Paul Schnell

Paul Schnell has had a diverse work experience in law enforcement and education. Paul currently serves as the Commissioner of Corrections for the State of Minnesota. Prior to this role, they were the Chief of Police for the City of Inver Grove Heights. Paul has also worked as an Adjunct Faculty at St. Catherine University, University of St. Thomas, and Metropolitan State University. Earlier in their career, they held leadership roles in various police departments, including Director of Public Safety/Police Chief for Maplewood Police Department and Chief Of Police for Hastings Police Department. Paul started their law enforcement career with the St Paul Police Department, where they served as an Officer, Sergeant, and Public Information Officer.

Paul Schnell obtained a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from the University of St. Thomas, with an unspecified start year and a completion in 1988. Later, from 1998 to 2002, they pursued their Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) from St. Catherine University. Additionally, Paul Schnell earned a Certificate in Law enforcement command & leadership from the Southern Police Institute - University of Louisville, although the specific timeframe for this certification is not provided.