Professional Career Opportunities - Job Title Details
Criminal Justice Program Specialist Trainee 1, G-13
Occupation Group
Corrections and Criminal Justice
Salary Information
Starting Salary
$46,529
Career Ladder Information
Title | Grade | Hiring Rate/yr | Job Rate/yr |
---|---|---|---|
Criminal Justice Program Specialist Tr 1 | 14 | $52,198 | $66,634 |
Criminal Justice Program Specialist Tr 2 | 16 | $58,247 | $74,135 |
Criminal Justice Program Specialist 1 | 18 | $65,001 | $82,656 |
Criminal Justice Program Specialist 2 | 23 | $84,156 | $106,454 |
All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.
Job Description
Criminal Justice Program Specialists develop, administer, or supervise programs directed toward improving the efficiency and effectiveness of law enforcement and public safety related activities.
Trainees will receive a combination of structured training, on-the-job training, and/or practical job performance to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to function at the full performance level.
Agencies with this Title
Minimum Qualifications
You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.
A bachelor's or higher degree in correctional studies, criminal justice, criminal science, criminology, forensic mental health, forensics, justice studies, law and society, law enforcement, legal studies, psychology, public justice, or sociology.
Advanced Placement
If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at your interview.
How to Apply
The November 2022 PCO Examination is closed, applications are no longer being accepted