Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Crime Analyst Supervisor (CAS), the Crime Analyst (CA) II is considered the technical expert and resource within the Cal-ID Program. The CA II searches, analyzes, compares, and resolves difficult to complex fingerprint and palm print transactions and errors through the use of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). The CA II must have a working knowledge of friction ridge examination, Department of Justice (DOJ) databases, and the criminal justice system in order to research and problem-solve production issues. Duties also include Record Review, Jane/John Doe, and Department of Motor Vehicles casework and courtroom testimony.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position is designated for telework under Government Code section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California and may require reporting to headquarters or field offices and facilities to fulfill operational needs. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the Department of Justice policies.

This position offers 3 days telework/2 days on-site after completing 1 year probation (subject to change).

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CRIME ANALYST II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-427379

Position #(s):

420-761-0110-008

Working Title:

Crime Analyst II

Classification:

CRIME ANALYST II

$4,987.00 - $6,441.00

of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

Day Shift

Work Week:

Monday

• Friday

Department Information

This position is located in the California Justice Information Services Division, Bureau of Criminal Information and Analysis, Records & Biometric Identification Branch, Cal-ID Program.

Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.

For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General's website at www.oag.ca.gov.

Special Requirements

A fingerprint check is required.

Clearly indicate JC - 427379 in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section of your State Application.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 5/14/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Justice

Attn: Malina Velarde JC - 427379

PO Box 160608

Sacramento, CA 95816-0608

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Justice

Malina Velarde JC - 427379

4949 Broadway

Sacramento, CA 95820

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

• Resume is required and must be included.

• Statement of Qualifications -

1.Based on duties described in the duty statement for this position, what training and experiences do you have that would make you a strong candidate for this position?

2.What do you consider to be the most critical skills/abilities that a Crime Analyst II in the Cal-ID Program must have to review materials on a complex situation, collect and analyze information from a variety of sources, and present ideas and recommendations effectively both orally and in writing?

3.Describe your experience analyzing and presenting data to an audience. Provide a specific example of the data that was analyzed, how you presented the data, the audience, and the outcome.

SOQ: maximum of 2 pages, typed, single-spaced, Times New Roman 12, with each question numbered.

Resume: maximum of 2 pages.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in the screening out of your application.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Ability to undertake multiple priorities, projects, and pay attention to detail.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Maintain good and dependable work attendance and punctuality.

• Ability to analyze and research data.

• Knowledge of the criminal justice processes.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships.

• Ability to train staff.

• Demonstrate tact and good judgment.

• Act with flexibility and diplomacy.

• Willing to work some holidays, as well as overtime when staffing is not adequate to carry on routine functions.

Benefits

Benefit Information

• Please access this link for information on benefits afforded to employees who work for the State of California - https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:

Malina Velarde

(916) 210-2513

malina.velarde@doj.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

EEO Officer

(916) 210-7580

EERROffice@doj.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information on Application Filing

Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.