Criminal Justice Technician

Introduction

Recruitment exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358).

Open to Alaska residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements.

This position researches various criminal records from local and state agencies and processes arrest and disposition information into the state’s criminal history repository. The candidate coordinates and responds to record‑review requests from the department, criminal justice agencies, and the public, and works with law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, courts, and correctional facilities to obtain source documents for criminal history events.

The Criminal Records Unit processes all disposition information into the state’s criminal history repository. The repository is used by criminal justice and non‑criminal justice agencies throughout Alaska and nationwide, and the information maintained is critical for public safety and decision‑making.

Joining our team offers an opportunity to promote public safety and provide technical assistance to law enforcement, other criminal justice agencies, non‑criminal justice agencies, and the public throughout Alaska. The position provides an excellent opportunity to further develop research skills while working with a dedicated, motivated, and dynamic group where team input is encouraged.

Located in East Anchorage in the Department of Public Safety’s Headquarters building at 5700 East Tudor Road. The setting includes the Chugach Mountains, ample parking, public transportation drop points directly in front of the building, and paved trails adjacent to the building. Individual office space is co‑located with other Criminal Records Unit staff to encourage team building and collaboration.

Please ensure that these competencies are clearly reflected in the work experience sections of the application:

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
  :
  Uses a logical, systematic, and sequential approach to manage situations; identifies problems; determines the accuracy and relevance of information; and uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.
• Attention to Detail
  :
  Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about producing consistently accurate results.
• Research
  :
  Gathers, organizes, and maintains information, determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods.

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

• Accountability:
  Accepts responsibility for own actions, decides ethically, and demonstrates commitment to efficient and cost‑effective work.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Shows friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness; develops and maintains effective relationships with others, including difficult or distressed individuals; respects cultural diversity.
• Oral and Written Communication:
  Expresses information clearly and convincingly, takes audience into account, and listens and responds appropriately.
• Problem Solving:
  Identifies problems; evaluates alternatives; and makes recommendations.

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:
  Maintains organizational integrity, displays high ethical standards, and is trustworthy.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Shows friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness; develops and maintains effective relationships with individuals from varied backgrounds; respects cultural diversity.
• Oral and Written Communication:
  Expresses information clearly and convincingly; assumes audience perspectives; listens and responds appropriately.
• Problem Solving:
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