Criminal Justice Technician II

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

This recruitment is open to Alaska residents only. Applicants must meet the Alaska Residency Requirement.

The primary duties of this 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 the 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 a person is not unduly denied the right to purchase a firearm while ensuring persons with prohibitive criminal history records are denied the right to purchase a firearm.

The Criminal Records & Identification Bureau is Alaska’s central repository for criminal records and serves as the primary point of contact for the Department of Public Safety with the Federal Bureau of Investigation NICS program regarding the screening of firearms purchases pursuant to the Brady Act. The work of this unit improves, updates, and makes available accurate information about misdemeanor domestic violence convictions that may qualify as firearms prohibitors under federal law.

This position supports the mission of the Division to provide technical and specialized services to the Department of Public Safety, other law enforcement agencies, and the public by ensuring state criminal history records are complete and accurate in the national database and NICS Indices.

The incumbent will work with a highly dedicated team engaged in extensive research and analysis of criminal history records, ensuring expedited processing of research requests from the FBI, protecting the public, and reducing delays for authorized purchasers. This position offers an excellent opportunity to learn about criminal history records and criminal justice information systems, develop and expand research and analytical skills, and deepen knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and codes—all while managing a high volume of work within a collaborative environment.

This position is located in East Anchorage in the Department of Public Safety (DPS) Headquarters building at 5700 East Tudor Road. Office space consists of individual workstations in an open area shared with two other Criminal Justice Technicians II. The Chugach Mountains provide a scenic backdrop, ample parking is available, and public transportation drop points are directly in front of the building.

• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• 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 and data; analyzes information and draws accurate conclusions.
• Integrity/Honesty: Maintains high standards of ethical conduct, is trustworthy, and understands the impact of violating these standards.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrates friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, and cultural sensitivity while building effective relationships.
• Oral and Written Communication: Communicates information clearly and convincingly, considering audience and context.

Successful completion of the Criminal Justice Technician I–II training plan with the State of Alaska, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required competencies. Transcripts or certification must be submitted to verify educational credentials.

Applications will be reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Provide employer name, job title, dates of employment, and whether the position was full or part-time for all relevant…