Criminal History Specialist
Listed on 2026-01-14
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Government
Government Agency, Government Administration, Data Security
Criminal History Specialist
State of Nebraska – State Patrol – Agency 64
LocationLincoln, NE
Salary$18.548 per hour
Job PostingJR Criminal History Specialist (Open)
Final date to receive applications01-21-2026
Job DescriptionDo you seek a position in a fast‑paced environment that makes a difference in the safety of your community? Are you a detail‑oriented, self‑driven and want to make a difference? If yes, the Nebraska State Patrol Criminal Identification Division NCHIP Team is a great team for you! Join our team to support the highest quality of law enforcement and ensure safe communities in Nebraska.
As a Criminal History Specialist, the primary role of the Administrative Technician is to research records in the Patrol Criminal History system and other criminal justice databases to complete criminal history records.
As the central repository of fingerprint‑based criminal history records for the State of Nebraska, under immediate to general supervision, the NCHIP (National Criminal History Improvement Program) team is responsible for the accuracy of the Patrol Criminal History Database (PCH), which is the database housing our state's criminal history information. This position is responsible for manually reviewing, verifying, and modifying fingerprint‑based criminal history records to ensure accuracy per state statute, prior to dissemination to authorized requestors.
The information contained within PCH is sent to the FBI's Interstate Identification Index (III) via the Combined Law Enforcement Information Network (CLEIN) Message Switch for nationwide availability of Nebraska criminal history information. Additional state downstream systems that utilize PCH include the Nebraska Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) and the Nebraska Fusion Information Network (NFIN). Nebraska criminal history information retained in the PCH database is used by the public, law enforcement, licensing agencies, and varying criminal justice agencies at the local, state, and national level.
Criminal history records are accessed, reviewed, updated, and disseminated for employment purposes, professional licenses, handgun and explosive permits, and firearm purchases— all vital to public safety. This position collaborates with team members, FBI, and various criminal justice agencies to ensure the PCH database is being properly utilized.
Duties include processing criminal and non‑criminal records; researching, maintaining, and verifying arrest records for entry into the Criminal History Database System for access by law enforcement agencies, court systems, etc. Process criminal records by requesting, accepting, processing, and verifying information from arresting agencies and court dispositions. Utilize the Patrol Criminal History and other criminal justice databases, as well as telephone and fax.
Process teletype record checks by receiving, sorting, and disseminating criminal history information over the teletype system. Foster and maintain positive relationships between the Nebraska State Patrol and criminal justice agencies along with our public customers. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Coursework/training or experience related to research, presentation, or publication in an area related to the programs or functions of the employing agency; business administration; accounting; customer service; and/or technical support work, including use of computer software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and database management.
Preferred Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Coursework/training or experience in entering/maintaining alpha and numeric fields, research, customer service, and the use of a personal computer, associated software, and office equipment. Criminal Justice background experience or Criminal Justice degree. A working knowledge of Nebraska computerized criminal justice systems such as PCH, JUSTICE, NCJIS, etc. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office word processing tools and spreadsheets, office equipment and computer hardware.
Great attention to detail, and time management skills. Exceptional customer service, including the ability to…
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