A Crime Scene or Forensic Science Technician collects and analyzes physical evidence from crime scenes. Carefully documents a crime scene and catalogues evidence collected. Conducts laboratory analysis of evidence gathered, uses computer databases to identify evidence, and uses findings to reconstruct crime scenes.
JOB The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions is recruiting for multiple Criminal Justice Technician 1 positions for the Goose Creek Correctional Center (GCCC) located in Mackenzie Point, Alaska. Watch Alaska DOC's video here: DOC 30
Second Cut What You Will Be Doing:
Under the general supervision of a Staff Sergeant, the primary responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Computing inmate time accounting and accurately entering data into the DOC Alaska Corrections Offender Management System (ACOMS) Accurately calculate prior service by researching probation files, court records and through phone interviews Calculate discretionary parole eligibility to determine when an inmate can apply for release from custody Assist institutional and field probation officers with questions they may have pertaining to parole eligibility and parole release dates and predetermine the dates the inmate is required to report when the inmate is released Calculate furlough eligibility for all inmates to determine the earliest possible transfer date to a community custody placement such as a halfway house or a home confinement program
Our Mission, Values, and Culture:
The mission of the Alaska Department of Corrections is to promote public safety. Our division provides secure confinement, access to reformative programs, and offender management planning that promotes successful community reentry.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
When working for Goose Creek Correctional Center, you'll be a vital part of a collaborative team, with opportunities for extensive learning about correctional settings and processes. In addition, we offer: Flexible work schedules - 4/10 schedules available based on facility needs On-site amenities including a free on-site gym with locker rooms and showers for employee use only Low-cost lunches available 7 days a week Convenient parking in a well-lit & maintained lot with winter plug-ins and a scenic drive to work while avoiding the congested commute to Anchorage!
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
Goose Creek Correctional Center is a minimum/medium custody facility that houses up to 1500 inmates and employs over 350 staff. You will be working in an institutional setting with inmates daily.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies: Attention to
Detail:
Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Flexibility:
Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
Integrity/Honesty:
Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Competency Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. Competency Description The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency's description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation. Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:
Accountability:
Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions and demonstrates commitment to accomplish work in an ethical, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
Computer Skills:
Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
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.
Oral and Written Communication:
Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Problem Solving:
Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Equivalent to those typically gained by: Any combination of education and/or work, internship, and/or volunteer experience or service from any combination of fields that sufficiently builds the above and any job-specific competencies.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Dorothy Anderson Administrative Assistant 2 907-864-8123 dorothy.anderson@alaska.gov