Working Title: MNJIS Trainer/Auditor - State Prog Admin Senior
Job Class: State Program Administrator Senior
Agency: Public Safety Dept
Job ID : 92425
Location : Bemidji
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers and Department of Public Safety employees eligible to bid. Eligible bidders (permanent, classified employees in the same job classification) should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing madison.markgraf@state.mn.us by 11:59 PM 03/04/2026.
Date Posted : 02/26/2026
Closing Date : 03/11/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MAPE
Division/Unit : CJIS Crim Justice Info Sys / MNJIS TRAINING & AUDITING
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time
Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually
Job Class Option : CJIS Trainer
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
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.
Shape the future of criminal justice excellence: join our team as a Trainer/Auditor and make an impact! Being a Trainer/Auditor offers a unique combination of roles that can be both rewarding and impactful. Educating others builds a more skilled and knowledgeable criminal justice partner while ensuring the organization's processes are complete, effective, and compliant.
This position works out of the BCA's Bemidji Regional Office. The Trainer/Auditor position performs analysis of training needs, the development and delivery of technical information systems training related to the Minnesota Justice Information Systems (MNJIS) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) on a statewide basis to criminal justice agencies and community stakeholders, conducts MNJIS and NCIC compliance audits of criminal justice and non-criminal justice agencies as required by state statute, rule and/or policies to assure that the criminal justice and non-criminal justice agencies are utilizing federal and state criminal justice information systems appropriately, and to perform other related activities. The position reviews and revises training materials and audit procedures to meet evolving Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and MNJIS standards for appropriate use of the MNJIS and NCIC systems. The position will act as a mentor to intermediate staff with classroom training and audits to ensure compliance with FBI and BCA policy, State and Federal regulations, agency agreements and state and federal law related to use and access of NCIC Hot Files, BCA MNJIS Hot Files, Interstate Identifications Index (III), BCA Criminal History System (CHS), Law Enforcement Incident Search (LEIS), National Data Exchange (N-DEx) and other data sources accessed through the Law Enforcement Message Switch (LEMS).
This position is eligible to telework up to two days per week at supervisory discretion.
The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of work experience in a criminal justice field
OR
Two (2) years of work experience in a criminal justice field
Experience must include the following:
Use of NCIC and MNJIS Hot Files, and Interstate Identification Index
Conducting training for adult learners in criminal justice agencies
Proficient skills and experience with Microsoft Office and presentation software
Working knowledge of criminal justice partner interrelationships
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to effectively facilitate classroom curriculum with active learning methods and engage students.
Ability to effectively speak in a variety of public settings.
Ability to perform as a collaborative team member on projects, prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
More than three (3) years of experience working in a criminal justice agency.
CJDN Operator certification.
Ability to read and comprehend public administration texts, federal rules, state statues, manuals, and other documents and correspondence to sufficiently interpret, revise, and draft comprehensive reports, procedures, correspondence and training communicating complex information in easy to understand terms.
Ability to adapt to organizational and program changes, constructively work under pressure, and effectively cope with ambiguity and setbacks.
Physical Requirements
Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components:
Criminal history
Reference check
SEMA4 records, personnel file and employment records (current and former State employees only)
Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)
Driver's license
Education verification
Drug screen
The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.
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.
