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Job Title:  

Non - Criminal Just Complnc Spec 1, 2, OR 3

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000002402

Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$46,541 -$52,533

Job Description:

This is a sensitive government position.

The GBI will follow State Personnel Board Rules for current state employees.

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 Please review the GBI Employment Disqualifiers before applying for this position. Employment for the selected candidate(s) is contingent upon the successful completion of a GBI background investigation including criminal, credit and driver's history checks, polygraph examination, fingerprinting and drug screening.

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The GBI follows the Federal statute regarding drug use and is a drug-free workplace. Although some locations (domestic and foreign) have legalized recreational drug use,
 applicants who use or have used drugs or controlled substances will be subject to disqualification from employment with the GBI.

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• Marijuana Usage - Candidates that have used marijuana or cannabis in any form (natural or synthetic) and in any location (domestic or foreign) within (1) year preceding the date of application, will be disqualified.

• Other Drugs - Candidates that have used any drugs other than marijuana, within 10 years preceding the date of application, will be disqualified.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) is responsible for the preparation and completion of the biannual onsite audits for non-criminal agencies that receive state and federal criminal history record information for licensing and employment purposes.

Non-Criminal Justice Compliance Specialists conduct audits and prepare audit reports that contain the findings, evaluations and recommendations necessary for corrective action in accordance with state and federal regulations. The position requires knowledge of the state and federal laws that govern non-criminal justice information.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Experience and commitment to providing professional customer support.
• Ability to work independently and execute job responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Ability to complete and follow self-paced instructions and training
• Good time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Knowledge of laws, policies, and regulations related to the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) network.
• Strong verbal, oral, and written communication skills. Must be able to facilitate understanding and insight through the skillful exchange of information with others. Must be comfortable communicating through a variety of channels including written and verbal.
• Ability to successfully complete the Georgia Peace Officer Standard Training (POST) Instructor Certification or be willing to obtain the certification upon hire.
• Must be able to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences within and outside of GBI.
• Must be able to travel to various counties and cities within and outside the state of Georgia.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The incumbent will occasionally be required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel. Occasionally light lifting/or moving boxes or supplies may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position requires the incumbent to work in an office setting which includes shared office space with other professionals. Must be willing to travel to various counties state wide.

NOTE: This position requires travel and operating a state vehicle. A valid Georgia driver’s license is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Non-Criminal Justice Compliance Specialist 1 ($46,541)

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Non-Criminal Justice Compliance Specialist 2 ($48,868)

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND one year of experience at the lower-level Criminal Justice Compliance Spec 1 (RCP100).

Non-Criminal Justice Compliance Specialist 3 ($52,533)

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND one year of experience at the lower-level Criminal Justice Compliance Spec 2 (RCP101) OR four years of experience at a level equivalent to a compliance auditor.

Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to the minimum qualifications, preference will be given to applicants with two years of working knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

• Assisting non-criminal justice agencies with fingerprint-based background checks for employment and licensing purposes.
• Policies and regulations related to the use, security and dissemination of state and federal criminal history record information.
• Federal authorities and statutes such as Public Law 92-544, National Child Protection Act/Volunteers for Children Act and Adam Walsh Act.
• The Georgia Applicant Processing Service (GAPS).
   

The GBI reserves the right to close this job announcement once a qualified applicant pool has been identified.

• Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or by e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Applicants who are not selected for an interview will not receive notification.
• Foreign Education: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. This evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation that includes each completed course/subject and the U.S. credit equivalent. Applicants must submit (2) copies of the credential evaluations to the address noted above by the deadline. For a listing of services that can perform this evaluation, see the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.  
• Due to budget constraints, the GBI is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
• Applicants must present a professional image during all phases of the GBI hiring process, to include when interviewing, either in-person or virtually. The attire and appearance of applicants interviewing must be what is generally accepted as both professional and appropriate for a business work environment.
• Please contact GBI Office of Human Resources at 404-270-8335 or humanresources@gbi.ga.gov if reasonable accommodation is needed in the application and/or interview process.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED and four (4) years of experience in a job-related area and one (1) year of experience at the lower level Criminal Justice Compliance Spec 2 (RCP101); or four (4) years of experience at a level equivalent to a compliance auditor.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.