The Saint Paul Police Human Resources Unit reports to the deputy chief of support services and administration.
Unit Functions:
• Maintain personnel files for both sworn and civilian employees.
• Maintain medical record files on every employee's injuries and special conditions.
• Provide cost analysis reports for special projects, task forces, and events.
• Release public data in personnel files when requested.
• Provide assistance in the functions of recruitment, classifications, wage determination, employee motivation and discipline.
• Review existing or propose new job specifications to ensure the sufficiency of cited job requirements and minimum qualifications.
• Maintain a management information system that identifies all permanent and temporary positions authorized by the department adopted budget. Publish a monthly report listing personnel assigned to each authorized position and any vacancies which exist. A position master file will be maintained by the human resources unit that reflects any additions, deletions or transfers occurring within the department.
• Coordinate the annual selection and recognition of the officer, detective and civilian employee of the year.
• Coordinate monthly commendation review board meetings.
• Liaison with City human resources.
• Process all new hires, promotions, transfers and separations.
• Assist employees with questions regarding leaves of absence, retirement, TASS, Employee Self Service, civil service rules, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Distribute performance evaluations.
• Track accommodations provided to employees as required by the American Disabilities Act.
• Issue ID and building access cards.
Revised August 17, 2017