Crime Victim Compensation Specialist (Criminal Justice System Specialist 1)
Crime Victim Compensation Specialist (Criminal Justice System Specialist 1)
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Begin a rewarding career with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency! We are looking for a highly motivated detail-oriented person to join our team as a Crime Victim Compensation Specialist. Your work in this role will help us continue to facilitate the delivery of services to victims of crime and increase the safety of our communities. Apply today and use your criminal justice experience in a new and exciting way!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Under the direction of the Claims Processing Supervisor you will be responsible for providing financial reimbursement guidance and other related services to victims of crime their families significant others and other claimants. In this position you will be responsible for investigations of claims determinations dispositions and reimbursement preparations for claimants. In conjunction with other services you can expect to interact with victims and assist them to ensure their rights and services provided are consistent with victim services laws standards and procedures. Additionally you will develop and provide on-site technical assistance to victim service programs throughout the Commonwealth related to the victims compensation services provided by those programs. Assistance will include providing information on implementing or improving direct compensation services to victims and claimants.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Friday with a 60-minute lunch.
- Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 4 days per week. In order to telework you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Successful completion of the commonwealths Criminal Justice System Specialist Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title as determined by the Office of Administration);or
- One year of professional experience in criminal or juvenile justice law enforcement or victim services and a bachelors degree in the social or behavioral sciences criminal justice law enforcement or a related field;or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelinkand click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- You must pass a background investigation.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans go to and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application including all supplemental questions serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
