Criminal Justice Specialist (12-4248)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Criminal Justice Specialist is the primary supervisor of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Unit and oversees its core functions. The position conducts regular data quality audits, provides training on NICS record processing, and applies advanced expertise to analyze and resolve complex, unusual, or sensitive records involving multiple agencies. The specialist also serves as the primary liaison with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) NICS Section.

The NICS unit supports public safety by researching and coding Misdemeanor Crimes of Domestic Violence cases to identify offender-victim relationships in accordance with federal guidelines. The unit also researches and reviews involuntary mental commitments, probation conditions, and other state firearm prohibitions, ensuring eligible entries are accurately recorded in the NICS Indices to support FBI firearm eligibility assessments.

This position is located in the Department of Public Safety Headquarters building in East Anchorage. The office is co-located with other NICS unit staff to encourage collaboration. This recruitment is open to Alaska residents only. The successful candidate must pass a fingerprint-based criminal history background check, have no felony or misdemeanor convictions, not be a fugitive from justice, and sign a confidentiality agreement.

Requirements

• Alaska residency; this recruitment is open to Alaska residents only.
• Meet one of the following minimum qualification paths: a bachelor's degree from an accredited college; an associate's degree from an accredited college in Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies, Justice, or a closely related field; two years of advanced paraprofessional experience supporting professional law enforcement staff in the development, analysis, and implementation of a law enforcement, public safety, or criminal justice program; or four years of advanced or supervisory paraprofessional or technical experience supporting criminal justice staff with data or evidence collection, processing, analysis, and reporting.
• An applicant must have no felony or misdemeanor convictions and must not be a fugitive from justice.
• Submit to a fingerprint-based criminal history background check and agree to a confidentiality agreement.
• Complete the application education section and provide transcripts for education used to meet or support minimum qualifications.
• Document relevant work experience in the application, including employer, job title, employment dates, and whether employment was full- or part-time.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Unit and oversee its core functions.
• Conduct regular data quality audits.
• Provide training on NICS record processing.
• Analyze and resolve complex, unusual, or sensitive records involving multiple agencies.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the FBI NICS Section.
• Research and code Misdemeanor Crimes of Domestic Violence cases to identify relationships between offenders and victims in accordance with federal guidelines.
• Research and review involuntary mental commitments, probation conditions, and other state firearm prohibitions.
• Ensure eligible entries are accurately recorded in the NICS Indices to support firearm eligibility assessments.

Benefits

• Opportunity to promote public safety and provide support and technical assistance to law enforcement, criminal justice and non-criminal justice agencies, and the public throughout Alaska.
• Opportunity to develop research and personnel management skills while working with a dedicated, motivated, and dynamic team where team input is encouraged.
• Ample parking, public transportation drop points, and paved trails adjacent to the headquarters building.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level