Statewide CJIS Program Leader - Public Safety Data & Strategy

Alaskajobs; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Public Safety in Alaska seeks a Bureau Chief to guide the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) program, providing statewide leadership and strategic direction through the Division of Statewide Services. The role will shape policy, ensure system integrity, and lead critical public-safety data initiatives.

The ideal candidate will mentor staff, oversee major licensing and history repositories, and represent Alaska on national boards while ensuring fiscal accountability

Qualifications

• Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Decisiveness: makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions.
• Flexibility: is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with uncertainty.
• Internal controls: knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques for establishing internal control activities (for example, authorizations, verifications, reconciliations), monitoring their use, and evaluating their performance.
• Leadership: influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
• Vision: takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others; acts as a catalyst for organizational change. Influences others to translate vision into action.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Compliance

Decisiveness

Flexibility

Internal Controls

Vision

Job description

The Department of Public Safety in Alaska seeks a Bureau Chief to guide the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) program, providing statewide leadership and strategic direction through the Division of Statewide Services. The role will shape policy, ensure system integrity, and lead critical public-safety data initiatives.

The ideal candidate will mentor staff, oversee major licensing and history repositories, and represent Alaska on national boards while ensuring fiscal accountability