Threat Management Coordinator

Minnesota Judicial Branch•Saint Paul, MN

3d•$83,687 - $129,748•Hybrid

About The Position

The State Courts Administrator’s Office (SCAO) is seeking a Threat Management Coordinator. This role is part of the SCAO emergency management team and involves advanced professional work related to reported incidents and threat management for the Minnesota Judicial Branch. The primary responsibility is to develop, coordinate, and oversee a comprehensive threat management program. This program aims to identify, assess, mitigate, and respond to incidents and threats directed at judicial officers and court staff. The position requires collaboration with law enforcement, security partners, Appellate Courts, State Court Administration, District Courts, and district and local Court Administration offices. The role serves as a subject-matter expert in incident triage, behavioral threat assessment, protective intelligence, and risk mitigation, operating in accordance with federal and state laws and judicial branch policies. The position reports to the Deputy State Court Administrator with limited supervision and works in collaboration with the Branch’s Emergency Manager. Performance is reviewed through periodic conferences and reports based on achieved results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, psychology, behavioral science, homeland security, emergency management, or a closely related field.
Minimum of (5) five years of experience in law enforcement serving in an investigative role for a minimum of (3) three of those years.
Professional experience in one or more of the following areas: Threat assessment or threat management, Protective intelligence or security risk management, Behavioral analysis, workplace violence prevention, or protective services.
Knowledge of behavioral threat assessment principles and recognized models.
Ability to assess complex, sensitive situations and make sound, defensible recommendations.
Ability to communicate effectively with leadership, law enforcement, and non-technical audiences.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
Proficiency with standard computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
Demonstrated ability to follow detailed procedures and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in a related field.
Experience working with elected officials, judicial officers, or high-profile public figures.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain threat response procedures for incidents and threats against judicial officers and court staff, including intake of all reported incidents, triage, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring protocols.
Evaluate and assess all reported incidents including threats, suspicious behaviors, or concerning communications using recognized threat assessment methodologies.
Work in coordination with district and local court administration, local law enforcement, Sheriff’s Offices, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), Legal Counsel, and Human Resources to recommend risk mitigation strategies based on assessed threat levels.
Serve as liaison between the judicial officer or court victim and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, fusion centers, protective services organizations, and SCAO divisions to implement mitigation strategies.
Establish and update policies, procedures, guidelines and best practices related to incident reporting, tracking, threat assessment, information sharing, and case documentation.
Develop and maintain standardized tools, incident tracking systems, reporting templates and forms, and decision frameworks to promote consistency, information sharing, and process transparency.
Provide consultation and guidance to leadership, judicial officers, and court staff regarding incidents, threat-related concerns, and protective considerations.
Design and deliver training for judicial officers, court staff, and stakeholders on threat awareness, reporting protocols, and personal safety considerations.
Conduct after-action reviews and recommend program or procedural improvements.
Back up for other Threat Management Coordinators.