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

The DCS Employee of the Year Award was resented to Paul Stonestrom by Chief Greg Hestness.  Now in his third year as a Locksmith with the University of Minnesota, Paul earned outstanding customer service feedback throughout FY08.  He has taken the initiative to coordinate Fire Department Lock Box updates, ensuring that keys are readily available for emergency responders.  Paul’s fine efforts were also recognized by his co-workers, thanks to his positive attitude and excellent teamwork. 

Chief Greg Hestness with Paul Stonestrom

The DCS Departmental Commendation Award was presented to Aaron Joslin by Bob Janoski.  This award recognizes outstanding efforts in project coordination, incident response, and/or teamwork.  Aaron’s efforts to coordinate completion of a technical training manual for our Monitoring Center staff were impressive.  In creating a resource that will benefit our staff throughout the years to come, Aaron has demonstrated excellent stewardship.

Departmental Commendation Award was presented to Aaron Joslin

Our Sgt. James A. Verbrugge Distinguished Service Award was presented to Gail Wagner by the retired UMPD sergeant himself.  During the past eight years Gail Wagner has served thousands of customers, overseeing our CCURE access control system.  Gail’s fine efforts, always focused on improving our processes, have made DCS a better service provider.  Gail provides excellent service to our customers system-wide with a commitment to our University that is second to none.

Gail Wagner with family

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.