Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans. The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota. Job Summary This position exists to provide pilot services for the Department of Public Safety State Patrol Flight section helicopter pilot which provides helicopter and fixed wing support for public safety officials across Minnesota. Duties include all day and night flights in search and rescue operations, search and find operations, active patrol operations as well as transportation operations. Pilots are required to assure that operations are conducted with responsibility and accountability, including the highest degree of flight safety, efficiency, convenience, and professionalism. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Experience with the following: 2nd Class Airman\'s Medical License Rotorcraft Commercial Aircraft License Fixed Wing Commercial Aircraft License Fixed Wing Instrument Rating Vertical reference helicopter certification and experience Live-load short haul training and experience. Night vision goggle initial certification and a minimum of 100 hours of use. Preferred Qualifications Ability to demonstrate training and experience in the following areas: Ability to operate in high stress active law enforcement and emerging public safety environments. This includes (and is not limited to) making sound decisions in rapidly evolving scenarios, communicating visual scenes over the radio to ground personnel, directing and conveying tactical environments and decision to ground personnel, maintaining situational awareness and crew decision making communication within the aircraft. Use of a Wescam Mx-10 turret with visual and IR capability. Ability to communicate directions for response in active law enforcement and emergency response scenes. Ability to operate Technisonic 9100 multi-band airborne receiver. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work outside exposed to the weather elements (both cold and hot) on a regular basis. The employee will frequently fly an airplane and must be able to overpower the autopilot. The employee will walk on even and uneven/sloping ground, occasionally up to three miles per day. The employee will work in the airport environment walking on active ramps, taxiways, and runways during the day. The employee must rotate through various body positions (standing, twisting, bending, sitting, kneeling, squatting) while conducting aircraft preflight inspections. The employee must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment to protect the eyes, hearing, respiration, and visibility from injury. The employee must be able to pass a 2nd class flight physical. Information is communicated through writing, speaking, and using the telephone. The employee regularly works at a desk or counter, seated, and enters information into a computer and visually interprets information off a computer monitor. Additional Requirements This position requires successful completion of the following: It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components: Criminal History Reference Check Fingerprints (MNJIS/EDL) Proof of Citizenship Drug Screening Psychological Evaluation Application Details How to Apply Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at [redacted] or email [redacted]. For additional information about the application process, go to [redacted] If you have questions about the position, contact Marcia Reding at [redacted] or [redacted]. To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Marcia Reding at [redacted]. About Public Safety Dept The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a diverse, complex agency dedicated to serving communities across the state. DPS has 10 public facing and four support divisions with about 2,000 dedicated employees operating programs statewide that all have one goal: Building a safer Minnesota. Why Work for Us Diverse Workforce We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota. A recent engagement survey of [redacted] employees found: 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule Comprehensive Benefits Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include: Public pension plan Training and professional development Paid vacation and sick leave 11 paid holidays each year Paid parental leave Low-cost medical and dental coverage Prescription drug coverage Vision coverage Wellness programs and resources Employer paid life insurance Short-term and long-term disability Health care spending and savings accounts Dependent care spending account Tax-deferred compensation Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition reimbursement Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the [redacted].