Criminal justice lawyer job at Alaska State Library
The recruitment is exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358). This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
The primary duties of the position are to identify, research, analyze, and update criminal history records that may impact an offender's legal right to possess a firearm under federal law, and to enter results of the completed research into the National Instant Background Check System (NICS) Indices for expedited evaluation of prospective firearms transfers/purchases. The incumbent will access a variety of confidential criminaljustice databases as well as use publicly available sources as part of the research process. The research is important in order to ensure a person is not unduly detained from purchasing a firearm as well as ensuring persons with prohibitive criminal history records are denied the right to purchase a firearm.
OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE:
The Criminal Records & Identification Bureau is Alaska's central repository for criminal records and is the primary point of contact for Alaska for the Federal Bureau of Investigation NICS program regarding the screening of firearms purchases pursuant to the Brady Act. The work of this unit serves to improve, update, and make available, for both NICS personnel and other parties concerned in the criminaljustice system, accurate and applicable information about the status of misdemeanor domestic violence convictions that may qualify as firearms prohibitors under federal law. The work completed by this position supports the mission of the Division to provides technical and specialized services to the Department of Public Safety, other law enforcement agencies, and the public at large by ensuring state criminal history records are complete and accurate in the national database and in the NICS Indices for ensuring only those without disqualifying records are approved for firearm transfers/purchases.
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:
The incumbent will work with a team of highly dedicated, hardworking individuals engaged in extensive research and analysis of criminal history records ensuring expedited processing of research requests from the FBI, protecting the public from the danger of prohibited persons from purchasing a firearm and to decrease delays in purchasing firearms for authorized persons. This position provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about criminal history records and criminaljustice information systems in general, the opportunity to develop and expand research and analytical skills, and the ability to increase knowledge reviewing and interpreting federal and state laws, regulations, and code, all while managing a high volume of work within a team environment.
THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT:
This position is located in East Anchorage in the Department of Public Safety (DPS) Headquarters' building located at 5700 East Tudor Road. Office space consists of individual workstations in an open area to encourage collaborative efforts; the office area is shared with two other CriminalJustice Technician IIs. 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:
* Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.]
* Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations
* Reasoning: Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
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 Department's 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: **********************
Minimum Qualifications
Successful completion of training under a formally established CriminalJustice Technician 1-2 flexible staffing training plan with the State of Alaska;
OR
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:
* Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.
* Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
* Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
* 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.
* Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
* Reasoning: Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Any combination of education and/or paraprofessional or professional experience or service in criminaljustice, juvenile justice, probation, parole, public safety, law enforcement, corrections, court, legal services, law office, social services, social sciences, or public assistance programs or functions.
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 the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
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 post-secondary 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.
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.
EDUCATION
To 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 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 ************** or ************** in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or ************** 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 'govermentjobs.com' domains. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at *******************************************************************
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at ************** (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:
Jeremy Simmons
CriminalJustice Specialist
Phone: ************
*************************
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
* Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
* The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See ************************************** for additional information.
* AVTEC
* Confidential
* Correctional Officers
* Marine Engineers
* Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
* Supervisory
* Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
* Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
* The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
* General Government
* Labor, Trades and Crafts
* Public Safety Employees Association
* Masters, Mates & Pilots
* Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
* Group-based insurance premiums for
* Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
* Long-term and short-term disability
* Accidental Death and Dismemberment
* Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
* Supplemental Survivor Benefits
* Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
* Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
* Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
* Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
* Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
* Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
* Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
See ******************************* for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
* Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
* Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
Employer State of Alaska
Address PO Box 110201
Juneau, Alaska, 99811
Phone ************** (Statewide toll-free number)
************** (Juneau and out-of-state callers)
Website ****************************
$68k-83k yearly est. 4d ago
Criminal Justice Technician 1/2 (PCN 20-5783)
State of Alaska 3.6
Criminal justice lawyer job at Alaska State Library
The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions is recruiting for a CriminalJustice Technician 1/2, for Palmer Correctional Center (PCC) located in Sutton, Alaska. Watch Alaska DOC's video here: DOC 30 Second Cut What you will be doing: We are seeking an energetic, well-organized individual capable of performing a variety of paraprofessional work. Primary job duties include interpreting Court documents, calculating prisoner Time Accounting Records for Court imposed sentences, and the recording, submission, and tracking of prisoners DNA samples. Additional tasks include data entry and retrieval in various law enforcement databases, institutional record maintenance, filing, general office clerical work, and frequent professional interaction with outside agencies to include the Courts, Law Enforcement, Attorneys, and members of the public.
