Criminal Justice Planner

City of Portsmouth/ Sheriff's Office; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Portsmouth Sheriff's Office is seeking a qualified Criminal Justice Planner (CJP) to support the Community Criminal Justice Board (CCJB). The role focuses on planning, research, development, implementation, and evaluation of criminal justice programs across the City of Portsmouth.

As staff to CCJB, the CJP will coordinate projects, conduct data and policy analysis, manage evaluations, and prepare detailed reports while collaborating with local, state, and federal partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in criminal justice program analysis and evaluation.
• Knowledge of statistical methods and computer applications.
• Ability to plan, monitor, and evaluate programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Research, plan, and implement criminal justice projects consistent with CCJB goals and objectives.
• Serve as liaison to ad hoc committees and task forces with CCJB.
• Develop and implement data collection processes for project analysis.
• Monitor project progress, expenditures, reports, and grant development.
• Coordinate CCJB project activities, meetings, and document management.

Skills

Criminal justice experience

Data analysis

Program planning

Program evaluation

Statistics knowledge

MS Word & Excel

Written & verbal communication

Relationship building

Public representation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Portsmouth Sheriff’s Office is seeking a qualified and motivated Criminal Justice Planner (CJP) to support the Community Criminal Justice Board (CCJB).

About the Position

The Criminal Justice Planner plays an important role in the planning, research, development, implementation, and evaluation of criminal justice programs and projects throughout the City of Portsmouth.

This position serves as staff to the Community Criminal Justice Board and works closely with local, state, and federal criminal justice stakeholders, as well as members of the Portsmouth community. The CJP will assist with strategic planning, coordinate CCJB projects and meetings, conduct data and policy analysis and legal research, manage project evaluations, and prepare detailed reports.

Key Responsibilities

The Criminal Justice Planner will:

• Research, plan, and implement criminal justice projects and programs consistent with CCJB goals and objectives.
• Serve as a liaison and assist ad hoc committees and task forces with special projects and programs benefiting the CCJB.
• Develop and implement data collection processes necessary for project analysis.
• Monitor special project progress, including tracking expenditures, developing required reports and resolutions, making recommendations, and assisting with grant development.
• Coordinate activities related to CCJB projects and programs, including arranging meetings, maintaining project files and information, and coordinating schedules.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in criminal justice, including program or project analysis and evaluation of court services programs.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and computer applications.
• Knowledge of program planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Experience with Microsoft products, including Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships.
• The ability to maintain professionalism and treat all individuals with respect and dignity.
• The ability to positively represent the Portsmouth Sheriff’s Office and Portsmouth Community Criminal Justice Board in public.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in:

Public Administration, Justice Administration, or arelated field

Additional Requirements

Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

Must maintain eligibility for correctional facility security clearance.

Possess a valid driver’s license.

The Portsmouth Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.