Criminal Justice Technician II

The recruitment is exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358).

Alaska Residency Requirement
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Alaska residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska residency requirements to be considered for employment at this time.

The primary duties of the position are to identify, research, analyze, and update criminal history records that may impact an offender’s legal right to possess a firearm under federal law, and to enter results of the completed research into the National Instant Background Check System (NICS) Indices for expedited evaluation of prospective firearms transfers/purchases. The incumbent will access a variety of confidential criminal justice databases as well as use publicly available sources as part of the research process.

This research ensures that persons are not unduly denied the right to purchase a firearm while preventing prohibited persons from doing so.

The Criminal Records & Identification Bureau is Alaska’s central repository for criminal records and the primary point of contact for the Federal Bureau of Investigation NICS program regarding the screening of firearms purchases pursuant to the Brady Act. The unit serves to improve, update, and make available accurate information about the status of misdemeanor domestic violence convictions that may qualify as firearm prohibitors.

The work supports the mission of the Division to provide technical and specialized services to the Department of Public Safety and other law‑enforcement agencies.

The position offers an opportunity to work with a dedicated team, learn about criminal history records and criminal justice information systems, develop research and analytical skills, and expand knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and codes while managing a high volume of work within a collaborative environment.

Located in East Anchorage at 5700 East Tudor Road. Office space consists of individual workstations in an open area shared with two other Criminal Justice Technician IIs. The building is backed by the Chugach Mountains, has ample parking, and is near public transportation drop points and paved trails.

• Computer Skills
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  Proficient with computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems.
• Problem Solving
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  Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
• Reasoning
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  Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; makes correct inferences and draws accurate conclusions.
• Integrity/Honesty
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  Maintains high ethical standards and understands the impact of violating these standards.
• Interpersonal Skills
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  Friendly, courteous, and empathetic; develops effective relationships with people from varied backgrounds.
• Oral and Written Communication
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  Expresses information clearly and convincingly to varied audiences.

Success 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 experience that provides the applicant with the competencies listed above.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education
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Documentation showing that foreign credentials are at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education is required.

• A cover letter is NOT required.
• A list of three professional references (including daytime phone number and email). At least two must be from current or former supervisors.
• Copies of last two performance evaluations or two recent letters of recommendation.
• If using post‑secondary education to meet the minimum qualifications, a copy of your transcript(s). Unofficial copies are acceptable if the institution name/URL is listed.
• Submission of a fingerprint‑based criminal history background check. Applicants with criminal convictions will not move forward.
• Agreement to a confidentiality agreement concerning internal work processes.

This recruitment may be used for more than one vacancy. The applicant pool may be used for future vacancies for up to 90 days after this recruitment closes.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Jeremy Simmons
Criminal Justice Specialist
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