MNJIS Trainer​/Auditor - State Prog Admin Senior

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* Working Title:

MNJIS Trainer/Auditor*
* ** Job Class:
State Program Administrator Senior*
* ** Agency:
Public Safety Dept*
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** Job ** : 97473

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes - This position is eligible to telework up to two (2) days per week after a successful probationary period.

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** 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  meagan.buchholz.us  by 11:59 PM 10/20/2026

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** Date Posted** : 10/14/2026

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** Closing Date** : 10/20/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MAPE

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** Division/Unit** : CJIS Crim Justice Info Sys / MNJIS TRAINING & AUDITING

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday / 8:00am - 4:30pm

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** Travel Required** :
Yes - Up to 25% of the time

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** Salary Range:**  $28.75 - $42.16 / hourly; $60,030 - $88,030 / annually

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** Job Class Option** : CJIS Trainer

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
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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.

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** This position is eligible to telework up to two (2) days per week after a successful probationary period
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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.

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).

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*
* 1) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of work experience in a criminal justice field

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Two (2) years of work experience in a criminal justice field

Work 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…