JOB TITLE: CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM SPECIALIST 1

JOB CODE: 78400

SERIES NATURE OF WORK: The Criminal Justice System Specialist job series describes professional work in the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to promote effective and impartial criminal justice systems, support crime prevention, reduction, and victim service efforts, and enhance the coordination and delivery of related resources.

DEFINITION: This is beginning level professional work in the development, planning, and implementation of criminal justice or victim services programs in the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.

An employee in this job develops and evaluates plans, policies, and initiatives to improve the administration of justice in law enforcement, courts, corrections, and programs that provide support and advocacy for victims of crime. Work involves identifying data sources, conducting research, and preparing or reviewing studies and reports on the needs, priorities, and evaluative measures of programs and plans in the areas of criminal justice or victim services. Work may involve reviewing and determining payment of victims’ compensation claims in accordance with applicable laws and policies; providing direct support and advocating for victims of crime; and providing training and technical guidance to victims’ advocacy organizations. Work is assigned by a professional supervisor or manager and is reviewed in process and upon completion for adherence to established policies and standards and for results achieved.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (NOTE: The examples of work are representative of the work, but every position classified to this job may not perform all examples of work listed. Conversely, this is not an all-inclusive list of work examples.):

• Conducts research, data analysis, and prepares studies and reports in narrative, graphical, and statistical form on issues related to criminal justice systems or victim support and advocacy.

• Participates in the development of grant announcements, grant application scoring criteria, and guidelines for the use of funds by grant recipients.

• Participates in the review and scoring of concept papers and applications received in response to funding announcements, and notifies applicants of review scores and funding decisions.

• Monitors grantee activities for compliance with established criteria.

• Analyzes and determines the disposition of requests for compensation from victims of crime in keeping with applicable laws and policies.

• Participates in the development of new training curricula and the revision of existing curricula, and facilitates or monitors training sessions in accordance with adult learning theory and established standards for delivery.

• Meets with stakeholders of local and state governmental agencies and other groups, organizations, and practitioners to assist in the development, review, and administration of a variety of criminal justice system related plans, policies, and programs.

• Coordinates and facilitates board meetings, conferences, or workshops on criminal justice system or victim services related topics for stakeholder groups and organizations.

• Performs related work as required.

ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the organization and interrelationships of criminal justice systems.

• Knowledge of the process, procedures, and practices involved in conducting research.

• Knowledge of the use and functionality of Microsoft Office suite software.

• Knowledge of individual and group behavior.

• Ability to analyze and interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: (NOTE: Based on the Entry Level Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities):

• 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.