New Job Criminal Justice Technician 2 (Pcn 124236) In Alaska

The primary duties of the position are to perform administrative and technical work in the review and coding of police reports for Uniform Crime Reporting in the Alaska Records Management System (ARMS). The position works with incident based reporting requirements using the guidelines of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS). The position will assist with system verification and acceptance testing in ARMS when new versions of the application are released to ensure NIBRS reporting is not negatively impacted. The Criminal Records & Identification Bureau is Alaska’s central repository for criminal records. The focus of the NIBRS unit is to compile statistical crime reporting data for the Alaska State Troopers to meet Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) requirements. The work completed by this position supports the mission of the Division to provides technical and specialized services to the Department of Public Safety by providing statistical data about criminal offenses occurring in the State of Alaska and reported to the Troopers. The data provided by the NIBRS unit contributes to an annual analysis of crime in Alaska. The incumbent will work with a team of highly dedicated, hardworking individuals engaged in technical review and analysis of incidents in ARMS. This position provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about statistical analysis specifically and criminal justice information systems in general, the opportunity to develop and expand research and analytical skills, and the ability to increase knowledge reviewing and interpreting federal and state laws, regulations, and policies, all while managing a high volume of work within a team environment. 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 office area is shared with four other Criminal Justice Technician IIs, a Criminal Justice Specialist that supervises the unit, and a Criminal Justice Planner. 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. Upon completion of training and the probationary period, this position may be eligible for teleworking.

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  Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, and sequential approach to address problems or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and utilizing other references and resources, as necessary.
• 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.
• Research: Gathers, organizes, and maintains information, determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about producing consistently accurate work.
• Technical: Uses computers and a variety of computer applications 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.

Special Note:
Valid Driver's License preferred

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Copies of all college transcripts (Unofficial copies are acceptable but must have the institution name/URL listed on the transcript.), if being used to meet the minimum qualification

• A list of three (3) professional references including daytime telephone number and email address; at least two (2) of these must be from a current or former supervisor. Professional is defined as a supervisor or an individual who has direct knowledge of your work performance.
• Copies of your last two (2) performance evaluations or two (2) recent letters of recommendation if performance evaluations are not available.

Contact Information

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 http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/programs/index.html 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)

• 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

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Eleven paid holidays a year
• Gym discounts at participating fitness providers in multiple locations throughout the state.

See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/ghlb/employee/health/gymListing.html for additional information