Criminal Justice Specialist 1

Criminal Justice Specialist 1

Salary

$39,461.00 - $68,582.00 Annually

Location

Kanawha County, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

JCS260017 PSA

Department

DHS - Division of Administrative Services

Opening Date

06/05/2026

Closing Date

6/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

LOCATION OF VACANCY

KANAWHA

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Nature of Work

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Division of Administrative Services (DAS), Justice and Community Services (JCS) section is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented professional for the Criminal Justice Specialist 1 role. This role operates within a fast-paced office environment and requires the ability to multitask.

Operating under close supervision at the entry-level, this position will be responsible for:

• One or more Federal or State Grant-In-Aid Programs to include coordination with committees and related workgroups.
• Assist in the reviewing of sub-grant applications, reporting, and requirements for completeness, accuracy, and budget alignment.
• Assist in the reviewing of sub-grant goals and objectives for a form of measurement and evaluation.
• On and off-site reviewing of grant support activities, as required.
• Assist in providing technical assistance, support, and training to sub-grantees as requested.
• Maintain current knowledge of State, Federal and Agency rules which govern the above-mentioned programs.
• May attend national and state workshops and training on the above-mentioned programs, and perform related tasks as required.
• Travel is involved, both in state and out of state for this position.
• Assist in the support of various committees and subcommittees.
• Supports grants award process.
• Demonstrated mathematical strengths required for calculating cost allocations, estimating grant expenditures, and managing financial data.
• Other duties as assigned.

Candidate will be subject to a criminal history background check and must possess a valid West Virginia Drivers License. As a condition of employment, an inquiry into job-related information will be completed, which may include, but is not limited to, criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training which may factor in when determining suitability for employment. Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial of or dismissal from employment when discovered.

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Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.

Other Information

Preference will be given to individuals possessing a major or minor in criminal justice, political science, social sciences, mathematics, statistics, planning, management or related field of study.

State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnels Benefits Page.

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The minimum qualifications for this job title: Training: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. Job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application or be clearly stated on your attached resume in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application or resume. Do you have a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university?

• Yes, I have a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
• No, I do not have a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

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AGENCY PREFERENCE FOR THIS POSTING: Preference will be given to individuals possessing a major or minor in criminal justice, political science, social sciences, mathematics, statistics, planning, management or related field of study (please note: related fields of study include but are not limited to: psychology, public administration, business administration, Law/Pre-Law, and criminology.) Do you have a Bachelors degree (or higher) in any of the above described preference fields of study?

• Yes, I have a Bachelors degree (or higher) in one of the above described preference fields of study. Please enter your degree (including the field of study) below in question #4.
• No, I do not have a Bachelors degree (or higher) in one of the above described preference fields of study.

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Before answering the following question, please familiarize yourself with the official West Virginia Division of Personnel definition for "professional" level experience to help guide your response in determining whether or not you have any related experience for this job title: "Professional" - Work which requires the application of theories, principles and methods typically acquired through completion of a Bachelors degree or higher or comparable experience; requires the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment in the research, analysis, interpretation and application of acquired theories, principles and methods to work product. How many years of full-time or part-time equivalent paid professional experience in grants development, grants administration, planning, project administration, criminal justice (including but not limited to: law enforcement and professional level corrections work), investigations, data analysis, statistics, research or mathematics do you have? Please remember that job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application or be clearly stated on your attached resume in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application or resume.

• I have zero (0) to less than one (1) year of this experience.
• I have one (1) to less than three (3) years of this experience.
• I have three (3) to less than six (6) years of this experience.
• I have six (6) to less than nine (9) years of this experience.
• I have nine (9) or more years of this experience.

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AFFIRMATION: I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related information contained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and all liability by reason of the request for such information. I further authorize and request each former employer, educational institution, or organization (including law enforcement agencies) to provide all information that may be sought in connection with this application. WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION: Unofficial transcripts High school diplomas or transcripts Birth certificates Social Security Cards Driver's Licenses Passports These documents will be removed from your profile if submitted.

• I consent to the above statement.

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Employer West Virginia

Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East

Building 3 Suite 500

Charleston, West Virginia, 25305

Phone (304) 558-3950

Website http://personnel.wv.gov