Criminal Justice Technician 2 (12-4236)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

12h • Onsite

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

• Successful completion of training under a formally established Criminal Justice Technician 1-2 flexible staffing training plan with the State of Alaska; OR 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.
• Fingerprint based criminal history background check.
• Agreement of confidentiality concerning the work commonly encountered within the Department of Public Safety.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about producing consistently accurate work.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and technical work in the review and coding of police reports for Uniform Crime Reporting in the Alaska Records Management System (ARMS).
• Work with incident based reporting requirements using the guidelines of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS).
• 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.

Benefits

• Excellent opportunity to learn more about statistical analysis specifically and criminal justice information systems in general.
• Opportunity to develop and expand research and analytical skills.
• Ability to increase knowledge reviewing and interpreting federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.
• Managing a high volume of work within a team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed