Working Title: Local Agency Security Officer
Job Class: State Program Administrator Senior
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 89266
Location : St. Paul
Telework E ligible : Yes #LI-Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 10/02/2025
Closing Date : 10/08/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Department of Corrections (DOC)
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at the Department of Corrections (DOC). The MNIT DOC team runs many unique applications that manage the information and security of the department, supporting 4,500 employees across 10 prisons and 50 field offices located throughout the state.
As the Local Agency Security Officer (LASO) for Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) and the Department of Corrections (DOC), you will be responsible for administering and monitoring security compliance programs to ensure that the DOC, Ombuds for Corrections (OBFC), Clemency Review Commission (CRC), and Cannabis Expungement Board (CEB) meet all applicable FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy and Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) requirements.
In this role, you will function as the primary liaison between agency leadership and the BCA for CJIS compliance, advising staff on policy interpretation, reviewing and approving security training and access requirements, and monitoring program activities to ensure ongoing compliance. The incumbent executes and documents compliance procedures, evaluates security operations, and recommends corrective actions or policy adjustments to agency leadership.
As the LASO, you will also provide technical assistance and training to DOC, OBFC, CRC, and CEB personnel, communicating regulatory changes and program requirements, and coordinating incident reporting and audit preparation to ensure that public resources and criminal justice data are safeguarded in accordance with law and policy.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 1450 Energy Park Dr, St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location. Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements **.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips here. (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) :**
This position requires a minimum of two (2) years experience in information security, with a focus on compliance with CJIS or other related security standards.
Experience must include:
Information security operations, including access control, identity management, vulnerability management, and incident response.
Program administration practices, to review, analyze, and document compliance with security requirements and recommend corrective action.
Developing and presenting security requirements (e.g., policy documents, audit reports, or training materials), providing training and presenting compliance requirements (e.g., presentations or staff training), and advise agency leadership and external stakeholders.
Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties.
Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate security requirements in writing (e.g., policy documents, audit reports, or training materials) or verbally (e.g., presentations or staff training), that facilitates a mutual understanding on both parties.
Experience with State and federal criminal justice security requirements (e.g., FBI CJIS Security Policy, BCA CJDN standards) sufficient to interpret and apply them to agency program operations.
Professional security certification such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, or equivalent.
Experience coordinating with law enforcement, auditors, or multi-agency partners on security compliance or information-sharing initiatives
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
Criminal History Check
Reference Check
Social Security and Address Verification
Education Verification
CJIS Background Check
DOC Background Check
Other legally required checks
Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States .
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
