Criminal Justice Information Specialist 3 - Project Position

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Patrol seeks a skilled program analyst for the Criminal History Analysis & Improvement Unit. The role supports staff, partners, and the public in planning and developing specialized program activities, and monitors participation.

You will coordinate with county agencies, reconcile records, and ensure training materials stay current. Travel statewide up to 50% is required; an office environment is typical.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Washington driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment and be qualified to drive a state owned vehicle.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 3 years experience in criminal justice, business administration, social science, or a related field. College level coursework in a related field may be substituted year-for-year for experience.

Responsibilities

• Understand and participate in the state and federal workflow process for fingerprint processing, criminal and civil fingerprint card submission, disposition reporting and entry, and projects related to criminal justice systems integration.
• Coordinate with counties’ criminal justice agencies to hold biennial stakeholder meetings.
• Reconcile WASIS RAPsheet with the FBI III.
• Ensure training materials are up-to-date and complete.

Job description

The project end date is schedule for 12/31/2027 however it is anticipated that funding will continue beyond then.

About the Position:

This position reports directly to the Criminal History Analysis & Improvement Unit Supervisor (Management Analyst 5) and supports the organization's mission by working with Criminal History Analysis & Improvement Unit program staff, participants, representatives of outside organizations and/or members of the public in defining needs and planning, designing, and developing specialized program activities; monitors and tracks staff and stakeholder participation in program activities.

About the Agency:

The Washington State Patrol is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to foster an environment in which everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves, communicate openly, and act with courage. The WSP is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices through innovative recruitment and retention strategies.

About the Division:

The Justice Information Division (JID) manages the collection and dissemination of criminal justice information for enhanced public safety. The Criminal History Records Section (CHRS) provides complete, accurate, and accessible criminal history record information (CHRI) in the interest of public safety. The Criminal History Analysis & Improvement Unit (CHAI) is built upon the great work that has been done to improve the completeness and accuracy of CHRI reporting done through the National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) grant projects and through our training, auditing and outreach programs. CHAI staff compiles the Annual Disposition Reporting Compliance Audit which is sent to Criminal Justice Legislative Committees, the Office of Financial Management (OFM), the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC), the Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (WAPA), and law enforcement and criminal justice agencies. In addition to these current efforts, some of the tasks the unit is responsible for include:

• Implementing the Fix NICS state implementation plan.
• Improve and build upon the disposition compliance audit program.
• Participation in federal projects relating to criminal history records such as disposition compliance.
• Work with Washington Criminal Justice Agencies to improve criminal history record reporting completeness and accuracy.
• Explore and implement more LEAN ideas to streamline workflow.

Our new teammate will be able to:

• Understand and participate in the state and federal workflow process for fingerprint processing, criminal and civil fingerprint card submission, disposition reporting and entry, and projects related to criminal justice systems integration.
• Coordinate with counties’ criminal justice agencies to hold biennial stakeholder meetings.
• Reconcile WASIS RAPsheet with the FBI III.
• Ensure training materials are up-to-date and complete.

Work Setting, including hazards: Office environment. This position requires travel throughout the state providing training classes and livescan installations.

Schedule (i.e., hours and days): Work hours may flex due to travel and working with customer needs and schedules.

Travel Requirements: This position requires up to 50% travel throughout the state. Must have a valid Washington driver’s license and be qualified to drive a state owned vehicle. Must be able to travel alone or with others.

Tools and Equipment: This position requires assembling, transporting, and disassembling equipment, laptop computers, projectors, speakers, fingerprint kits, etc. Requires moderate lifting of equipment to set up on tables and into and out of state vehicles.

Customer Interactions: This position requires assembling, transporting, and disassembling equipment, laptop computers, projectors, speakers, fingerprint kits, etc. Requires moderate lifting of equipment to set up on tables and into and out of state vehicles.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a valid Washington driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment and be qualified to drive a state owned vehicle. Must be able to travel alone or with others.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 3 years experience in criminal justice, business administration, social science, or a related field.
  • College level coursework in a related field may be substituted year-for-year for experience.

Equity Competencies:

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Why work for the Washington State Patrol?

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
• Infants at Work Program based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
• Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01.
• Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. A position description may be available upon request.

The Washington State Patrol does not provide immigration sponsorship; therefore, applicants must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.

Applicants claiming veterans preference must attach a copy of their DD214 (SSN must be blacked out). If you do not provide the required documentation, the veterans preference will not be awarded.

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