# Criminal Justice Specialist (12-1826) — Public Safety · Alaska Jobs [← The Board](https://alaskajobs.org/) · [Public safety jobs](https://alaskajobs.org/jobs/public-safety) # Criminal Justice Specialist (12-1826) Public Safety - **Location** — Anchorage, AK - **Salary** — $31.82 Hourly (Range 16) - **Type** — Full Time - **Open to** — Alaska Residents Only - **Bargaining unit** — General Government - **Timing** — Year-round - **Posted** — 2026-08-24 - **Closes** — 2026-09-03 - **Source** — Workplace Alaska (State of Alaska) (synced) Job Description The recruitment is exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358) This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet A laska Residency Requirement s in order to be considered for employment at this time. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: The Department of Public Safety, Division of Statewide Services, is recruiting for a Criminal Justice Specialist to work in the Sex Offender Registration unit. This position conducts research using a variety of criminal justice databases, both confidential and public, to assess statutory compliance with state registration requirements, to include reviewing other states’ statutes as well as federal law to assess similarities with state laws requiring registration. Outreach and training with statewide law enforcement, prosecutors, probation officers, and other states’ sex offender registration offices will be ongoing as part of the administration and day to day operation of the unit. The position will review the criminal records of convicted sex offenders to make initial assessments about registration durations; provide support to criminal justice agencies filing charges for failure to register cases; oversee and manage data entry and case management of registration records; collect and process biometric data from the registrants to include fingerprints and photographs; and testify at court hearings for failure to register cases. OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE: The Criminal Records and Identification Bureau manages the state’s sex offender registration program. The sex offender registration website is maintained by the unit and used by criminal justice agencies, employment and licensing agencies, and the public who rely on the information being accurate and complete. The Criminal Justice Specialist position is critical to managing the high volume of registrations received by the office and for entering registration information into the states’ database, on the public website, and into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database. This position is responsible for conducting record audits and validations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of registration records, providing support to law enforcement/prosecutors regarding non-compliant registrants, and to provide training and technical assistance to law enforcement, registrants, and the public. The efforts of the unit help ensure the state and national sex offender registries are as complete as possible, and records are readily available for members of the public, employers, licensing agencies, and criminal justice agencies as required by law. THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM: Joining our team provides an opportunity to promote public safety and to provide support and technical assistance to law enforcement, other criminal justice agencies, non-criminal justice agencies, and the public throughout the state. This position also provides an excellent opportunity to further develop research and data analytic skills while working with a dedicated, motivated, and dynamic group where team input is encouraged. THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT: This position is located in East Anchorage in the Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Headquarters’ building located at 5700 East Tudor Road. Office space consists of individual workstations in an open area to encourage collaborative efforts. The Chugach Mountains provide the backdrop for the building and ample parking is available; public transportation drop points are located directly in front of the building and paved trails are located right next to the building. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, and sequential approach to examine information or a situation in detail to identify key or important elements; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound reasoning and judgment to draw conclusions and evaluate alternatives; and make recommendations on a course of action. Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; and is motivated to achieve. Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering and evaluating relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment. Performance Measurement: Knowledge of the principles and methods for evaluating program or organizational performance using metrics and outcomes, goals setting, and performance review and improvement. Technical: Knowledge of database software and applications; ability to use computers and a variety of computer applications and software to retrieve, analyze, process, and store information 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 P ublic Safety can be found on our website: http://dps.alaska.gov/ Minimum Qualifications A bachelor's degree from an accredited college. OR An associate's degree from an accredited college in Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies, Justice, or a closely related field. OR Two years of advanced paraprofessional experience in support of professional law enforcement staff in the development, analysis, and implementation of a law enforcement, public safety or criminal justice program. The required experience includes work such as Criminal Justice Technician 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer. OR Four years of advanced or supervisory paraprofessional or technical experience in support of criminal justice staff, involving data or evidence collection, processing, analysis and reporting. The required experience includes work such as Criminal Justice Technician 1, Emergency Services Dispatcher with the Department of Public Safety, Fingerprint Technician, Paralegal, or Law Office Assistant 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer. Special Note: An applicant is subject to a national criminal history background check; an applicant may not have any felony or misdemeanor convictions, and must not be a fugitive from justice. Additional Required Information C OVER LETTER A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. AT TIME OF INTERVIEW: Transcripts if using education to meet minimum qualifications Three (3) professional references BACKGROUND CHECK This position requires the incumbent to submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, and required access to APSIN, an applicant with criminal convictions will not move forward in the selection process. CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT The successful candidate will be required to read, understand, and agree to via signature, an agreement of confidentiality concerning the work commonly encountered within the Department of Public Safety to qualify for this position. EDUCATION To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment. SPECIA [Apply at the source ↗](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/jobs/5459475/criminal-justice-specialist-12-1826) ## Express confidential interest Alaska politics is a small world. If you can't be seen job-hunting, submit a sealed interest : the employer sees only your alias and pitch. Your name and contact stay sealed until they request an introduction and you approve it . 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