Criminal Justice Planner

Summary Statement

The incumbent in this class monitors subgrant programs for compliance with State and Federal regulations and provides staff support to the subcommittees of the Delaware Criminal Justice Council.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Assists Council in identifying problems with Criminal Justice agencies and develops methods of resolving same.
• Monitors agency subgrant programs for compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Develops and drafts operating policies and procedures for proposed programs.
• Trains and orients user agency staff in the policies, procedures and usage of programs.
• Staffs committees and task forces involved in the research and/or investigation of issues involving Criminal Justice agencies.

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Knowledge of criminal justice research which includes systematic study to discover and establish facts.
• Knowledge of interacting with criminal justice organizations such as law enforcement, courts, corrections, parole boards, community groups, or local governments.
• Knowledge of program evaluation which includes evaluating programs and services to identify problems, determine compliance and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency to ensure program goals and overall objectives are met.
• Knowledge of recommending alternatives, improvements, courses of action and other changes based on findings.
• Knowledge of developing policies or procedures.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E‑Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

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