Criminal Justice Specialist (PCN 12 4230)
Criminal Justice Specialist (PCN 12 4230)
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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:This position conducts routine recurring data quality audits and training with the criminal records unit and provides higher-level technical expertise to analyze and resolve complex unusual or controversial record issues. The position is the unit liaison with programming staff to identify address and resolve technical issues impacting workflows and is the lead worker/supervisor for the criminal records unit.
OUR ORGANIZATION MISSION AND CULTURE:
The criminal records unit processes all disposition information into the states criminal history repository. The repository is used by criminal justice and non-criminal justice agencies throughout Alaska and nationwide and the information maintained in the repository is critical for public safety to ensure decisions based on criminal history records are made using the most complete and accurate information available.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 provides an excellent opportunity to further develop research and personnel management 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 at 5700 East Tudor Road which includes the following: the Chugach Mountains providing the backdrop for the building ample parking public transportation drop points located directly in front of the building and paved trails adjacent to the building. Individual office space for this position is co-located with other criminal records unit staff to encourage team building and collaborative efforts.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Please ensure that these competencies are clearly reflected in the work experience sections of the application:- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:Uses a logical systematic and sequential approach to manage a situation; identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.
- Self-Management:Sets well-defined and realistic goals; displays a high level of initiative effort and commitment towards completing projects in a timely manner and is motivated to achieve.
- Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering 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 goal setting and performance review and improvement.
- Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example technical sensitive controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others attends to nonverbal cues and responds appropriately.
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
- A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay; please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) is used to support that you meet the minimum qualification competencies.
- A list of three (3) professional references including daytime telephone number and email address; at least two (2) of these must be from a current or former supervisor.
- Professional is defined as a supervisor or an individual who has direct knowledge of your work performance.
- Copies of your last two (2) performance evaluations or two (2) recent letters of recommendation if performance evaluations are not available
SPECIAL NOTEAPSIN Please be aware.
This position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN). A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN. DPS will deny security clearance for any applicant who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or another jurisdiction or who may be a fugitive from justice. Additionally security clearance will be withdrawn if DPS discovers that material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial application for security clearance.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
BACKGROUND CHECK
This 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.
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
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: Megan Salt
Criminal Justice Planner
Phone:
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