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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Systems Specialist 1 in Pennsylvania
Criminal Justice Systems Specialist 1
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Criminal Justice Systems Specialist 1
Salary
$50,836.00 - $77,321.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-91740-78400
Department
Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Division
EX PA Comm on Crime & Dlqntcy
Opening Date
09/03/2024
Closing Date
9/16/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
78400
Position Number
50659382
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
A4
Pay Group
ST06
Bureau / Division Code
00817000
Bureau / Division
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Worksite Address
3101 North Front Street
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17110
Contact Name
Ariel Leicht
Contact Email
arleicht@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
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THE POSITION
Are you looking for an opportunity to employ your exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills? The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) is eager to welcome a highly motivated and detail-oriented Criminal Justice System Specialist 1 to their team. This position, within the Office of Research and Evaluation and Strategic Policy Development ( ORESPD) Division, assists in the administration of grant programs.
Join the PCCD in their mission to enhance the quality, coordination, and planning within the criminal and juvenile justice systems; to facilitate the delivery of services to victims of crime; and to increase the safety of our communities. Apply today to make your career aspirations a reality!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will aid in the administration of grant programs related to violence intervention programs administered by the Office of Research Evaluation and Strategic Policy Development (ORESPD). ORESPD provides research, evaluation, legislative, and policy activities for the PCCD. Some key duties of the position include developing funding announcements and grant application scoring criteria; r eviewing and approving applications; and preparing correspondence and reports. In addition, you may provide assistance to other program staff in administering related programs and initiatives.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=50659382) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment (37.50-hour work week)
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report to the office in Harrisburg once a month and as needed. 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.
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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Successful completion of the commonwealth’s Criminal Justice System Specialist Trainee program; or
One year 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
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirement:
You must pass a background investigation.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Have you successfully completed the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Criminal Justice System Specialist Trainee program?
Yes
No
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
Do you possess one year or more of full-time professional experience in criminal or juvenile justice, law enforcement, or victim services?
Yes
No
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
How much graduate coursework have you completed in the social or behavioral sciences, criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related field?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
30 credits or more
15 but less than 30 credits
Less than 15 credits
None
06
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
07
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - REVIEW AND PROCESS FUNDING REQUESTS
Review and process funding requests and grant applications submitted by government agencies and non-profit organizations for criminal justice program funding. Determine recommendations for funding approval.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience reviewing and processing CRIMINAL JUSTICE or PUBLIC SAFETY program funding requests and grant applications and determining recommendations for funding approval.
B. I have experience reviewing and processing SOCIAL SERVICES program funding requests and grant applications and determining recommendations for funding approval.
C. I have experience reviewing or processing any program funding requests and grant applications and determining recommendations for funding approval.
D. I have successfully completed college-coursework or formal training related to grant writing.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
08
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to reviewing, preparing, or determining recommendations for funding approval.
Your level of responsibility.
09
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University/Training Source
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
10
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - IMPLEMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Monitor implementation of grant programs, policies, and procedures. Determine compliance of criminal justice and public safety programs with laws, regulations, and grant or contractual agreements. Make recommendations for modifications to improve the quality of services.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience monitoring implementation of CRIMINAL JUSTICE or PUBLIC SAFETY grant programs, policies, and procedures. I was responsible for determining compliance with laws, regulations, and grant or contractual agreements, and making recommendations for modifications.
B. I have experience monitoring implementation of SOCIAL SERVICES grant programs, policies, and procedures. I was responsible for determining compliance with laws, regulations, and grant or contractual agreements, and making recommendations for modifications.
C. I have experience monitoring implementation of any program, policies, and procedures. I was responsible for determining compliance with laws, regulations, or agreements, and making recommendations for modifications to improve the quality of services.
D. I have experience monitoring implementation of any program, policies, and procedures. Someone else was responsible for determining compliance with laws, regulations, or agreements, and making recommendations for modifications.
E. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
11
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to implementing grant programs, policies, and procedures.
The type(s) of program for which you performed these activities.
Your level of responsibility.
12
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - PREPARE STUDIES AND REPORTS
Prepare funding announcements, background reports, studies, correspondence, and other written materials on various topics in the criminal justice field using word processing and database management computer programs. Studies and reports are presented in narrative, graphic, and statistical form and include identifying the problem, findings, and making recommendations.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience writing and preparing reports or studies, correspondence, and other materials on various CRIMINAL JUSTICE or PUBLIC SAFETY topics. Studies and reports are presented in narrative, graphic, and statistical form and identifying the problem, findings, and making recommendations.
B. I have experience writing and preparing reports or studies, correspondence, and other materials on various SOCIAL SERVICES topics. Studies and reports are presented in narrative, graphic, and statistical form and identifying the problem, findings, and making recommendations.
C. I have experience writing and preparing portions of reports or studies that provide recommendations, but without the responsibility for producing the final product; OR I have experience preparing informative narrative reports (does NOT include recommendations).
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, journalism, or coursework that involved conducting a formal study and reporting the findings.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
13
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The type(s) of materials you prepared/wrote.
The actual duties you performed.
Your level of responsibility.
14
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
15
WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Respond verbally and in writing to inquiries and informational requests related to the application of policies and plans for criminal justice and public safety service provision. Refer individuals to the appropriate area for assistance.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience responding verbally and in writing to inquiries and informational requests related to CRIMINAL JUSTICE or PUBLIC SAFETY policies, plans, and service provisions. I was responsible for providing answers and referring individuals to the appropriate area for assistance.
B. I have experience responding verbally and in writing to inquiries and informational requests related to SOCIAL SERVICES policies, plans, and service provisions. I was responsible for providing answers and referring individuals to the appropriate area for assistance.
C. I have experience responding verbally and in writing to inquiries and requests. I was responsible for providing answers and referring individuals to the appropriate area for assistance.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to speech or communication.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
16
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to providing assistance.
The type(s) of technical assistance you provided.
Your level of responsibility.
17
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov