Criminal Justice Information Specialist 2 (In-Training)

State of Washington • Thurston County – Other, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Criminal Justice Information Specialist (CJIS) supports the organization’s mission by receiving electronic disposition entries into the Washington State Identification System (WASIS) criminal history database from court systems. The position uses available resources to research open dispositions to ensure complete and accurate criminal history record information (CHRI) for dissemination upon request to law enforcement, criminal justice agencies, public and private sector employers, and the general public.

Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1 year of experience maintaining or processing criminal history or offender records, grievance files, administrative files, medical files, parole files, counselor or custody files, in a governmental law enforcement office, court setting, or an adult or juvenile correctional agency.
• Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation including a polygraph examination due to the confidential nature of the work.
• Must maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• 1 college level coursework in criminal justice, business administration, accounting, social science, or a related field will substitute one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply special knowledge of statutes, policies, and procedures to evaluate, process, and disseminate complex/technical criminal history record information and sex/kidnapping offender registration (CHRI/SOR) which includes fingerprint arrest cards, dispositions, judgment and sentence documents, court orders and CHRI background requests from attorneys, prosecutors, criminal justice, state/federal agencies, and the private/public sector.
• Research, investigate, and resolve dispositions that need clarification.
• Reconcile WASIS RAPsheet with the FBI III.
• Complete deliverables for National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) federal grants
• Interact with and provide information to law enforcement agencies, criminal justice agencies, non-criminal justice agencies, public and private sector employers, and the general public throughout the state and outside of the state, regarding Washington State Patrol CHRI/SOR related topics.
• Assist in testing changes to criminal history record databases and train new employees.
• Provide guidance on compiling, maintaining, correcting, and disseminating CHRI in conjunction with the Criminal Justice Information Specialist 3 (internal trainer).
• Serve as subject matter expert in the absence of unit Lead to criminal and non-criminal justice agencies and the public.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Telework options
• Infants at Work Program
• Continuous growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
• Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01.
• Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED