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Criminal Justice Specialist 1 - DHS - Division of Administrative Services - Kanawha Co.

State of West Virginia

DHS - Division of Administrative Services

Fresh

Location

West Virginia, 25305

Salary

$39,461 - $68,582

per year

Closes

March 14, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This entry-level role involves helping manage federal and state grants for criminal justice programs, including reviewing applications, providing support to recipients, and ensuring everything follows the rules.

You'll work under supervision, attend meetings and trainings, and travel sometimes within and outside West Virginia.

It's a good fit for someone with a bachelor's degree in a related field like criminal justice or social sciences, who is organized, detail-oriented, and interested in public service.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Valid West Virginia Driver's License
  • Successful criminal history background check
  • Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state
  • Knowledge of state, federal, and agency rules governing grant programs
  • Preference for major or minor in criminal justice, political science, social sciences, mathematics, statistics, planning, management, or related field

Full Job Description

The Division of Administrative Services, Justice and Community Service (DAS/JCS) seeks a candidate to fill an opening for a Criminal Justice Specialist 1.

Under close supervision of a program manager, the candidate 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.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Candidate will be subject to a criminal history background check and must possess a valid West Virginia Driver's 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.


Number of Vacancies: 3
Kanawha County

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INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:


You must submit an application for each position of interest.


Your complete work history is used to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment in the Work Experience section of your application or you may attach it to your application with a resume.


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Qualifications

Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.


***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***

Additional 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.



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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/27/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-wv-5248993