What are the responsibilities and job description for the Criminal Justice Technician 1/2 Flex position at State of Alaska?

Salary : $23.00 - $26.12 Hourly

Location : Ketchikan, AK

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 48603

Department : Public Safety

Division : Statewide Services

Opening Date : 01 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 13 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Alaska

Division : Statewide Services

Position Open To : Alaska Residents Only

Bargaining Unit : General Government

Range : 12 / 14

Job Description

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.

Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

The Criminal Justice Technician 1 (CJT1) works under direction to provide routine support of essential services to assist in the daily operation of the Department of Public Safety's Statewide Services Online Reporting System and CJIS Record Validations. The CJT1 will provide non-complex technical and administrative support to the general public, law enforcement users, and administrators of these applications. The position performs on-the-job training to learn to adequately assist in the support of law enforcement applications.

The Criminal Justice Technician 2 (CJT2) works independently to provide a variety of advanced paraprofessional support to essential services for the daily maintenance and operation of the Department of Public Safety's Statewide Services Online Reporting System and CJIS Record Validations. The CJT2 will provide advanced technical and administrative support to the general public, law enforcement users, and administrators of these applications.

OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE :

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. As a member of DPS, you would be instrumental in ensuring this mission is met by providing direct support for law enforcement activities.

THE BENEFITS OF 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 as you serve Alaska. In this fast-paced environment, you will have the opportunity to develop research and analysis skills while working with an extraordinary team of civilian and commissioned professionals where team input is encouraged.

THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT : This position is located in the city of Ketchikan in Southeast Alaska. The physical office location is in the Alaska State Troopers A-South Post, located at 7366 N. Tongass Hwy. The daily work environment consists of individual workstations in a dedicated office of task-driven individuals within the Trooper facility. The incumbent will work closely with team members to support the mission of processing online reports, validating CJIS records, and supporting DPS staff.

WHO 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 make recommendations.
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.
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

CRIMINAL JUSTICE 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.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECHNICIAN 2

Successful completion of training under a formally established Criminal Justice Technician 1-2 flexible staffing training plan with the State of Alaska;

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.

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 criminal justice, 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

FLEXIBLY STAFFED

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.

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

COVER LETTER

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

ALASKA PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATION NETWORK

This position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN). A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety is necessary to use APSIN. 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, a security clearance will be withdrawn if DPS discovers that material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial application or security clearance.

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.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.

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 (907) 465-4095 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.

NOTICE

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WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.

Contact Information

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager :

Lisa Martinez-Adams

Criminal Justice Specialist

Statewide Services-RMS Unit-Dept. of Public Safety

Phone : 97-228-4027

lisa.martinez-adams@alaska.gov

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 (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

Salary : $23 - $26

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