Working Title: Criminal History Access Analyst
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Technical Specialist
Agency: Public Safety Dept
Job ID : 94681
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS 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 sarah.elliott@state.mn.us by 11:59 PM 06/11/2026
Date Posted : 06/05/2026
Closing Date : 06/18/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-AFSCME
Division/Unit : CJIS Crim Justice Info Sys / CRIMINAL HISTORY ACCESS UNIT
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $23.61 - $33.28 / hourly; $49,297 - $69,488 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME
Work Area : 1430 Maryland Ave E, St Paul, MN 55106
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.
The Criminal History Access Analyst position is responsible for maintaining and disseminating complete, accurate and timely adult and juvenile criminal history records for individuals in Minnesota. An individual's criminal history record is a core information service within the criminal justice system that the BCA is responsible for and is used for various critical criminal justice and non-criminal justice purposes both within Minnesota and nationally. For criminal justice purposes, the information is used to make key decisions regarding arrest, detention, release, sentencing, charging etc. For non-criminal justice purposes, the information is used to make key decisions regarding employment, licensing, housing, child welfare etc. This position serves as a subject matter expert in the area of criminal history information, background checks and/or biometrics and works with all facets of the criminal justice system to ensure that state and federal statutes, as well as other federal, state, and local rules and policies are applied appropriately to provide the most comprehensive picture of an individual's criminal history.
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
Two (2) years of experience analyzing data, interpreting technical material (such as legal documents, legislation and other technical documents), and explain complex procedures in easy to understand terms
Experience with the legal and criminal justice processes, terminology and Criminal History Records
Computer proficiency sufficient to utilize multiple systems simultaneously to access and verify data
Good written and oral communication skills
Good customer service skills and the ability to work with diverse groups of people and diverse working styles
Good problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively organize work
Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of state and federal statutes, rules, and policies related to adult and juvenile criminal history information and background checks
Experience reading, interpreting, and managing criminal history records
Knowledge of III, NLETS and NFF
Knowledge of the various components of the Minnesota Criminal Justice System and their functions
Bachelor's degree in criminal justice
At least two years of professional and/or para-professional experience
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and heavy volume of work
Physical Requirements
Requires occasionally moving and transporting 50-pound items and frequently moving and transporting objects such as heavy tools and heavy file boxes. This job may require positioning self to move to a significant degree across rough terrain 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
Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)
Credit check
Drug screen
SEMA4 records, personnel file and employment records (current and former state employees only)
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.
