Criminal Records Analyst 1/2/3

Criminal Records Analyst 1/2/3At the Louisiana State Police, our mission is to safeguard communities and strengthen trust by maintaining accurate, secure, and accessible criminal justice information. We're seeking Criminal Records Analysts to join the Applicant Processing Section of the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information, Louisiana Criminal Justice Information Systemsthe state's central repository for criminal history records. This section plays a vital role in supporting law enforcement, licensing agencies, and the public by managing fingerprint-based background checks and processing applicant criminal history information for both state and federal requirements. In this role, you will process, verify, and maintain sensitive criminal justice data that directly supports public safety across Louisiana. Analysts review and research applicant fingerprint submissions, reconcile inconsistencies, and ensure criminal history records are accurate and compliant with state and federal regulations. The position requires attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to handle highly confidential information with accuracy and integrity. If you are dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to grow your career in public safety, this opportunity offers meaningful work that supports justice, law enforcement, and Louisiana's citizens.Selected Core Competencies: Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions. Leveraging Technology: The ability to use technology and its related processes to further organizational goals. Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.Selected Preferred Competencies: Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command. Acting Decisively: The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively. Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change. Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals. Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization. Solving Problems: The ability to discover solutions to problems. Valuing Diversity: The ability to develop an awareness of DEIBA challenges and craft personal plans that contribute to improving organizational cultures and environments.Minimum Qualifications: Two years of experience in administrative services. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for six months of the required experience.Job Specification: The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties: As a Criminal Records Analyst at BCII, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy, security, and accessibility of Louisiana's criminal history records. In this role, you will:Enters money received as payment for processing background checks, crash reports, and concealed handgun permits into an automated accounting program that must be balanced daily.Accesses and maintains manual or electronic criminal history records, user agency files, crash reports, and concealed handgun applicants stored in various filing or computer systems.Accesses fingerprint cards by using the Henry Classification System.Generates criminal history rap sheets to be mailed out or electronically transferred to various agencies as an update.Files, reconciles, and processes incoming requests for connection and access to criminal justice networks.Receive, classify, reconcile, and file criminal history records and applications from criminal justice agencies and the public. Research, verify, and resolve incomplete or inconsistent data by accessing multiple automated criminal history systems. Update and maintain computerized criminal history files, including expungements, fingerprint submissions, sex offender registry, and background checks.Communicate with courts, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and the public regarding criminal history records, processes, and requirements.Scan, index, and upload official documents such as crash reports and mugshots into state and national databases. Prepare accurate documentation and reports to support compliance with state and federal standards. Provide technical assistance and training to local, state, and federal agencies on the proper use of criminal justice information systems. Make confidential inquiries into highly sensitive computerized files while adhering to strict security and confidentiality guidelines.Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Criminal Records Analyst 1, 2, or 3. Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, MondayFriday Compensation: Eligible for premium pay of up to $2.00 per hour. Starting salary $32781 up to $56181.How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact information: Joel Sunsin: Human Resources Analyst A Department of Public Safety Email: Joel.Sunsin2@La.GovLouisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:New Year's DayMartin Luther King, Jr. Day,Mardi Gras,Good Friday,Memorial Day,Independence Day,Labor Day,Veteran's Day,Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor.State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others