Criminal Justice Technician 2 (12-1631)

State Of Alaska•Tok, AK

11d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

Criminal Justice Technician 2 (CJT2) is the sole administrative support for the Tok Post, assisting the public, sergeant, and three (3) troopers and serving as the Post's evidence custodian. Administrative duties include in-person and telephonic receptionist duties, accurately entering data into criminal databases, processing criminal paperwork, collecting fees and reconciling cash, ensuring payroll is completed correctly and timely, and ordering and maintaining post supplies. Evidence custodian duties include receiving, storing and managing the property, maintaining the chain of custody for all evidence including weapons, drugs and drug paraphernalia, currency, sensitive documents, vehicles and bio-hazards, and managing and providing evidentiary discovery to the District Attorney's Office. As a CJT2 you will have full proficiency in chain of custody duties. OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE: Our mission is public safety - preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime and protect life and property. All positions within the Alaska State Troopers support or carry out this mission. While the commissioned Troopers are on the front lines, the civilian staff work just as hard ensuring everything behind the scenes runs smoothly and maintains the necessary integrity. We are the backbone of our team and value attention to detail, accuracy, integrity, timeliness and thoroughness of work, as well as dedication to the mission of D Detachment and DPS. THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM: You will enjoy many benefits by joining our team: As a member of one of the most unique law enforcement agencies in the nation, you will be part of a team that embraces the core values of loyalty, integrity, courage, compassion, leadership and accountability. Troopers in this small office value the CJT2 and the support this position provides, which is demonstrated by the team's shared camaraderie and mutual respect. Serving as the hub for Tok Post, the CJT2 is often the first point of contact for the public as well as the “go-to-” person for the Tok troopers. In addition to working in a valued and meaningful position, this State of Alaska CJT2 receives competitive health and retirement benefits, paid personal leave with generous leave accrual, and twelve (12) paid holidays. THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT: Co-located with DMV at 1314 Alaska Highway, the Tok Trooper Post has a private entrance for employees. The CJT2's desk is in an open area behind the public counter, near the sergeant's office and trooper's squad room but separated from the prisoner holding cells. The public counter is separated by a window and the front door can be locked and unlocked remotely. You often will be the only person in the office with troopers in and out throughout your day. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: THE DESIRED COMPETENCIES MUST BE REFLECTED IN YOUR EXPERIENCE LISTED IN YOUR JOB APPLICATION PROFILE TO PROCEED IN THE HIRING PROCESS: Attention to Detail: Demonstrates accuracy when performing work and conscientious about attending to details. Clerical: Knowledge of filing, typing, entering data, maintaining records, and using and completing forms. Computer Skills: Significant knowledge of computers systems, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. Organizational Skills: Displays a high level of effort, commitment and initiative towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior. Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement. In addition, the successful CJT2 will possess the following: Experience working with and maintaining the integrity of confidential and sensitive 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. More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website: http://dps.alaska.gov/

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.

Nice To Haves

Attention to Detail: Demonstrates accuracy when performing work and conscientious about attending to details.
Clerical: Knowledge of filing, typing, entering data, maintaining records, and using and completing forms.
Computer Skills: Significant knowledge of computers systems, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
Organizational Skills: Displays a high level of effort, commitment and initiative towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior.
Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
Experience working with and maintaining the integrity of confidential and sensitive information

Responsibilities

Criminal Justice Technician 2 (CJT2) is the sole administrative support for the Tok Post, assisting the public, sergeant, and three (3) troopers and serving as the Post's evidence custodian.
Administrative duties include in-person and telephonic receptionist duties, accurately entering data into criminal databases, processing criminal paperwork, collecting fees and reconciling cash, ensuring payroll is completed correctly and timely, and ordering and maintaining post supplies.
Evidence custodian duties include receiving, storing and managing the property, maintaining the chain of custody for all evidence including weapons, drugs and drug paraphernalia, currency, sensitive documents, vehicles and bio-hazards, and managing and providing evidentiary discovery to the District Attorney's Office.
As a CJT2 you will have full proficiency in chain of custody duties.