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Nature of Work
Under general supervision, performs full-performance level
professional work in one or more of a varied number of criminal
justice program development, improvement and research activities
in the State. These development, improvement and research
activities may be within sub-areas of corrections, law
enforcement, prosecution and/or court management. The specialist
may work in one or more specialty areas: planning, grants
management, program development, program assessment,
grant/compliance monitoring, data analysis and research studies.
Accountable for established objectives in the specialty area. May
plan, organize and coordinate a moderately complex project or
grant in the area of assignment. Performs related work as
required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The Criminal Justice Specialist 2 is distinguished from the
Criminal Justice Specialist 1 by performing at the full
performance level. The Criminal Justice Specialist 3 differs by
the responsibility of complex statewide project or programs and
performing as a senior specialist in the area of assignment.
Examples of Work
Identifies criminal justice system development needs through
meetings with state and local government officials,
community leaders, and private sector parties, and by
collecting and reviewing relevant criminal justice data.
Develops and administers state and federal grant programs to
meet the criminal justice community needs.
Develops state and federal criminal justice grant program
strategies and plans.
Conducts workshops and meetings to advise state and local
government officials, community leaders, and private sector
parties of available programs and trains these parties on
grant writing and grant procedures/administration.
Reviews grant applications for accuracy in such areas as
financial documentation, program guidelines, etc.
Assists grantees in developing and maintaining grant
management systems for financial records and monthly
reports.
Monitors the administration of state and local criminal
justice grants to assure compliance with grant requirements.
Monitors criminal justice agencies for compliance with
applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Designs and implements scientific research projects, including
statewide data collection procedures, to study sub-areas or
topics in criminal justice.
Obtains, validates and analyzes data using statistical and
spreadsheet software packages.
Presents the results of research studies and relevant
conclusions to the Legislature, criminal justice
professionals, and the public.
Prepares statistical, research and planning documents.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the criminal justice system and the operations of
its respective components.
Knowledge of the grant process.
Knowledge of strategic planning and planning techniques.
Knowledge of the scientific method, research design, and
statistical analysis.
Knowledge of data collection, compilation and analysis
procedures, and techniques.
Knowledge of statistical, spreadsheet and other relevant
computer software applications.
Knowledge of publication procedures and techniques.
Ability to develop grant programs and plans.
Ability to train local officials and interested parties in
grant administration and application procedures.
Ability to review grant applications and other records for
accuracy and compliance with established guidelines.
Ability to design and implement scientific research projects.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships at the federal, state and local levels.
Ability to speak about and clearly explain grant programs,
planning documents and research studies.
Ability to communicate complex ideas and procedures through
the written word.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year
college or university in criminal justice, political
science, social sciences, mathematics, statistics, planning,
management or related field.
Experience:
Two years of full-time or part-time equivalent
paid professional experience in grants development or grants
administration, planning, project administration, criminal
justice, data analysis, statistics, research or mathematics.
Substitution:
A master's degree from an accredited college or
university may substitute for one year of the required
experience. OR Six college semester hours related to
grants development or grants administration, planning,
project administration, criminal justice, data analysis,
statistics, research, or mathematics may substitute for one
year of the required experience.
Established: 04/19/01
Revised: 09/11/01, 3/5/04
Effective:
3/5/04