Criminal Justice Planner

Job Description

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

This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Serve as the statewide subject matter expert and lead trainer on domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, child abuse, and human trafficking, with a primary focus on training law enforcement professionals across Alaska.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver comprehensive, evidence-based training programs for law enforcement, victim services, and criminal justice partners across Alaska.
• Lead program management activities, including policy development, implementation, review of statutory changes, and technical assistance to statewide stakeholders.
• Supervise staff by planning, assigning, and monitoring work; setting priorities; evaluating performance; and supporting employee development, with authority to recommend or take action on hiring, promotion, discipline, discharge, or grievance matters.
• Oversee federal VAWA STOP grant components, including budgeting, reporting, and monitoring compliance and program outcomes.

OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE:

The Division of Victim Assistance & Forensic Science is dedicated to upholding the rights of victims of crime and providing victim-centered support to those impacted by crime. We strengthen Alaska's criminal justice system through science, training, and services that enhance public safety, prevention efforts, and community trust. Your work in this role directly supports statewide consistency, best-practice response, and long-term improvements in victim services and justice outcomes.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:
You will join a mission-driven division committed to strengthening safety, justice, and victim-centered responses for some of Alaska's most vulnerable citizens. This role provides opportunities for leadership, professional growth, and statewide impact through training, program development, and policy work that directly supports law enforcement and their response to violent crimes. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary partners including local, state, federal, tribal, and especially law enforcement agencies across Alaska.

You will help improve investigative consistency, enhance officer readiness through evidence-based training, and contribute to safer outcomes for both victims and responders. Most importantly, your work strengthens community safety by improving Alaska's coordinated response to domestic violence, sexual assault, and related crimes.

THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT:

This position is located at the Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (Crime Lab), 4805 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, in Anchorage, nestled at the foot of the beautiful Chugach Mountains. The daily work environment consists of a small team of task-driven individuals. The incumbent will work closely with team members to support the mission. Travel will be required to fulfill job duties.

Work outside of normal business hours may be needed on occasion.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Technical Expertise – Applies specialized knowledge of criminal justice and victim-centered practices to develop training, interpret policy, and support statewide stakeholders.

• Analytical Thinking – Evaluates data, statutes, and program outcomes to identify needs, solve problems, and guide evidence-based improvements.

• Leadership & Supervision – Leads and develops staff, sets clear expectations, and collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary teams across the state.

The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. All positions support or carry out the Department's mission. If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths, please consider joining our team.

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

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