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Security Specialist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree in fields like criminal justice, security management, or a related discipline. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with no cap; Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate.
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Get Access To All JobsLEADS Technical Security Auditor (IS1) (20059141)
Organization: Public Safety
Agency Contact Name and Information: Kate Veeley | keveeley@dps.ohio.gov
Work Location:
1970 West Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio, 43223-1102
United States
Compensation: $34.53 per hour
Schedule: Permanent - Full Time
Work Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Information Technology
Primary Technology: Security Software and Hardware
Position Number: 20059141
Requisition ID: req957
Who We Are
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Is an internationally accredited agency whose mission is to protect life and property, promote traffic safety and provide professional public safety services with respect, compassion, and unbiased professionalism.
Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol
Report In Location – 1970 W Broad Street, Columbus 43223
Work Hours - 8:00am to 5:00pm; Working days and hours may vary
Primary Technology: Security Software & Hardware
Secondary Technology: Network Hardware & Security Monitoring
Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety
- Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!
- Free Parking!
- Free Gym Access & Walking Path!
- Daycare On-site!
- Cafeteria On-site
What You'll Do as a LEADS Technical Security Auditor
- Conducts information technology security audits of criminal justice agencies in Ohio in accordance with Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) & LEADS security policies.
- Gathers information & documentation necessary to execute security audit procedures; Prepares pre-audit & audit documentation.
- Reviews criminal justice agency application, network & system security controls for policy compliance; Reviews agency physical & logical access to & dissemination of CJI obtained from LEADS; Reviews agency agreements for policy compliance.
- Develops security audit finding & remediation documentation for areas of non-compliance; Educates agency personnel & administrators on security best practices & provides guidance on audit finding remediation.
- Issues, manages or revokes LEADS security sanctions for audit noncompliance.
Click here to see full position description
Additional Information
This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123: 1-46-01 & DAS Directive HR-D-11). This position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.
Background Check Information
- A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, a background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required on all selected applicants.
- A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.
- To request a disability accommodation, please email HRRequestADA@dps.ohio.gov as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.
Why Work for the State of Ohio:
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
- Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications:
Option 1
36 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: installing, monitoring/maintaining, configuring, upgrading, &/or administering/operating a single technology domain including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting (Security Software & Hardware).
Option 2
Or completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems AND 18 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: installing, monitoring/maintaining, configuring, upgrading, &/or administering/operating a single technology domain including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting (Security Software & Hardware).
Option 3
Or completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems AND 12 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: installing, monitoring/maintaining, configuring, upgrading, &/or administering/operating a single technology domain including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting (Security Software & Hardware).
Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
Note: The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect the required, primary technology directly relating to the duties of the position. Only those applicants possessing the experience in the required, primary technology listed in the position description & job posting (Security Software & Hardware) are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The job posting must list the required technology commensurate with the position in question.
Job Skills: Information Technology
ADA Statement:
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace:
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
LEADS Technical Security Auditor (IS1) (20059141)
Organization: Public Safety
Agency Contact Name and Information: Kate Veeley | keveeley@dps.ohio.gov
Work Location:
1970 West Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio, 43223-1102
United States
Compensation: $34.53 per hour
Schedule: Permanent - Full Time
Work Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Information Technology
Primary Technology: Security Software and Hardware
Position Number: 20059141
Requisition ID: req957
Who We Are
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Is an internationally accredited agency whose mission is to protect life and property, promote traffic safety and provide professional public safety services with respect, compassion, and unbiased professionalism.
Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol
Report In Location – 1970 W Broad Street, Columbus 43223
Work Hours - 8:00am to 5:00pm; Working days and hours may vary
Primary Technology: Security Software & Hardware
Secondary Technology: Network Hardware & Security Monitoring
Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety
- Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!
- Free Parking!
- Free Gym Access & Walking Path!
- Daycare On-site!
- Cafeteria On-site
What You'll Do as a LEADS Technical Security Auditor
- Conducts information technology security audits of criminal justice agencies in Ohio in accordance with Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) & LEADS security policies.
- Gathers information & documentation necessary to execute security audit procedures; Prepares pre-audit & audit documentation.
- Reviews criminal justice agency application, network & system security controls for policy compliance; Reviews agency physical & logical access to & dissemination of CJI obtained from LEADS; Reviews agency agreements for policy compliance.
