Criminal Justice Specialist (12-4248)

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Alaska is seeking a Criminal Justice Specialist in Anchorage to supervise the NICS Unit, oversee core functions, and ensure data quality. You will train staff on NICS processing and coordinate with federal partners to resolve complex records.

This role supports public safety initiatives within DPS, conducts research on related prohibitions, and collaborates with multiple agencies to maintain accurate NICS Indices entries for firearm eligibility assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
• OR an associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies, Justice, or related field.
• OR two years of advanced paraprofessional experience in support of professional law enforcement staff.
• OR four years of advanced or supervisory paraprofessional/technical experience in support of criminal justice staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the NICS Unit as primary supervisor and ensure core functions.
• Conduct data quality audits and provide training on NICS record processing.
• Serve as liaison with FBI NICS Section.
• Support research related to involuntary mental commitments and firearm prohibitions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Performance measurement

Self-management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree in Criminal Justice/Paralegal/Justice

4-year paraprofessional/technical experience

Job description

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WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: The Criminal Justice Specialist is the primary supervisor of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Unit and is responsible for overseeing the unit's core functions. This role includes conducting regular data quality audits, providing training on NICS record processing, and offering advanced expertise to analyze and resolve complex, unusual, or sensitive records involving multiple agencies. Additionally, the specialist serves as the primary liaison with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) NICS Section.

OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE:
The NICS unit enhances public safety by researching and coding Misdemeanor Crimes of Domestic Violence (MCDV) cases to assist in identifying relationships between offenders and victims in accordance with federal guidelines. They also conduct research and reviews related to involuntary mental commitments, probation conditions, and other state firearm prohibitions, ensuring that eligible entries are accurately recorded in the NICS Indices to support the FBI NICS Unit's firearm eligibility assessments.

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.

Job Description

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: The Criminal Justice Specialist is the primary supervisor of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Unit and is responsible for overseeing the unit's core functions. This role includes conducting regular data quality audits, providing training on NICS record processing, and offering advanced expertise to analyze and resolve complex, unusual, or sensitive records involving multiple agencies. Additionally, the specialist serves as the primary liaison with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) NICS Section.

OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE:
The NICS unit enhances public safety by researching and coding Misdemeanor Crimes of Domestic Violence (MCDV) cases to assist in identifying relationships between offenders and victims in accordance with federal guidelines. They also conduct research and reviews related to involuntary mental commitments, probation conditions, and other state firearm prohibitions, ensuring that eligible entries are accurately recorded in the NICS Indices to support the FBI NICS Unit's firearm eligibility assessments.

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 NICS unit staff to encourage team building and collaborative efforts.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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: http://dps.alaska.gov/

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
OR
An associate's 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

OVER 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 copy of your academic transcripts is required to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.
  • Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; please ensure that the institution name and URL are clearly visible on the transcripts.
• A list of three (3) professional references, including daytime telephone numbers and email addresses; at least two (2) of these should be from current or former supervisors.
  • Professional is defined as a supervisor or an individual who has direct knowledge of your work performance.
  • Copies of your most recent two (2) performance evaluations or two (2) recent letters of recommendation, if performance evaluations are not available. A combination of the two is also acceptable.

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.

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 [phone] 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.

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Contact Information

Megan Salt

Criminal Justice Planner

Phone: [phone]

[e-mail]

Employer State of Alaska

Address PO Box 110201
Juneau, Alaska, 99811

Phone [phone] (Statewide toll-free number)
[phone] (Juneau and out-of-state callers)