Criminal Justice System Specialist

THE POSITION

The Commission on Crime and Delinquency is seeking a motivated Criminal Justice System Specialist 2 who brings energy and commitment to statewide sheriff training programs. This position gives you the chance to support essential certification processes and strengthen training quality across Pennsylvania. You will work with dedicated professionals who value accuracy, communication, and teamwork. Step into a role where your efforts help improve programs that make a meaningful difference.

The Commission on Crime and Delinquency is seeking a motivated Criminal Justice System Specialist 2 who brings energy and commitment to statewide sheriff training programs. This position gives you the chance to support essential certification processes and strengthen training quality across Pennsylvania. You will work with dedicated professionals who value accuracy, communication, and teamwork. Step into a role where your efforts help improve programs that make a meaningful difference.

This position supports the Sheriff and Deputy Sheriffs Education and Training Board and the Bureau of Training Services. The role ensures that training programs, certification activities, and program operations are organized, accurate, and aligned with statewide requirements. As a Criminal Justice System Specialist 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Sheriff Liaison:
  Communicate with sheriffs and deputies through calls, correspondence, site visits, and personnel reviews
• Contractor Evaluation:
  Monitor training contractors, observe instruction, resolve program issues, and support quality standards
• Curriculum Development:
  Assist with building training curricula and review materials to ensure accuracy and alignment with program needs
• Needs Assessment:
  Use questionnaires, interviews, job reviews, and job task analysis methods to support training evaluations
• Contract Management:
  Prepare work statements, process purchase order documents, and review related invoices for approval
• Record Systems:
  Maintain hardcopy and computer-based training records, oversee certification card processes, and recommend improvements

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework:
  You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
  
  Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:
  
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• One year as a Criminal Justice System Specialist 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) ; or
• Two years of professional experience in criminal or juvenile justice, law enforcement, or victim services, and a bachelor’s degree in the social or behavioral sciences, criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related field; or
• One year of professional experience in criminal or juvenile justice, law enforcement, or victim services, and a master’s degree in the social or behavioral sciences, criminal justice, law…