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 Department of Public Safety, Division of Statewide Services, is recruiting for a Criminal Justice Specialist to work in the Sex Offender Registration unit. This position conducts research using a variety of criminal justice databases, both confidential and public, to assess statutory compliance with state registration requirements, to include reviewing other states’ statutes as well as federal law to assess similarities with state laws requiring registration. Outreach and training with statewide law enforcement, prosecutors, probation officers, and other states’ sex offender registration offices will be ongoing as part of the administration and day to day operation of the unit. The position will review the criminal records of convicted sex offenders to make initial assessments about registration durations; provide support to criminal justice agencies filing charges for failure to register cases; oversee and manage data entry and case management of registration records; collect and process biometric data from the registrants to include fingerprints and photographs; and testify at court hearings for failure to register cases.

OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE:

The Criminal Records & Identification Bureau manages the state’s sex offender registration program. The sex offender registration website is maintained by the unit and used by criminal justice agencies, employment and licensing agencies, and the public who rely on the information being accurate and complete. The Criminal Justice Specialist position is critical to managing the high volume of registrations received by the office and for entering registration information into the states’ database, on the public website, and into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database. This position is responsible for conducting record audits and validations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of registration records, providing support to law enforcement/prosecutors regarding non-compliant registrants, and to provide training and technical assistance to law enforcement, registrants, and the public. The efforts of the unit help ensure the state and national sex offender registries are as complete as possible, and records are readily available for members of the public, employers, licensing agencies, and criminal justice agencies as required by law.

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 also provides an excellent opportunity to further develop research and data analytic skills while working with a dedicated, motivated, and dynamic group where team input is encouraged.

THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT:

This position is located in East Anchorage in the Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Headquarters’ building located at 5700 East Tudor Road. Office space consists of individual workstations in an open area to encourage collaborative efforts. The Chugach Mountains provide the backdrop for the building and ample parking is available; public transportation drop points are located directly in front of the building and paved trails are located right next to the building.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, and sequential approach to examine information or a situation in detail to identify key or important elements; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound reasoning and judgment to draw conclusions and evaluate alternatives; and make recommendations on a course of action.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; and is motivated to achieve.
• Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering and evaluating relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Performance Measurement: Knowledge of the principles and methods for evaluating program or organizational performance using metrics and outcomes, goals setting, and performance review and improvement.
• Technical: Knowledge of database software and applications; ability to use computers and a variety of computer applications and software to retrieve, analyze, process, and store information
  
  

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

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

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.



AT TIME OF INTERVIEW
At time of interview, please provide:

• A copy of academic transcripts if using education to meet the minimum qualifications
• Three (3) professional references with current contact information. Two of the professional references must be current or former supervisors.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

• Ability to utilize critical thinking when researching complex data from multiple sources, to analyze all facts of a situation, to draw logical conclusions, and to make a successful recommendation regarding a course of action based on that analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines; experience must demonstrate effective time management skills and flexibility in managing workloads to ensure projects are completed by established deadlines and the final work product is completed with an extremely high degree of accuracy.
• Experience working effectively in a team setting with individuals from a variety of backgrounds at different levels in the organization to achieve goals and objectives in a changing environment.
• Experience evaluating program or organizational performance using metrics and outcomes, goals setting, and performance review to assess program performance and to make recommendations for improvement.
• Experience communicating complex legal or technical information to a variety of audiences, both verbally and in writing, to include making presentations and writing reports.

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.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

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:


Lorena Bukovich
Criminal Justice Specialist
907 269-5550
lorena.bukovichl@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 orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (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

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