Criminal Justice Technician 1/2 (PCN 20-6179)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections, Division of Pretrial, Probation and Parole, is recruiting a flexibly staffed Criminal Justice Technician 1/2 for the Anchorage Pretrial Office in Anchorage, Alaska. The level of the job offer depends on the candidate’s demonstrated competencies. A person hired at the lower level may be promoted after completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work. The position provides advanced technical and clerical support to the Anchorage Pretrial Office, which supervises approximately 700 defendants daily on various forms of pretrial release within the Municipality of Anchorage. The work includes document processing and criminal justice data entry, electronic monitoring installations and releases, urinalysis and PBT testing, and paraprofessional support for law enforcement staff. The technician also maintains Redwood Toxicology program data and randomized testing schedules, assists in monitoring low-risk defendants assigned to the General Supervision bank, and conducts cyclical audits of absconder banks and other databases. The Division’s mission is to enhance Alaska’s safety through fair, evidence-based community supervision that respects individual rights and dignity. Criminal Justice Technicians support public safety, the fair administration of justice, and consistent, accountable supervision. The office describes its environment as dynamic, cohesive, and team-oriented. The Department offers paid training, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license. The position requires fingerprinting and a criminal history check; use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) also requires a Department of Public Safety security clearance.

Requirements

Criminal Justice Technician 1: Any combination of education and/or experience that provides competencies in accountability, computer skills, interpersonal skills, oral and written communication, and problem solving.
Criminal Justice Technician 1: Qualifying experience may include education, work, internship, and/or volunteer experience or service from any combination of fields that sufficiently builds the required competencies.
Criminal Justice Technician 2: Successful completion of training under a formally established Criminal Justice Technician 1-2 flexible staffing training plan with the State of Alaska, or a combination of education and/or experience providing competencies in integrity/honesty, computer skills, interpersonal skills, oral and written communication, problem solving, and reasoning.
Criminal Justice Technician 2: Qualifying experience may include 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.
Must possess a valid driver's license and provide proof before reporting for duty.
Must be fingerprinted and pass a criminal history check.
Use of APSIN requires a security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety; the posting states that clearance may be denied for a felony or misdemeanor conviction or fugitive status.
If selected for an interview, applicants must provide three professional references and their last three performance evaluations.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced technical and clerical support to the Anchorage Pretrial Office, including document processing and criminal justice data entry.
Conduct daily electronic monitoring installations and releases.
Perform urinalysis and PBT testing.
Support law enforcement staff with paraprofessional tasks.
Maintain Redwood Toxicology program data collection and randomized testing schedules.
Assist with monitoring low-risk defendants assigned to the General Supervision bank.
Conduct cyclical audits of absconder banks and other databases.