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Program Specialist

State of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 2/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2025

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Hiring Agency :

State Patrol - Agency 64

Location : Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate : 20.023

Job Posting :

JR2025-00013459 Program Specialist (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed) :

02-27-2025

Job Description :

This position, under the NSP Professional Standards Division, assists the Administrative Programs Manager II with managing the Combined Law Enforcement Information Network (CLEIN). CLEIN supports over 100 Nebraska law enforcement and criminal justice agencies in accessing federal and state databases like NCIC, N-DEx, Nlets, and others.

Responsibilities :

  • Prepare and deliver NCIC and Nlets training to students for certification.
  • Conduct triennial policy audits for FBI compliance.
  • Review data accuracy for NCIC entries and CLEIN transactions.
  • Troubleshoot NCIC / Nlets error transactions.
  • Monitor agency compliance with FBI policies on CLEIN access.
  • Provide policy guidance and support to NSP and partner agencies.
  • Liaise with other NSP Divisions, the DMV, and other CLEIN partners.
  • Coordinate with terminal agency coordinators and criminal justice administrators.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications : Associate degree in public or business administration, accounting, or any discipline related to the work assigned. One year of experience in administrative, business management or technical support work including collecting and interpreting statistical, financial, program, or administrative data; or interpreting laws, rules, regulations, and processes. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Must be able to travel throughout the state and nationwide (at times, overnight) when necessary
  • Must attend Instructor Development Training within first 6 months of employment
  • NCIC knowledge and certification
  • Prior work in a related field (public safety, dispatching, etc.)
  • A working knowledge of CLEIN, mission, purpose, and operation
  • A knowledge of CJ systems, an understanding of their missions, purpose, and operation, including NCIC, N-DEx, NICS, NLETS, Patrol Criminal History, and NCJIS (Nebraska Criminal Justice Information System)
  • A basic understanding and awareness of IT networking
  • Ability to lift minor objects
  • Other : Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute to your applicant information. Failure to complete all areas of your employment application may result in your application being disqualified from our selection process. Regular and reliable attendance is expected. Valid driver's license required. If selected for this position, you must meet the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services employment eligibility requirements by completing an EEV (I-9) Form. The agency does not sponsor H1-B Visa's. Applicants will be screened for a record of criminal activity and criminal history using a fingerprint-based check before a final offer of employment is made. Applicants must be free of felony convictions. Applicants cannot maintain a continuous association or dealings with persons, groups, or organizations that they know, or should know are persons or groups or organizations under criminal investigation or indictment or who have a reputation for present, ongoing involvement in felonious or criminal behavior. Applicant must successfully complete an extensive background screening prior to being employed, which includes completion of a Personal History Questionnaire. Selection process will include an interview.

    Knowledge in :

  • Procedures used to enter and retrieve confidential information from NCIC, NLETS, and other criminal justice systems
  • Computer terminology and computer terminal operation, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, the State's central computer information management system, NCJIS
  • Ability to :

  • Effectively communicate to exchange information, audit, investigate, research findings and conclusions, and maintain cooperative work relationships
  • Display initiative and commitment towards completing assignments
  • Be detail oriented / organized
  • Apply methods and instructions pertinent to the collection, analysis, and dissemination / presentation of data
  • Identify trends and activities
  • Create and summarize data into charts, timelines, graphs, tables, and narrative reports.
  • Operate computer terminals, office equipment, and communications center equipment.
  • Benefits

    We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

    Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit : https : / / statejobs.nebraska.gov / index.html#benefits

    Equal Opportunity Statement

    The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

    Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

    Salary : $20,023

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