Job details
Salary $20.75 - $23.56 an hour job type full-time
Full job description
What you will be doing: the criminal justice technician for the western alaska alcohol and narcotics team (waant) is an integral part of the team, working remotely with investigators and processing requests for criminal intelligence information from local, state, and federal agenciesThis position is the cornerstone of the team, providing investigative support while also ensuring the office is adequately stocked, travel is booked, and payroll is correctly processed.
Our organization, mission, and culture: the department of public safety’s mission to ensure public safety drives our team to take illegal drugs and alcohol off the street and ultimately dismantle drug trafficking organizationsYour role is to support the investigators by taking the weight of many administrative and clerical tasks off their plates, so they can be out in the field where their training and expertise are best usedYou will also become familiar with common players in the drug and alcohol trafficking world, able to offer information and insight to investigators throughout their investigations.
The benefits of joining our team: this position is part of a team working in a fast-paced task-force environmentThe incumbent will engage in meaningful and rewarding work with real-time results, enjoy numerous training opportunities, and establish partnerships and working relationships in alaska`s law enforcement.
The working conditions you can expect: this position is situated inside a secure local law enforcement building in anchorageYou will be remotely supporting investigators spread across western alaska, keeping in constant contact with them throughout the day.
Who we are looking for:
Experience working with and maintaining the integrity of confidential/sensitive information.
Strong written, verbal, and detail-oriented communication skills with the ability to research and communicate complex information.
The ability to multi-task in a high-stress environment and prioritize tasks appropriately.
The ability to work independently with minimal supervision while remaining motivated.
The ability to break down a complex task into manageable parts in a systematic way.
The department of public safety strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and propertyAll positions support or carry out the department`s missionIf 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: http://dps.alaska.gov/
Minimum qualifications
Criminal justice technician 1 minimum qualifications (range:12, salary: $20.75 per hour)
Graduation from high school or the equivalent
And
One year of advanced clerical experience.
Or
One year of law enforcement or criminal justice experience equivalent to correctional officer 1, adult probation officer 1, court services officer, juvenile probation officer 1, juvenile justice officer 1, or state trooper recruit with the state of alaska.
Substitution:
Post-secondary education will substitute for the experience on a month-for-month basis (3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equal one month of experience).
Special note:
High school graduation `equivalent` includes a g.e.d., or completion of any basic adult education course of 480 class hours (16 weeks at 30 hours per week), or six months of work experience performing duties related to the job class, or twelve months of work experience involving some routine tasks related to the job in question, or highest grade of school completed plus amount of work experience which totals 12 years.
Criminal justice technician 2 minimum qualifications (range: 14, salary: $23.56 per hour)
One year of paraprofessional experience in criminal justice, juvenile justice, probation, parole, public safety, law enforcement, corrections, court, legal services, law office, social services or public assistance programs or functions.
Or
One year of law enforcement or criminal justice experience equivalent to correctional officer 1, adult probation officer 1, court services officer, juvenile probation officer 1, juvenile justice officer 1 or state trooper recruit with the state of alaska.
Substitution:
Post-secondary education in criminal justice or social sciences will substitute for the required experience on a month-for-month basis (3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equal one month of experience).
Additional required information
Additional required information:
Documents required if selected for interview
If available, three (3) of your most recent performance evaluations.
Transcripts, if used to meet the minimum qualifications.
Three (3) professional references, at least one (1) must be from a current or past supervisor.
Apsin
Please be aware – this position requires the use of the alaska public safety information network (apsin)A security clearance issued by the department of public safety (dps) is necessary to use apsinDps 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 justiceAdditionally, security clearance will be withdrawn if dps discovers that material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial application for security clearance.
Background check
Requires the use of the alaska public safety information network (apsin)The applicant must pass an employment background check, which will include fingerprinting.
Work experience
Applications will be reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are metTherefore, all work experience the applicant is using to meet minimum qualifications for this position must be documented in the application packagePlease include the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether the employment was full or part-timeApplicants who submit application packages that do not provide sufficient information to demonstrate minimum qualifications are met may not advance in the selection process.
Education
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the education section of the applicationIf you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completedCopies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a positionTranscripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview.
Multiple vacancies
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancyThe applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closesInterested 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 465-4095 in juneau or (907) 465-3412 (tty) or correspond with the division of personnel & labor relations at the address aboveThe state of alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
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 areaRequests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
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Contact information
Contact information:
Please contact the hiring manager below with any specific questions about this position:
Shelby carlson shelby.carlson@alaska.gov
Careers with the state of alaska offer many benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the state of alaskaActual 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
MtEdgecumbe 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 trustsContact 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 http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/retirement/index.html for additional information
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
