University of Minnesota Department of Central Security (DCS) is part of the Department of Public Safety. Our mission is to create and promote a safe and secure environment through proactive, impartial and innovative services.

Central Security designs, installs, maintains, and monitors security systems for all University of Minnesota campuses.

Our goals:

• People are safe
• People feel safe
• We provide services in a fair, impartial manner

We improve security on all campuses using both physical and electronic systems, allowing faculty, staff and students to focus on their work. We partner with departments to develop and implement security plans for both renovations and new construction, aligning technology with the needs of the University community.

CONTACT INFO

Central Security
335 University Office Plaza
2221 University Ave S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55414

Phone: 612-624-1750
Fax: 612-624-1753
E-Mail: (dcs@umn.edu)

ADMINISTRATION

Robert Janoski, Department Director
(janoski@umn.edu)
612-624-1730

Steve Jorgenson, Assistant Department Director
(stevej@umn.edu)
612-625-8953

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AND DIRECTOR’S COMMENDATION AWARDS

Cassie Williams was selected for the Department of Central Security Employee of the Year Award in 2007.  Nominated by her supervisor, Suannah Owens, Cassie provided exceptional support for our Access, Business, Locksmith, Monitoring, and Technical services units throughout the past year. 

Suannah Owens presented the Employee of the Year Award to Cassie Williams.

Gail Wagner was selected for the Department of Central Security Director’s Commendation Award in 2007.  Nominated by her supervisor, Brian McDonald, Gail received her award for fine efforts, above and beyond the call of duty, during campus bomb threat and severe weather emergencies.   

Brian McDonald presented the Director’s Commendation Award to Gail Wagner.

Ryan Mullaney was selected for the Department of Central Security Director’s Commendation Award in 2007.  Nominated by his supervisor, Steve Jorgenson, Ryan received his award for earning our highest customer satisfaction responses and ratings during the past year. 

Steve Jorgenson presented the Director’s Commendation Award to Ryan Mullaney.

This key/lock request is a secured form that can be used only by department access coordinators. If you are not one and need to request keys or other access services please contact your department access coordinator. The access request can be used to order controlled building keys, miscellaneous cabinet keys or to request a change of keying for a space.

Online Key Request

Find out how to report a crime, misconduct or suspicious activity by CLICKING HERE.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

The Department of Central Security frequently has positions available related to campus safety and security. DCS hires students, as well as part-time and full-time staff. Our desire for motivated people who want to make the University a comfortable environment for all students, staff and visitors is a cornerstone of our department.

DCS neither distributes nor receives application materials. If you are interested in working at Central Security, contact the University of Minnesota Office of Human Resources Job Center at 612-625-2000, or visit their office in Room 17 of the Donhowe Building. Application materials, complete job descriptions, minimum qualifications and salary ranges are listed for each vacant position on the OHR Employment Web site.