This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of the Attorney General, Crime Prevention and Justice Assistance Division (CPJAD).
The position is located on the Island of Oahu.
Annual Salary: $74,760, pending qualifications of applicant.
The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of the Attorney General.
CPJAD serves as the central agency to provide the Attorney General, the chief law enforcement officer of Hawaii, with the information and resources needed to address crime and crime prevention.
The Criminal Justice Planning Specialist (CJPS) position is located within the Grants and Planning Branch of CPJAD. The CJPS is responsible for performing the branch functions as they relate to criminal and juvenile justice concerns. Since those concerns impinge upon police, prosecutors, court, and corrections concerns, the CJPS must also coordinate the research and planning with other criminal justice and executive branch agencies, the general community (including schools, private social service agencies) as well as within the other branches of the division. The CJPS must cultivate and be knowledgeable of broad public concerns and efforts which affect crime. The CJPS has major duties and responsibilities in criminal justice planning, grant management, and other related activities. In the discharge of the responsibilities, the CJPS may be assigned major initiatives in criminal justice issues. Duties and responsibilities include contract management of federal and state crime grant programs; development of comprehensive criminal justice plans; liaison between federal, state, county, and non-governmental agencies involved in the criminal justice system.
The Grants and Planning Branch acts as a clearinghouse for information on financial and non-financial resources available to the criminal justice and juvenile justice agencies for improvements in the systems, as well as to private, non-profit organizations which deal with crime issues. It is responsible to:
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Seek, apply for and administer federal funds and other resources to enhance and expand the capabilities of the criminal justice and juvenile justice systems.
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Develop statewide comprehensive criminal justice plans for federal crime grant funds which include the identification of needs, gaps, problems, and priorities as well as the functions of the criminal justice agencies and other crime-related services.
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Coordinate and assess information on a statewide basis for the development of policies and programs.
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Administer state-funded criminal and juvenile justice programs as directed by statute or the Attorney General.
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Assist government and private agencies in applying for resources (funds and services) and provide consultation and technical assistance.
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Maintain liaison between federal, state, county, and non-governmental agencies in the planning and implementation of Hawaii programs.
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Provide assistance to department interagency groups and participate in other interdisciplinary/interagency efforts.
Recommended Qualifications:
A. Knowledge
Knowledge of the criminal justice and/or juvenile justice system.
Knowledge of or experience with government contracts or purchase of service procedures.
B. Skills/Abilities
Writing skills: clear, concise, good grammar.
Oral skills: communicate clearly with individuals and groups.
Ability to analyze data and information for conclusions and recommendations.
Ability to interact with and relate to all types of persons.
Ability to work under deadlines and with multiple assignments/pressures.
Good work habits, needing minimum supervision.
Ability to organize and prioritize assignments/tasks.
Use of personal computer, MS Excel, and MS Word software.
C. Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
D. Experience
Three years paid experience in human service or criminal justice programs and experience in at least two of the following areas:
To Apply:
Please send cover letter, application, resumé, and salary requirements to:
Amy Tatsuno, Administrative Services Assistant
Department of the Attorney General
Crime Prevention and Justice Assistance Division
235 South Beretania Street, Suite 401
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Your resumé should clearly show your employment dates and a complete description of duties and responsibilities in each of your positions which involved:
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Human service or criminal justice programs,
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Program/project administration,
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Program development or planning,
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Grant management.
Application can be found at:
https://ag.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Application-for-Exempt-Employment-278_AG_7.2020.pdf (Download PDF reader)
