Criminal Justice System Specialist

The Commission on Crime and Delinquency is seeking a Criminal Justice System Specialist 2 who brings energy and focus to important training and program support work. This position lets you play a key role in strengthening the quality of constable training across the state. You will join a team that values clear communication, strong organization, and a desire to make programs better each day.

Step into a role where your skills help move meaningful initiatives forward.

• Training Materials:
  Write, prepare, organize, and distribute packets, reports, newsletters, minutes, and correspondence for Board and agency use
• Meeting Coordination:
  Arrange meetings, manage scheduling details, and coordinate with fiscal staff for contracts and billing
• Curriculum Support:
  Assist with developing training curricula, review contractor-developed materials, and recommend improvements
• Needs Assessment:
  Use questionnaires, interviews, and job task analysis methods to review training needs and support program planning
• Contract Oversight:
  Develop work statements, review invoices, and evaluate contractor performance to ensure quality training delivery
• Record Management:
  Maintain hard copy and computer-based training records, conduct research, respond to inquiries, and support other programs as needed

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 enforcement, or a related field ; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• You must pass a background investigation.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

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