Dear Staff,
Dakota 911 is committed to providing quality employee benefits and is pleased to offer a web-based communication system that will provide direct access to Dakota 911 forms, policies, and other HR information.
If you have questions, contact Jen Hildebrandt at jhildebrandt@dakota911mn.gov or 651-322-8660.
Learning & Development
Many employment benefits offer learning & development opportunities. Dakota 911 encourages employees to take advantage of these opportunities as they are shared via email or on this page.
2024 Learning & Development Opportunities
The following seminars are available to employees on the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) website at www.hpeap.com
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January: Money and Emotion - Money Matters, Navigating Emotions for Financial Wellbeing (available 1/16/2024)
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February: Be an Influencer - Positive Impact, Become the Influencer (available 2/20/2024)
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March: Bonding with Pets - Best (Furry) Friends (available 3/19/2024)
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April: Food for Thought (available 4/16/2024)
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May: Emotional Health - Balancing Act, Strategies for Mental Health (available 5/21/2024)
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June: Feeling Fulfilled - Living Well 365, Igniting Motivation for a Fulfilling Life (available 6/18/2024)
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July: Teenager in the House - Parenting Adolescents, Understanding Gen Z in Your Home (available 07/16/2024)
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August: Recognition - Harnessing Positive Reinforcement for Success (available 08/20/2024)
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September: Getting Creative - Crafting Joy, Finding Fulfillment in Creative Pursuits (available 09/14/2024)
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October: Aging Parents - Renewed Connections (available 10/15/2024)
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November: Humor and Relationships - Laughter Helps (available 11/19/2024)
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December: Tools for Life - Toolbox Talks (available 12/17/2024)
New Hires
Welcome to Dakota 911. We look forward to providing you the tools necessary to be successful in your career choice.
New Hire Employment Information and Forms
The below links provide electronic access to new hire binder material.
If preferred, the forms in the new hire binder may be completed & submitted electronically.
Any forms that need to be personalized will be included in the new hire binder or emailed directly.
Due before Start Date:
- Signed employment offer
- Candidate acknowledgment
- Uniform Selections
- New Hire questionnaire & photo (optional)
Due on Start Date:
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I-9, also be prepared to provide proof of identification (valid passport, or valid DL & SS Card)
- Notices & Employee Handbook Acknowledgement
- Notices can be found on the "Notices & Directives" tab at the top of this page
- Employee Handbook can be found on the "Dakota 911 Resources" tab at the top of this page
- Union Card
- Current union contracts can be found on the "Dakota 911 Resources" tab at the top of this page
Due First Week:
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Electronic Disclosure Consent (desired, but optional)
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Photo & Video Authorization (desired, but optional)
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Fitness Center User Agreement (optional)
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Benefits Election (this is a personalized form that will be emailed to you on your start date)
Dakota 911 is proud to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package as briefly summarized in the annual enrollment guide. Employees share the costs of some benefits, and Dakota 911 provides other benefits at no cost. In addition, there are voluntary benefits (short-term disability, supplemental life and vision) with reasonable group rates that can be paid for through Dakota 911 payroll deductions. The 2024 Benefits Enrollment Guide recaps benefits options available to all full-time Dakota 911 employees. The following forms may also be required depending on your elections:
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- Evidence of Insurability Group #GVTL-ATL3 (only required if electing optional life insurance greater than the Guaranteed Issue)