Criminal Justice Specialist 2

Criminal Justice Specialist 2

Salary

$41,194.00 - $71,789.00 Annually

Location

Kanawha County, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

JCS260016 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 2 role. This role operates within a fast-paced office environment and requires the ability to multitask.

Operating under general supervision, this position will be responsible for:

• One or more Federal or State Grant-In-Aid Programs to include coordination with committees and related workgroups.
• Assisting in the reviewing of sub-grant applications for completeness and accuracy.
• Reviewing of sub-grant goals and objectives for a form of measurement and evaluation.
• On and off-site reviewing of grant program activities.
• Provide technical assistance and training to sub-grantees as requested.
• Maintain current knowledge of State, Federal and Agency rules which govern the above-mentioned programs.
• Attend national and state workshops and training on the above-mentioned programs, and perform related tasks as required.
• Assess programs using evaluation tools to assess program effectiveness.
• Travel is involved, both in state and out of state for this position.
• 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 a regionally accredited college or university.

AND

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or part-time equivalent paid professional experience in grants development or grants administration, planning, project administration, criminal justice, investigations, data analysis, statistics, research or mathematics.

OR

Substitution: Graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience based on fifteen (15) semester hours for one (1) year of experience.

Other Information

Preference will be given to individuals who have completed a recognized level of service/case management training (LS/CMI).

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 are: Training: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. AND Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or part-time equivalent paid professional experience in grants development or grants administration, planning, project administration, criminal justice, investigations, data analysis, statistics, research or mathematics. OR Substitution: Graduate coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience based on fifteen (15) semester hours for one (1) year of experience. So, for example, fifteen (15) graduate semester hours = one (1) year of qualifying experience; thirty (30) graduate semester hours = two (2) years of qualifying experience; forty-five (45) graduate semester hours = three (3) years of qualifying experience; etc. Job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Resumes are not accepted in place of job duty descriptions. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application. 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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Do you have a Bachelors degree (or higher) in any of the following fields: Public Administration, Political Science, Pre-Law or Law?

• Yes, I have a Bachelors degree (or higher) in Public Administration, Political Science, Pre-Law or Law.
• No, I do not have a Bachelors degree (or higher) in any of these fields.

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Do you have a Bachelors degree (or higher) in any of the following fields: Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Forensic Science or Forensic Investigation?

• Yes, I have a Bachelors degree (or higher) in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Forensic Science or Forensic Investigation.
• No, I do not have a Bachelors degree (or higher) in any of these fields.

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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 in determining whether or not you have the required two (2) years of qualifying 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. Please remember that job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Resumes are not accepted in place of job duty descriptions. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application. Also, please remember that you may substitute successful completion of graduate semester hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience at the rate of fifteen (15) semester hours equals one (1) year of experience. So, for example, fifteen (15) graduate semester hours = one (1) year of qualifying experience; thirty (30) graduate semester hours = two (2) years of qualifying experience; forty-five (45) graduate semester hours = three (3) years of qualifying experience; etc.) How many years of full-time or part-time equivalent paid professional experience in grants development or grants administration, planning, project administration, criminal justice, investigations, data analysis, statistics, research or mathematics AND/OR equivalent years of graduate level college or university education?

• I have zero (0) to less than two (2) years of paid professional qualifying experience and/or equivalent graduate semester hours combined. Please do not apply.
• I have two (2) years to less than three (3) years of paid professional qualifying experience and/or equivalent graduate semester hours combined.
• I have three (3) years to less than five (5) years of paid professional qualifying experience and/or equivalent graduate semester hours combined.
• I have five (5) years to less than seven (7) years of paid professional qualifying experience and/or equivalent graduate semester hours combined.
• I have seven (7) years to less than nine (9) years of paid professional qualifying experience and/or equivalent graduate semester hours combined.
• I have nine (9) or more years of paid professional qualifying experience and/or equivalent graduate semester hours combined.

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AGENCY PREFERENCE FOR THIS POSTING: Preference will be given to individuals who have completed a recognized level of service/case management training (LS/CMI)

• Yes, I have completed a recognized level of service/case management training (LS/CMI).
• No, I have not completed a recognized level of service/case management training (LS/CMI).

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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.

Required Question

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