Criminal Justice System Specialist 2 - Bilingual

THE POSITION
Are you a detail-oriented person who has

a strong interest in helping others?

The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) is looking for a Criminal Justice Systems Specialist 2 to join our Office of Victims' Services, Victims Compensation Assistance Program.

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. If this opportunity aligns with your skills and interests, we encourage you to submit your application today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Criminal Justice Systems Specialist 2, you will serve in a principal position within the PCCD management structure. You will administer, provide oversight, and supervise staff and leadership of the Victims' Compensation Assistance Program. This position works in coordination with higher level management to improve the overall compensation processes throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In this position, you will exercise significant independence in carrying out the mission of the program consistent with federal and state laws and regulations, and with the guidance from the Victims' Services Advisory Committee (VSAC) appointed by law to guide victim services in Pennsylvania.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the

position description

.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment (37.5-hour work week)
Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
Telework:

You will have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to (4) days a week. 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.
This position qualifies for retirement at age 60 or 65.
Free on-street parking is available.
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:

One year as a Criminal Justice System Specialist 1;

or

Two

years 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
One year of professional experience in criminal or juvenile justice, law enforcement, or victim services, and a master'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:

This position requires the selected candidate to be able to read, write, and speak in Spanish. You may be contacted for a Spanish speaking proficiency evaluation conducted by the Bureau of Talent Acquisition, PA Office of Administration. If contacted, you must pass the speaking evaluation in order to be deemed eligible for this position. Your proficiency in reading and writing in Spanish must be demonstrated during the probationary period to achieve regular status in the position.
You must meet the

PA residency requirement

.

For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the

link

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 will

not

be 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 require

ments will 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

[email protected]

.

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/test

once

for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.

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