Working Title: Criminal History Analyst
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Technical Specialist
Agency: Public Safety Dept

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 04/08/2023
• Closing Date: 04/21/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: CJIS Crim Justice Info Sys / Crim Hist Record Info COE 3
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift/ 8am - 4:30pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $21.10 - $29.74 / hourly; $44,056 - $62,097 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 - Technical/AFSCME
• Work Area: BCA/MNJIS
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: Yes (Up to 2 days a week after training period)
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This full-time, permanent 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 decision regarding employment, licensing, housing, child welfare etc. This position serves as a subject matter expert in the area of criminal history information 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.

Minimum Qualifications

1) Two years of experience sufficient to analyze data, interpret technical material (such as legal documents, legislation and other technical documents), and explain complex procedures in easy to understand terms

2) Familiarity with the legal and criminal justice processes, terminology and Criminal History Records

3) Computer proficiency sufficient to utilize multiple systems simultaneously to access and verify data

4) Good written and oral communication skills

5) Good customer service skills and the ability to work with a variety of customers from diverse backgrounds

6) Good problem solving skills and the ability to effectively organize work

Preferred Qualifications

1) Knowledge of state and federal statutes, rules, and policies related to adult and juvenile criminal history information.

2) Experience reading, interpreting, and managing criminal history records

3) Knowledge of III, NLETS and NFF.

4) Knowledge of the various components of the Minnesota Criminal Justice System and their functions.

5) Bachelor's Degree.

6) At least two years of professional and/or para-professional experience.

7) Ability to prioritize multiple projects and heavy volume of work.

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

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which includes the following components:

1) criminal history
2) reference check
3) fingerprint
4) drug screen

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Leslie Brzezinski at leslie.brzezinski@state.mn.us.

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 Leslie Brzezinski at leslie.brzezinski@state.mn.us.

About Public Safety Dept

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is a large and complex agency dedicated to prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, enforcement and education.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.

For accommodations or questions about accessibility specifically relating to this job announcement, please email the Affirmative Action Division at angela.geraghty@state.mn.us or call 651-201-7136.