Our mission, values, and culture:
The Alaska Department of Corrections provides secure confinement, reformative programs, and a process of supervised community reintegration to enhance the safety of our communities.
We are trained professionals committed to a safe, open and respectful organization. We are dedicated to public safety and will always respect the rights and dignity of victims of crime.
The benefits of joining our team:
This position is a flex CJT 1/2 position in which the incumbent will learn the full range of duties involving interpretation of court documents and application of Judgments. The PCC Records Office offers a seniority based flexible schedule. The skills developed in this position would prepare the incumbent for a potential promotion to Probation Officer 1 or Correctional Officer 1 within the Department. This position promotes public safety by ensuring the sentences imposed by the Court are calculated correctly, while ensuring the legal rights of due process are afforded to defendants remanded to our custody.
The working environment you can expect:
You will be part of a small team working closely with Correctional and Probation Officers, providing support and technical assistance to departmental and other criminaljustice agency personnel. Duties include regular contact with Court employees, other law enforcement agencies, and members of the public via e-mail, and by telephone.
Who we are looking for:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:
* Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
* Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
* Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Minimum Qualifications
Competency Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions
This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.
Competency Description
The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency's description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.
CriminalJustice Technician 1:
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:
* Accountability: Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions and demonstrates commitment to accomplish work in an ethical, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
* Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
* Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
* 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.
* Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Any combination of education and/or work, internship, and/or volunteer experience or service from any combination of fields that sufficiently builds the above and any job-specific competencies.
CriminalJustice Technician 2:
Successful completion of training under a formally established CriminalJustice Technician 1-2 flexible staffing training plan with the State of Alaska;
OR
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:
* Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.
* Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
* Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
* 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.
* Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
* Reasoning: Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Any combination of education and/or paraprofessional or professional experience or service in criminaljustice, juvenile justice, probation, parole, public safety, law enforcement, corrections, court, legal services, law office, social services, social sciences, or public assistance programs or functions.
Additional Required Information
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
* 3 Professional References
* Last 3 Performance Evaluations
FLEXIBLY STAFFED
This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate's credibly possessed and proven competencies. If hired at the lower level, you will be promoted to the higher level after completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work.
PREA NOTIFICATION
The Department of Corrections follows and maintains federal and state requirements standards including, but not limited to, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards which apply to all public and private institutions that house adult or juvenile offenders. PREA standards preclude the department from hiring or promoting anyone who has engaged in, or been convicted of any conduct which would violate PREA standards related to sexual assault including:
* Sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institutions.
* Convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or
* Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.
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 provided at the time of interview, at the discretion of the hiring manager.
LEGAL EMPLOYMENT
The State's online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the 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. post-secondary institution 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 post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.
Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS/APSIN/ACOMS
Please be aware - this position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN)/Alaska Corrections Offender Management System (ACOMS). A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN/ACOMS. 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.
FINGERPRINT NOTICE
All Department of Corrections employees are required to be fingerprinted. The successful candidate must pass a criminal history check.
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 ************** or 465-4095 in Juneau or ************** (TTY) 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.
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at ************** (toll-free) or ************** if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to *******************************.
For applicant password assistance, please visit: *******************************************************************
Contact Information
Jolene Tolbert
Records Sergeant
Phone: **************
*************************
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
* Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
* The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See ************************************** for additional information.
* AVTEC
* Confidential
* Correctional Officers
* Marine Engineers
* Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
* Supervisory
* Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
* Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
* The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
* General Government
* Labor, Trades and Crafts
* Public Safety Employees Association
* Masters, Mates & Pilots
* Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
* Group-based insurance premiums for
* Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
* Long-term and short-term disability
* Accidental Death and Dismemberment
* Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
* Supplemental Survivor Benefits
* Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
* Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
* Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
* Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
* Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
* Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
* Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
See ******************************* for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
* Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
* Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
01
Do you have any periods of employment in a 24-hour institutional setting where you were responsible for the care and custody of others that are not already included in your job application (such as correctional facilities, juvenile facilities, or residential treatment centers)? If so, provide the name of each institution, your job title(s), and dates of employment in the space below.
