Entry level criminal justice Jobs in Atlanta, GA

Sensitive Government Position

This is a sensitive government position. The GBI will follow State Board Rules for current state employees. 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. The GBI follows the Federal statute regarding illegal drug use and is a drug-free workplace. Although some states have legalized recreational drug use, applicants who currently use illegal drugs or controlled substances will be subject to disqualification from employment with the GBI.

Job Duties

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 such as: Clarke, Greene, Hancock, Putman, Columbia, Burke, Emanual, Evans, Toombs, Screven, Jefferson, Washington, Treutlen, Candler, and more.

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

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. 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-for-year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS In addition to the minimum qualifications, preference will be given to applicants with two (2) 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).

Supplemental Information

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
• 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.

THE GBI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Benefits

The GBI provides a meaningful and challenging career as a dedicated public servant. As your next employer, we offer a variety of benefits options to support you in achieving a healthy work/life balance. Here are some of the many benefits offered to eligible employees

• Up to 3 weeks of vacation leave and up to 15 days of sick leave a year
• Up to 240 hours of paid parental leave in a 12-month period
• A total of 13 paid holidays per year
• A Defined Benefit Plan (Pension) that provides a guaranteed monthly income after retirement with a minimum of 10 years of service
• A 401(k) savings plan with an initial 5% employer match on an employee contribution of 5%, with a 9% maximum employer match.
• A variety of group health, dental, vision, legal, long-term care insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance options
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance to provide income protection against the unexpected
• Flexible Spending Accounts that allow employees to set aside money, pre-tax, for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• An Employee Assistance Program, through ESPYR - Acentra Health, providing confidential counseling for employees and their family members with personal problems that interfere with an employee's job performance or family life
• The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program that allows employees that meet certain requirements an opportunity to have the remaining balance of their Direct Loans forgiven
• The 529 College Savings Plan that allows employees to save tax-free for higher education expenses