Criminal Justice Information Services Administrator ; Bureau Chief PCN

Criminal Justice Information Services Administrator 2 (Bureau Chief PCN 124611) in Anchorage, AK

Are you passionate about public safety and data management? If so, please consider joining the Division of Statewide Services in the Department of Public Safety! We are seeking a new Bureau Chief to lead the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Program. The Bureau Chief provides statewide leadership, vision, and strategic direction within the Division of Statewide Services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Oversight: Manage essential programs including the sex offender registry, criminal history repository, statewide licensing initiatives, and the department’s records management unit.
• Leadership: Mentor, support, and provide direction to our amazing team and represent Alaska on national boards and committees.
• Fiscal Management: Oversee contracts and federal grants to ensure financial stability and compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with partner agencies to promote and facilitate public safety data sharing initiatives.

Are you passionate about public safety and data management? If so, please consider joining the Division of Statewide Services in the Department of Public Safety! We are seeking a new Bureau Chief to lead the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Program. The Bureau Chief provides statewide leadership, vision, and strategic direction within the Division of Statewide Services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Oversight: Manage essential programs including the sex offender registry, criminal history repository, statewide licensing initiatives, and the department’s records management unit.
• Leadership: Mentor, support, and provide direction to our amazing team and represent Alaska on national boards and committees.
• Fiscal Management: Oversee contracts and federal grants to ensure financial stability and compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with partner agencies to promote and facilitate public safety data sharing initiatives.

OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE:

The Department of Public Safety’s mission is protecting life, property, and Alaska’s natural resources and providing critical support to communities across Alaska to ensure all Alaskans have access to public safety services. The Division of Statewide Services, one of seven divisions in the department, supports this mission by maintaining the integrity, security, and efficiency of Alaska’s criminal history record, fingerprint identification, and justice information systems supporting law enforcement and the broader criminal justice community.

By overseeing these essential systems, this high-impact leadership position advances public safety, ensures compliance with state and federal laws, and enables effective data sharing, policy development, and operational excellence in alignment with the department’s mission. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results, leveraging intellectual curiosity and a spirit of continuous improvement.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:

This position oversees multiple sections that provide statewide support through subordinate managers. In this position you will gain experience and further develop your career in these key areas:

• Statewide Impact:Help shape public safety policies and systems that directly support law enforcement, employers, licensing agencies, and public safety across Alaska.
• Professional Growth
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  Utilize and further develop your leadership, program management, and fiscal management skills by overseeing complex initiatives using data-driven decision making to enhance program effectiveness.
• Collaborative Environment
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  Work closely…