Criminal Justice Technician 1/2 (PCN 20-0010)

State of Alaska•Palmer, AK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Alaska Department of Corrections, Division of Pretrial, Probation and Parole (DP3), is recruiting a Criminal Justice Technician for the DOC Training Academy in Palmer, Alaska. The position supports academy staff and DP3 employees, including training and certification operations, course development assistance, document preparation, records maintenance, and data compilation. The preferred skill set includes advanced knowledge of, or willingness to learn, databases and systems such as Acadis, Aspire, Articulate, ACOMS, Teams, and SharePoint, as well as DOC policies, procedures, and functions. Creative and excellent writing skills are also preferred. The DP3 Training Academy provides structured, adult-learning-based training to prepare pretrial, probation, and parole professionals to address supervision challenges and support successful community reintegration. The position contributes to training department employees and public safety. It is part of a small, mission-driven team and offers on-the-job training and opportunities to assist in creating training for the department. This position is located in an office environment at the DOC Training Academy in Palmer, alongside academy instructors and staff. It is flexibly staffed at the Criminal Justice Technician 1 or 2 level; the offer level depends on the candidate’s demonstrated competencies. A person hired at level 1 may advance to level 2 after completing the training plan and demonstrating competency.

Requirements

Meet the competency-based minimum qualifications for Criminal Justice Technician 1 or Criminal Justice Technician 2.
For Criminal Justice Technician 1, demonstrate competencies in accountability, computer skills, interpersonal skills, oral and written communication, and problem solving through an appropriate combination of education and/or experience.
For Criminal Justice Technician 2, either successfully complete training under a formally established Criminal Justice Technician 1–2 flexible staffing training plan with the State of Alaska, or demonstrate competencies in integrity/honesty, computer skills, interpersonal skills, oral and written communication, problem solving, and reasoning through an appropriate combination of education and/or experience.
Possess a valid driver's license; proof of licensure is required before reporting for duty.
Pass a criminal history check and required fingerprinting.
Obtain the Department of Public Safety security clearance required to use APSIN.

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge of, or willingness to learn, databases and systems including Acadis, Aspire, Articulate, ACOMS, Teams, and SharePoint.
Knowledge of Department of Corrections policies, procedures, functions, and standards of procedure.
Creative and excellent writing skills.
Attention to detail.
Clerical skills, including filing, typing, data entry, records maintenance, and completing forms.
Flexibility and adaptability to new information, changing conditions, and unexpected obstacles.