02
Have you ever initiated or engaged in a sexual assault and/or sexual abuse in prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institutions?
* Yes
* No
03
Have you ever been the subject of an investigation for engaging, or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?
* Yes
* No
04
Have you ever been disciplined, terminated, or resigned in lieu of an employment action surrounding allegations of sexual harassment, sexual abuse, or assault?
* Yes
* No
05
Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the prior questions above related to sexual abuse or sexual activity?
* Yes
* No
06
If you responded "Yes" to the any of the four preceding questions, please describe each incident, including dates and locations, in the text box below.
Required Question
Employer State of Alaska
Address PO Box 110201
Juneau, Alaska, 99811
Phone ************** (Statewide toll-free number)
************** (Juneau and out-of-state callers)
Website ****************************
$48k-60k yearly est. 6d ago
Criminal Justice Technician 1/2 (12-4216)
State of Alaska 3.6
Criminal justice lawyer job at Alaska State Library
The recruitment is exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358). This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
This position performs research on various criminal records from local and state agencies and is responsible for processing arrest and disposition information into the state's criminal history repository. Additionally, the position coordinates and responds to requests for record reviews from the department, criminaljustice agencies, and the public and coordinates with law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, courts, and correctional facilities to obtain source documents for criminal history events.
OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE: The criminal records unit processes all disposition information into the state's criminal history repository. The repository is used by criminaljustice and non-criminaljustice 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 criminaljustice agencies, non-criminaljustice agencies, and the public throughout the state. This position provides an excellent opportunity to further develop research 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 Safety's (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.
* Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about producing consistently accurate work.
* Research: Gathers, organizes, and maintains information, determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods.
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 Department's 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: **********************
Minimum Qualifications
CRIMINALJUSTICE TECHNICIAN 1:
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:
* Accountability: Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions and demonstrates commitment to accomplish work in an ethical, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
* Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
* Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
* 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.
* Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
CRIMINALJUSTICE TECHNICIAN 2:
Successful completion of training under a formally established CriminalJustice Technician 1-2 flexible staffing training plan with the State of Alaska;
OR
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:
* Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.
* Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
* Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
* 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.
* Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
* Reasoning: Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Any combination of education and/or paraprofessional or professional experience or service in criminaljustice, juvenile justice, probation, parole, public safety, law enforcement, corrections, court, legal services, law office, social services, social sciences, or public assistance programs or functions.
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 the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
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
FLEXIBLY STAFFED - Combined posting (I/II)
This position is flexibly staffed. This vacancy may be filled at either the 1 or 2 level, depending on the applicant's training and/or experience. The full range of salaries is listed above. Starting salary will be determined by the level the position is hired at. If filled at level 1, promotion to level 2 will occur upon successful completion of the probationary period and required training, as well as the applicant meeting the minimum qualifications of the higher job class.
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.
EDUCATION
To 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 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 ************** or ************** in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or ************** 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 'govermentjobs.com' domains. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at *******************************************************************
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at ************** (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:
Autumn Monkelien
CriminalJustice Specialist
Phone: ************
***************************
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
* Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
* The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See ************************************** for additional information.
* AVTEC
* Confidential
* Correctional Officers
* Marine Engineers
* Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
* Supervisory
* Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
* Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
* The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
* General Government
* Labor, Trades and Crafts
* Public Safety Employees Association
* Masters, Mates & Pilots
* Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
* Group-based insurance premiums for
* Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
* Long-term and short-term disability
* Accidental Death and Dismemberment
* Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
* Supplemental Survivor Benefits
* Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
* Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
* Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
* Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
* Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
* Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
* Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
See ******************************* for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
* Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
* Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
Employer State of Alaska
Address PO Box 110201
Juneau, Alaska, 99811
Phone ************** (Statewide toll-free number)
************** (Juneau and out-of-state callers)
Website ****************************
$68k-83k yearly est. 4d ago
Criminal Justice Technician 2 (12-1631)
State of Alaska 3.6
Criminal justice lawyer job at Alaska State Library
The recruitment is exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358). This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
CriminalJustice Technician 2 (CJT2) is the sole administrative support for the Tok Post, assisting the public, sergeant, and three (3) troopers and serving as the Post's evidence custodian. Administrative duties include in-person and telephonic receptionist duties, accurately entering data into criminal databases, processing criminal paperwork, collecting fees and reconciling cash, ensuring payroll is completed correctly and timely, and ordering and maintaining post supplies. Evidence custodian duties include receiving, storing and managing the property, maintaining the chain of custody for all evidence including weapons, drugs and drug paraphernalia, currency, sensitive documents, vehicles and bio-hazards, and managing and providing evidentiary discovery to the District Attorney's Office. As a CJT2 you will have full proficiency in chain of custody duties.
OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE:
Our mission is public safety - preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime and protect life and property. All positions within the Alaska State Troopers support or carry out this mission. While the commissioned Troopers are on the front lines, the civilian staff work just as hard ensuring everything behind the scenes runs smoothly and maintains the necessary integrity. We are the backbone of our team and value attention to detail, accuracy, integrity, timeliness and thoroughness of work, as well as dedication to the mission of D Detachment and DPS.
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:
You will enjoy many benefits by joining our team:
As a member of one of the most unique law enforcement agencies in the nation, you will be part of a team that embraces the core values of loyalty, integrity, courage, compassion, leadership and accountability.
Troopers in this small office value the CJT2 and the support this position provides, which is demonstrated by the team's shared camaraderie and mutual respect. Serving as the hub for Tok Post, the CJT2 is often the first point of contact for the public as well as the "go-to-" person for the Tok troopers.
In addition to working in a valued and meaningful position, this State of Alaska CJT2 receives competitive health and retirement benefits, paid personal leave with generous leave accrual, and twelve (12) paid holidays.
THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT:
Co-located with DMV at 1314 Alaska Highway, the Tok Trooper Post has a private entrance for employees. The CJT2's desk is in an open area behind the public counter, near the sergeant's office and trooper's squad room but separated from the prisoner holding cells. The public counter is separated by a window and the front door can be locked and unlocked remotely. You often will be the only person in the office with troopers in and out throughout your day.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
THE DESIRED COMPETENCIES MUST BE REFLECTED IN YOUR EXPERIENCE LISTED IN YOUR JOB APPLICATION PROFILE TO PROCEED IN THE HIRING PROCESS:
* Attention to Detail: Demonstrates accuracy when performing work and conscientious about attending to details.
* Clerical: Knowledge of filing, typing, entering data, maintaining records, and using and completing forms.
* Computer Skills: Significant knowledge of computers systems, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
* Organizational Skills: Displays a high level of effort, commitment and initiative towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior.
* Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
In addition, the successful CJT2 will possess the following:
* Experience working with and maintaining the integrity of confidential and sensitive 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 Department's 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: **********************
Minimum Qualifications
Successful completion of training under a formally established CriminalJustice Technician 1-2 flexible staffing training plan with the State of Alaska;
OR
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:
* Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.
* Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
* Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
* 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.
* Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
* Reasoning: Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Any combination of education and/or paraprofessional or professional experience or service in criminaljustice, juvenile justice, probation, parole, public safety, law enforcement, corrections, court, legal services, law office, social services, social sciences, or public assistance programs or functions.
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 the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
AT TIME OF INTERVIEW:
* List of Three (3) professional references, two of which are from a current or former direct supervisor.
* Last two (2) performance evaluations, if available.
* A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.
FIREARMS
This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.
A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.
If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.
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.
EDUCATION
To 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 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 ************** or ************** in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or ************** 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 'govermentjobs.com' domains. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at *******************************************************************
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at ************** (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:
Suzanne Miller
Administrative Assistant 2
Phone: ************
*************************
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
* Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
* The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See ************************************** for additional information.
* AVTEC
* Confidential
* Correctional Officers
* Marine Engineers
* Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
* Supervisory
* Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
* Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
* The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
* General Government
* Labor, Trades and Crafts
* Public Safety Employees Association
* Masters, Mates & Pilots
* Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
* Group-based insurance premiums for
* Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
* Long-term and short-term disability
* Accidental Death and Dismemberment
* Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
* Supplemental Survivor Benefits
* Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
* Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
* Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
* Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
* Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
* Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
* Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
See ******************************* for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
* Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
* Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
Employer State of Alaska
Address PO Box 110201
Juneau, Alaska, 99811
Phone ************** (Statewide toll-free number)
************** (Juneau and out-of-state callers)
Website ****************************