Job Details Working Title: MNJIS Director, Criminal History & Biometrics Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Agency: Public Safety Dept - Job ID: 97530
- Location: St. Paul
- Telework Eligible: Yes - This position is eligible to telework one (1) day per week.
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 10/24/2026
- Closing Date: 11/13/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-Managerial
- Division/Unit: CJIS Crim Justice Info Sys / Minnesota Just InformationSvcs
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $41.58 - $60.10 / hourly; $86,819 - $125,488 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrep
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes
Job Summary **This position is eligible to telework one (1) day per week.
The Director, Criminal History and Biometrics, provides management, strategic planning, and leadership for the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) Minnesota Justice Information Services (MNJIS) Criminal History and Biometrics business services programs. This includes the administration, direction, and supervision of the staff and activities of the BCA Criminal History and Biometrics business services programs, to include the state's criminal history and fingerprint repositories. With general administrative direction from the Deputy Superintendent of MNJIS, this position sets strategic direction and coordination for all areas within the Criminal History and Biometrics business services programs.
This position also plans and carries out organizational changes, manages grant-related activity and funding, represents the BCA Criminal History and Biometrics business programs and provides strategic leadership for criminal history and biometric business services that have statewide and national impacts. As a member of the MNJIS Management Team, this position participates in short-and-long-term planning, including strategic planning and budget development, and MNJIS culture activities. This position is responsible for analyzing and making recommendations on legislative initiatives.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications 1. Five (5) years* of criminal justice work experience with responsibility for (must include all):
- Management experience with responsibility for a unit, program, division or department
- Strategic planning/organizational development responsibilities
- Program management, policy development, and business improvement
- Experience interpreting, communicating, and applying complex state and federal laws to division/program level work
2. Experience coaching, mentoring, developing and/or leading staff while building relationships with a diverse client set.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate in a variety of formats to gather and relay information with tact and diplomacy.
4. Ability to analyze and evaluate problems and issues at a strategic level and provide creative problem-solving solutions.
5. Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.
*Bachelor's degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration, social sciences, or closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience; master's degree may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.
Preferred Qualifications - Four (4) years of supervisory experience
- Master's level or advanced degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration, or related degree from an accredited institution
- Experience interpreting, communicating, and applying state and federal laws related to criminal history, criminal history background checks, data practices, criminal justice processes and terminology related to reading, interpreting, and managing criminal history records
- Familiarity with legal and criminal justice processes and terminology related to reading, interpreting, and managing criminal history records
- Knowledge of and experience implementing FBI CJIS Security Policy requirements
- Experience with state and/or federal grant administration
- Skill in navigating local, state, and federal government systems, including policies and procedures
Physical Requirements Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file folders and small tools. May need to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time while carrying out job duties.
Additional Requirements It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which includes successful completion of the following background components:
- Criminal history
- Reference check
- Drug screen
- Fingerprinting check (MNJIS)
- SEMA4 records, personnel file and employment records (current and former State employees only)
Application Details How to Apply Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
Contact If you have questions about this position, contact Meagan Buchholz at meagan.buchholz@state.mn.us or 651-201-7294 .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Meagan Buchholz at meagan.buchholz@state.mn.us .
