years of experience in public administration, private administration, or public safety training.

• None
• Less than one year
• One year to less than two years
• Two years to less than three years
• Three years to less than four years
• Four years to less than five years
• Five or more years

04

Please select your number of years of direct supervisory experience.

• None
• Less than one year
• One year to less than two years
• Two years to less than three years
• Three years to less than four years
• Four years to less than five years
• Five or more years

05

Do you have previous experience with any of the following?

• Facility Management Systems
• Firearms training
• General accounting- monitoring and processing payables and receivables
• Annual budget preparation and management
• General maintenance and daily facility operations
• Meeting agenda preparation
• Presenting to community, boards, or stakeholders
• Promotion, marketing, and solicitating
• Program administration/management
• Policy management and enforcement
• Contract negotiation & management (vendors)
• Safety compliance
• Business management
• Website management
• Preparing marketing materials, newsletters, reports, correspondence, and requests for proposals
• Law enforcement experience or training
• None of the above

06

Please indicate any languages from the list below that you can speak at a conversational level or higher.

• American Sign Language
• Hmong
• Russian
• Spanish
• Vietnamese
• None of the above

Required Question