- Develops security audit finding & remediation documentation for areas of non-compliance; Educates agency personnel & administrators on security best practices & provides guidance on audit finding remediation.
- Issues, manages or revokes LEADS security sanctions for audit noncompliance.
Click here to see full position description
Additional Information
This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123: 1-46-01 & DAS Directive HR-D-11). This position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.
Background Check Information
- A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, a background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required on all selected applicants.
- A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.
- To request a disability accommodation, please email HRRequestADA@dps.ohio.gov as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.
Why Work for the State of Ohio:
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
- Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications:
Option 1
36 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: installing, monitoring/maintaining, configuring, upgrading, &/or administering/operating a single technology domain including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting (Security Software & Hardware).
Option 2
Or completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems AND 18 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: installing, monitoring/maintaining, configuring, upgrading, &/or administering/operating a single technology domain including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting (Security Software & Hardware).
Option 3
Or completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems AND 12 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: installing, monitoring/maintaining, configuring, upgrading, &/or administering/operating a single technology domain including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting (Security Software & Hardware).
Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
Note: The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect the required, primary technology directly relating to the duties of the position. Only those applicants possessing the experience in the required, primary technology listed in the position description & job posting (Security Software & Hardware) are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The job posting must list the required technology commensurate with the position in question.
Job Skills: Information Technology
ADA Statement:
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace:
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Security Specialist
Align your credentials to security classifications
TN visa adjudicators look for a direct match between your degree field and the Security Specialist role. A degree in criminal justice, security management, or information assurance typically satisfies this requirement. A cybersecurity certificate alone does not.
Request an offer letter naming your specialty
Your employer's offer letter must specify Security Specialist as your job title and reference your qualifying degree. Generic titles like 'consultant' or 'analyst' are a common reason CBP officers push back at the port of entry.
Target employers with government contract portfolios
Federal contractors and cleared-facility employers file TN petitions regularly for Security Specialists supporting compliance and physical protection programs. These employers already understand the visa category and rarely need educating on sponsorship logistics.
Confirm clearance eligibility before accepting an offer
Many Security Specialist roles require a U.S. security clearance, which is generally not available to non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Confirm whether the specific role requires a clearance before the employer invests time in your TN paperwork.
Use Migrate Mate to surface active TN sponsors
Search Migrate Mate to find Security Specialist openings at employers who have actively sponsored TN visas. This filters out roles where you would need to educate a hiring manager about the visa category from scratch.
Prepare your Mexican consulate appointment documents early
Mexican citizens cannot self-petition at the border and must schedule a consulate interview. Gather your degree credentials, the certified offer letter, and any professional licenses well before your appointment, since consular wait times vary by location.
Security Specialist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Specialist role actually qualify for a TN visa?
It depends on how the role is defined. TN status is available for positions that require at least a bachelor's degree in a field directly related to the work, such as criminal justice, security management, or information assurance. A physical security guard role does not qualify. A corporate security manager or cybersecurity compliance specialist with a matching degree typically does. The offer letter job title and duties description must reflect a professional-level position.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Security Specialist roles?
TN is faster and more predictable for Canadians and Mexicans. There is no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and Canadian citizens can get TN status approved at a port of entry on the same day. H-1B visa requires lottery selection, USCIS petition processing, and a wait of several months at minimum. For Security Specialist roles that clearly meet the specialty occupation standard, TN is almost always the more practical path if you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship.
Can I find Security Specialist jobs that already support TN sponsorship?
Yes. Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface roles at employers who sponsor TN visas, so you can focus your search on companies already familiar with the process. This matters for Security Specialist roles because many employers in this space work with cleared or government-adjacent environments and have prior TN filing experience.
What happens if my Security Specialist role requires a U.S. security clearance?
A U.S. security clearance is generally restricted to U.S. citizens and, in some cases, lawful permanent residents. If a position requires a clearance, a TN visa alone will not make you eligible for that specific role. Before accepting any Security Specialist offer, ask the employer directly whether the position or its duties require a clearance at any level, including secret or top secret access.
How long does TN status last for a Security Specialist, and can it be renewed?
TN status is granted in increments of up to three years and can be renewed indefinitely as long as you maintain a valid employer-employee relationship and the role continues to meet TN criteria. There is no limit on the number of renewals. Canadian citizens can renew at a port of entry or through USCIS. Mexican citizens must renew through a U.S. consulate.