Criminal Justice Technician I PCN 12N-23016

What you will be doing:
This position works in the Criminal Records Unit and is funded through the National Instant Criminal Background Check (NICS) Act Record Improvement Program (NARIP).  The position’s primarily responsibility on the project is to process missing criminal charge dispositions using a variety of criminal justice information databases and to enter the located records into the state’s criminal history database, the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN).  The position will work with other members of the Criminal Records Unit and Bureau staff as well as partner agencies to evaluate criminal disposition information and to work collaboratively to resolve conflicting or incomplete information to ensure criminal history records are entered completely and accurately in APSIN and national criminal history repositories.  
 
Our organization, mission, and culture: 
The work completed by this position supports the mission of the division to provide technical and specialized services to the Department of Public Safety. Criminal justice agencies, employment and licensing agencies, and the public rely on the information processed. The Criminal Justice Technician is critical to processing and maintaining the information in the state’s criminal history repository timely, accurately, and completely. The efforts of the team help ensure the state and national criminal record databases are as complete as possible, and records are readily available as required by law.
 
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 learn more about criminal justice information systems, the opportunity to develop and expand research and analytical skills, and the ability to increase knowledge about reviewing and interpreting federal and state laws, regulations, and policies within a team environment.
 
The working conditions you can expect:
This position is located in East Anchorage in the Department of Public Safety’s Headquarters building at 5700 East Tudor Road.  Office space is on the lower level of the building and consists of individual workstations in an open area to encourage collaborative efforts.  The backdrop to the building is the Chugach Mountains 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.  
 
Who we are looking for:

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:  Uses a logical, systematic, and sequential approach to address problems or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and utilizing other references and resources, as necessary.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Research:  Gathers, organizes, and maintains information, determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods.
  
  
• Attention to Detail:  Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about producing consistently accurate work.
  
  
• Technical:  Uses computers and a variety of computer applications to retrieve, analyze, process, and store information.

Graduation from high school or the equivalent.
AND
One year of advanced clerical experience.
OR
One year of law enforcement or criminal justice experience equivalent to Correctional Officer 1, Adult Probation Officer 1, Court Services Officer, Juvenile Probation Officer 1, Juvenile Justice Officer 1, or State Trooper Recruit with the State of Alaska.

SUBSTITUTION:
Post-secondary education will substitute for the experience on a month-for-month basis (3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equal one month of experience).

Special Note:
High school graduation "equivalent" includes a G.E.D., or completion of any basic adult education course of 480 class hours (16 weeks at 30 hours per week), or six months of work experience performing duties related to the job class, or twelve months of work experience involving some routine tasks related to the job in question, or highest grade of school completed plus amount of work experience which totals 12 years.

Documents Required at time of interview:

• 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. 

• If using postsecondary education to meet the minimum qualifications, a copy of your transcript(s).   Unofficial copies are acceptable but must have the institution name/URL listed on the transcript.

APSIN
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.
 
BACKGROUND CHECK

The successful candidate must pass a comprehensive background investigation, which includes a criminal history 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.

EDUCATION 

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, 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 if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or within 48 hours of the close of this recruitment to the contact person listed below.
 

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.

 

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions.  Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

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 employer’s 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 to filling 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 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 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.

 

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.

 

NOTICE

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WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
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