Criminal Justice System Specialist 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Criminal Justice System Specialist 2 to support statewide sheriff training programs and certification processes across Pennsylvania.

You will assist with curriculum development, evaluation, contract management, and record-keeping while ensuring accuracy and alignment with state requirements. This role emphasizes communication, teamwork, and attention to detail in a public service environment.

Qualifications

• One year as Criminal Justice System Specialist 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title) or two years of professional experience in criminal/juvenile justice, law enforcement, or victim services with a bachelor's degree; or one year plus a master's degree; or equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Sheriff Liaison: communicate with sheriffs and deputies via calls, correspondence, site visits, and personnel reviews.
• Contractor Evaluation: monitor training contractors, observe instruction, resolve issues, and support quality standards.
• Curriculum Development: assist with building training curricula and review materials for accuracy and alignment.
• Needs Assessment: use questionnaires, interviews, and job task analysis methods for training evaluations.
• Contract Management: prepare work statements, process purchase orders, review invoices.

Skills

Criminal justice experience

Public sector experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social/behavioral sciences

Master's degree in related field

Job description

The Commission on Crime and Delinquency is seeking a motivated Criminal Justice System Specialist 2 who brings energy and commitment to statewide sheriff training programs. This position gives you the chance to support essential certification processes and strengthen training quality across Pennsylvania. You will work with dedicated professionals who value accuracy, communication, and teamwork. Step into a role where your efforts help improve programs that make a meaningful difference.

This position supports the Sheriff and Deputy Sheriffs Education and Training Board and the Bureau of Training Services. The role ensures that training programs, certification activities, and program operations are organized, accurate, and aligned with statewide requirements. As a Criminal Justice System Specialist 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Sheriff Liaison: Communicate with sheriffs and deputies through calls, correspondence, site visits, and personnel reviews
• Contractor Evaluation: Monitor training contractors, observe instruction, resolve program issues, and support quality standards
• Curriculum Development: Assist with building training curricula and review materials to ensure accuracy and alignment with program needs
• Needs Assessment: Use questionnaires, interviews, job reviews, and job task analysis methods to support training evaluations
• Contract Management: Prepare work statements, process purchase order documents, and review related invoices for approval
• Record Systems: Maintain hardcopy and computer-based training records, oversee certification card processes, and recommend improvements

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Criminal Justice System Specialist 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of professional experience in criminal or juvenile justice, law enforcement, or victim services, and a bachelor's degree in the social or behavioral sciences, criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related field; or
• One year of professional experience in criminal or juvenile justice, law enforcement, or victim services, and a master's degree in the social or behavioral sciences, criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

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