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Criminal Justice System Specialist Manager 1

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$78,925.00 - $119,844.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
3101 North Front Street (Show on map)
Oct 01, 2026
Salary

$78,925.00 - $119,844.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-59536-78430

Department

Commission on Crime and Delinquency

Division

EX PA Comm on Crime & Dlqntcy

Opening Date

10/01/2026

Closing Date

10/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

78430

Position Number

00098732

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST09

Bureau / Division Code

00817000

Bureau / Division

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency

Worksite Address

3101 North Front Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17110

Contact Name

Michelle Novak

Contact Email

minovak@pa.gov


THE POSITION

The Criminal Justice System Specialist Manager 1 position with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency offers an exciting opportunity to lead statewide initiatives that strengthen support for victims of crime. This role empowers you to shape innovative programs, elevate service quality, and enhance the effectiveness of vital services across communities. You will join forces with dedicated partners who share a strong commitment to making a real difference. This position provides inspiring opportunities for professional growth and meaningful contributions to public service.


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position leads statewide efforts that strengthen victim service programs through data oversight, evaluation, training, and major event coordination. The role requires strong leadership and skill in managing complex tasks, systems, and partnerships. As a Criminal Justice System Specialist Manager 1, you will perform the following duties:

  • Project Leadership: Manage statewide data collection, reporting, and outcomes initiatives using the Efforts to Outcome software system
  • Training Oversight: Develop updated training materials, revise manuals, and provide technical support to agencies throughout the Commonwealth
  • Stakeholder Coordination: Work with statewide partners to review processes, recommend improvements, and strengthen victim service operations
  • Data Evaluation: Guide program analysis, select effective evaluation methods, and prepare reports that support planning, monitoring, and policy development
  • Survey Management: Oversee statewide victim services satisfaction surveys, collaborate with researchers, and ensure agencies can access and use survey results
  • Conference Direction: Lead planning for bi-annual statewide conferences, coordinating logistics, schedules, and workshop proposal revie

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
  • Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • One year as Criminal Justice Systems Specialist Supervisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
  • Four years of professional experience in criminal or juvenile justice, law enforcement, or victim services, which included one year in a supervisory capacity, and a bachelor's degree in the social or behavioral sciences, criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related field; or
  • Three years of professional experience in criminal or juvenile justice, law enforcement, or victim services, which included one year in a supervisory capacity, and a master's degree in the social or behavioral sciences, criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related field; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

  • You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

  • You must pass a background investigation.

How to Apply:

  • Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
  • All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

  • Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

  • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.


EXAMINATION INFORMATION

  • Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
  • Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
  • Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
  • You must provide complete and accurate information or:
    • your score may be lower than deserved.
    • you may be disqualified.
  • You may only apply/test once for this posting.
  • Your results will be provided via email.

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