Criminal Justice Technician

Criminal Justice Technician ½ Flex Position

This Criminal Justice Technician ½ Flex position is one of two positions that support the Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU). This position directly supports investigators within their areas of research, criminal intelligence, parcel interdiction, and case development and management. Duties will vary widely from tracking assets seized by the Unit, assisting investigators with case development, researching information pertaining to criminal history checks, as well as administrative tasks such as payroll, travel coordinating, and compiling statistical reports.

The mission of the SDEU is to interdict and seize alcohol and controlled substances that are illegally distributed throughout Alaska. The Department of Public Safety's mission is to ensure public safety drives our team to take illegal drugs and alcohol off the street and ultimately dismantle drug trafficking organizations. Your role is to support the investigators by taking the weight of many administrative and clerical tasks off their plates, so they can be out in the field where their training and expertise are best used.

You will also become familiar with common players in the drug and alcohol trafficking world and will be able to offer information and insight to investigators throughout their investigations.

This position is part of a team working in a fast-paced task-force environment. The incumbent will engage in meaningful and rewarding work with real-time results, enjoy numerous training opportunities, and establish partnerships and working relationships in Alaska's law enforcement.

This position is situated in a secure office space within the Ted Stevens International Airport. You will enjoy the high energy atmosphere of the airport with a window view of airplanes taking off throughout the day. The work environment is close-knit and collaborative.

What we are looking for:

• Information Management: Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems.
• Investigation: Knowledge of the guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with investigation, including interviewing, evidence detection, locating, gathering, and handling, and drawing appropriate factual inferences and conclusions. Provide oral or written reports of findings. Presenting evidence and providing testimony.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, considering the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

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. More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

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