# Paralegal 2 Victim Navigator (12-2128) — Public Safety · Alaska Jobs [← The Board](https://alaskajobs.org/) · [Public safety jobs](https://alaskajobs.org/jobs/public-safety) # Paralegal 2 Victim Navigator (12-2128) Public Safety - **Location** — Fairbanks, AK - **Salary** — $32.77 Hourly (Range 16) - **Type** — Full Time - **Open to** — Alaska Residents Only - **Bargaining unit** — General Government - **Timing** — Year-round - **Posted** — 2026-08-21 - **Closes** — 2026-08-31 - **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 primary purpose of this position is to: assist crime victims and witnesses by establishing and maintaining contact and rapport, explaining their rights and the resources available to them, facilitating and coordinating necessary case activities under the director of the investigating trooper or a supervisor, keeping victims and witnesses in formed of the status of their case and the investigative process, and serving as a liaison with other agencies and victim advocacy groups. OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE: The Division of Victim Assistance & Forensic Science is dedicated to upholding the rights of victims of crime and providing victim-centered support to those impacted by crime. We strengthen Alaska’s criminal justice system through science, training, and services that enhance public safety, prevention efforts, and community trust. Your work in this role directly supports statewide consistency, best-practice response, and long-term improvements in victim services and justice outcomes. THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM: As a member of one of the most unique law enforcement agencies in the nation, you will be part of a team that embraces the core values of loyalty, integrity, courage, compassion, leadership, and accountability as they serve Alaska. In this fast-paced environment, you will work with a phenomenal team of professionals, both civilian and commissioned. THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT: This position will be located at the Department of Public Safety, Alaska State Troopers D Detachment Post in Fairbanks, Alaska. The daily work environment will consist of working directly with commissioned members of the Department and having direct contact with victims and survivors of certain felony level crimes, as well as frequent interactions with prosecutors and/or victim witness paralegals (LAW). The incumbent will be directly supervised out of Anchorage and will work closely with team members throughout the state to support the mission. Travel may be required to fulfill job duties. This position may require overtime work during a standard work week, on weekends, and/or holidays to provide support to the mission and/or a specific case. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior. Interpersonal Skills :(*) Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. Criminal Justice : Experience in working within the criminal justice system including working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations regarding victims’ rights and maintaining the integrity of confidential/sensitive criminal justice 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 PI01B2 – Paralegal 2 Successful completion of training under a formally established Paralegal 1-2 flexible staffing training plan with the State of Alaska; OR Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in: Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment. Administrative Law: Knowledge of State and federal administrative laws, including procedures, regulations, guidelines, and precedents related to case preparation and settlements. Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. Stress Tolerance: Deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations (for example, tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergency situations, dangerous situations). Equivalent to those typically gained by: Post-secondary and/or vocational education in a legal, paralegal, criminal justice, or similar legal support area and/or experience performing paraprofessional legal investigation, discovery, and providing support in the preparation of legal cases, reports, documents, and exhibits. Special Note (All Levels): Positions may require incumbents to be able to obtain a Notary Public upon hire, and to be able to pass a criminal background check to meet security requirements for using criminal record networks such as Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) and National Crime Enforcement Information Center/National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NCIC/NLETS). If this requirement is present, it will be stated in the vacancy announcement. Some positions are required to work regular overtime during the standard workweek, on weekends, and/or holidays to provide support to the assigned duty attorney. If this requirement is present, it will be stated in the vacancy announcement. “Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation. “Paraprofessional” work is typically associated with and supportive of a professional field. It involves extensive practical knowledge gained through experience and/or specific formal or on-the-job training. Work in these occupations may involve substantial elements of the work of the professional or administrative field, but requires less than full knowledge of the field involved. “Progressively responsible” means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility. “Technical” means performing tasks, methods, procedures, and computations that are covered by established precedents or guidelines and often require a high degree of skill, care, and precision. “Training” and “education” in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs. “Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job. 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: Last two performance evaluations are required. Two letters of reference from most recent supervisors may be su [Apply at the source ↗](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/jobs/5457464/paralegal-2-victim-navigator-12-2128) ## Express confidential interest Alaska politics is a small world. 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