SOR Criminal Justice Specialist (12-4226)
SOR Criminal Justice Specialist (12-4226)
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Job Description
The recruitment is exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358). This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants mustmeet Alaska Residency Requirements
in order to be considered for employment at this time.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:The Department of Public Safety Division of Statewide Services is recruiting for a Criminal Justice Specialist to work in the Sex Offender Registration unit. This position conducts research using a variety of criminal justice databases both confidential and public to assess statutory compliance with state registration requirements to include reviewing other states statutes as well as federal law to assess similarities with state laws requiring registration. Outreach and training with statewide law enforcement prosecutors probation officers and other states sex offender registration offices will be ongoing as part of the administration and day to day operation of the unit. The position will review the criminal records of convicted sex offenders to make initial assessments about registration durations; provide support to criminal justice agencies filing charges for failure to register cases; oversee and manage data entry and case management of registration records; collect and process biometric data from the registrants to include fingerprints and photographs; and testify at court hearings for failure to register cases.
OUR ORGANIZATION MISSION AND CULTURE:
The Criminal Records & Identification Bureau manages the states sex offender registration program. The sex offender registration website is maintained by the unit and used by criminal justice agencies employment and licensing agencies and the public who rely on the information being accurate and complete. The Criminal Justice Specialist position is critical to managing the high volume of registrations received by the office and for entering registration information into the states database on the public website and into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database. This position is responsible for conducting record audits and validations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of registration records providing support to law enforcement/prosecutors regarding non-compliant registrants and to provide training and technical assistance to law enforcement registrants and the public. The efforts of the unit help ensure the state and national sex offender registries are as complete as possible and records are readily available for members of the public employers licensing agencies and criminal justice agencies as required by law.THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:
Joining our team provides an opportunity to promote public safety and to provide support and technical assistance to law enforcement other criminal justice agencies non-criminal justice agencies and the public throughout the state. This position also provides an excellent opportunity to further develop research and data analytic skills while working with a dedicated motivated and dynamic group where team input is encouraged.THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT:
This position is located in East Anchorage in the Department of Public Safetys (DPS) Headquarters building located at 5700 East Tudor Road. Office space consists of individual workstations in an open area to encourage collaborative efforts. The Chugach Mountains provide the backdrop for the building and ample parking is available; public transportation drop points are located directly in front of the building and paved trails are located right next to the building.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical systematic and sequential approach to examine information or a situation in detail to identify key or important elements; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound reasoning and judgment to draw conclusions and evaluate alternatives; and make recommendations on a course of action.
- Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic goals; displays a high level of initiative effort and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; and is motivated to achieve.
- Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering and evaluating relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
- Performance Measurement: Knowledge of the principles and methods for evaluating program or organizational performance using metrics and outcomes goals setting and performance review and improvement.
- Technical: Knowledge of database software and applications; ability to use computers and a variety of computer applications and software to retrieve analyze process and store information
The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace enforce the law prevent and detect crime and protect life and property. All positions support or carry out the Departments mission. If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths please consider joining our team.
More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website: QualificationsA bachelors degree from an accredited college.
OR
An associates degree from an accredited college in Criminal Justice Paralegal Studies Justice or a closely related field.
OR
Two years of advanced paraprofessional experience in support of professional law enforcement staff in the development analysis and implementation of a law enforcement public safety or criminal justice program. The required experience includes work such as Criminal Justice Technician 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
OR
Four years of advanced or supervisory paraprofessional or technical experience in support of criminal justice staff involving data or evidence collection processing analysis and reporting. The required experience includes work such as Criminal Justice Technician 1 Emergency Services Dispatcher with the Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Technician Paralegal or Law Office Assistant 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
Special Note:
An applicant is subject to a national criminal history background check; an applicant may not have any felony or misdemeanor convictions and must not be a fugitive from justice.Additional Required Information
COVER LETTER
A cover letter is NOT required for this position.Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to theinterview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
AT TIME OF INTERVIEW
Applicant must provide at time of interview:- Transcripts if using education to meet minimum qualifications
- Three professional references
- Ability to utilize critical thinking when researching complex data from multiple sources to analyze all facts of a situation to draw logical conclusions and to make a successful recommendation regarding a course of action based on that analysis.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines; experience must demonstrate effective time management skills and flexibility in managing workloads to ensure projects are completed by established deadlines and the final work product is completed with an extremely high degree of accuracy.
- Experience working effectively in a team setting with individuals from a variety of backgrounds at different levels in the organization to achieve goals and objectives in a changing environment.
- Experience evaluating program or organizational performance using metrics and outcomes goals setting and performance review to assess program performance and to make recommendations for improvement.
- Experience communicating complex legal or technical information to a variety of audiences both verbally and in writing to include making presentations and writing reports.
- CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT
The successful candidate will be required to read understand and agree to via signature an agreement of confidentiality concerning the work commonly encountered within the Department of Public Safety to qualify for this position.
EDUCATIONTo verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not transcripts will be required before employment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Applications will be reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Therefore all work experiences the applicant is using to meet minimum qualifications for this position must be documented in the application package. Please include the employers name your job title dates of employment and whether the employment was full or part-time. Applicants who submit packages that do not provide sufficient information to demonstrate minimum qualifications are met may not advance in the selection process.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative tofilling out the application in its entirety. Noting see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation auxiliary aides or services or alternative communication formats please call 1- or in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1- or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201 Juneau AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
NOTICE
If you choose to be contacted by email please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the domains. For information on allowing emails from the domains visit the Lost Password Help page located at ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
SPECIAL NOTE:
BACKGROUND CHECKThis position requires the incumbent to submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check. Due to the sensitive nature of this position and required access to APSIN an applicant with criminal convictions will not move forward in the selection process.
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1- (toll free) or if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to
Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:
Lorena BukovichCriminal Justice Planner
Phone:
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
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