Criminal History Specialist

Hiring Agency:
State Patrol – Agency 64

Location:

Lincoln, NE – Hiring Rate: $18.965

The State of Nebraska maintains the Patrol Criminal History Database (PCH), which stores fingerprint‑based criminal history records. This role is responsible for manually reviewing, verifying, and modifying records to ensure accuracy before they are disseminated to authorized requestors. The database feeds the FBI’s Interstate Identification Index (III) via the CLEIN Message Switch and is used by other systems such as NCJIS and NFIN.

The position collaborates with the FBI, criminal justice agencies, and the public to maintain the integrity of the PCH.

• Process criminal and non‑criminal records: request, accept, process, and verify information from arresting agencies and court dispositions.
• Maintain arrest record entries for the Criminal History Database System, ensuring accurate data for law‑enforcement, court, and agency access.
• Use the Patrol Criminal History and other criminal justice databases, telephone, fax, and teletype systems to disseminate criminal history information.
• Foster and maintain positive relationships between the Nebraska State Patrol and criminal justice agencies and public customers.
• Conduct Nebraska‑based criminal history background checks and other duties as assigned.

• Coursework, training, or experience related to research, presentation, or publication in a field that supports the agency’s functions; business administration; accounting; customer service; or technical support work.
• Proficiency with computer software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database management.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Valid driver’s license or independent authorized transportation.
• U.S. citizenship or immigration status that permits employment.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in entering and maintaining alpha and numeric fields, customer service, and use of personal computers and office equipment.
• Criminal justice background experience or a degree in Criminal Justice.
• Working knowledge of Nebraska computerized criminal justice systems such as PCH, JUSTICE, NCJIS.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office word processing tools, spreadsheets, office equipment, and computer hardware.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and customer‑service skills.
• Exceptional ability to handle inbound and outbound calls from customers and agencies.

• A required background check based on fingerprints.
• Completing a Personal History Questionnaire as part of the extensive screening process.
• Licensing to utilize the Combined Law Enforcement Information Network (CLEIN) Message Switch and compliance with CJIS policies and 28 CFR 20.36.
• Vision must be correctable to a range that allows reading detailed database information and viewing data on computer terminals.
• No felony convictions and no continuous association with persons or organizations under criminal investigation.

The State of Nebraska offers a comprehensive compensation package, including pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities. Eligibility may vary by position and employment status. For more information on benefits, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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