CRIME ANALYST I

State of California; California; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California Crime Analyst I focuses on updating identification information and firearms prohibition status across multiple justice databases to support APPS enforcement agents. The role includes criminal history analyses, data inquiries, and compiling accurate information to aid investigations.

The analyst processes and verifies data, responds to inquiries from law enforcement, and assists with search warrants and related reports as needed. Overtime may be required on occasion.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing criminal history data and APPS-related databases.
• Ability to verify prohibition data and periods for individuals not allowed to possess firearms.
• Strong communication and reporting skills for coordination with law enforcement.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks with accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Prepare case work-ups by re-verifying identification information and firearms prohibition status.
• Perform criminal history analyses and inquiries across Department databases.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate data and files; verify data with external entities.
• Respond to inquiries from law enforcement and armed prohibited persons.
• Assist with preparation of search warrants and related reports.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Exceptional attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Professional relationships with staff

Positive relationships with customers

Lead and supervise a group

Independence and teamwork

Follow directions from supervisor

Strong work ethic and attendance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Under the direction of the Special Agent Supervisor, the Crime Analyst (CA) I, prepares case work-ups by re-verifying/updating subjects identification information and firearms prohibition status; utilizing various existing Department of Justice databases, which assists the Armed Prohibited Persons System (APPS) enforcement agents in preparing and refining critical APPS case information as needed to facilitate overall enforcement activities; conducting criminal history analyses; inquiries into various database systems; requesting and reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating data and/or files; contacting other entities to verify prohibition data, status of the prohibition, and period of time which the person will be prohibited; responding to telephone and written inquiries from law enforcement and armed prohibited persons; conducting research relative to potential armed prohibited criminals to aide APPS case enforcement agents in locating these criminals; and assisting with the preparation of search warrants, reports, etc. The CA I, may on occasion, be required to work mandatory overtime.

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

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CRIME ANALYST I

Desirable Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and perform multiple tasks with accuracy, precision and neatness.
• Ability to maintain professional and courteous working relationships with all levels of staff.
• Ability to foster positive working relationships with internal/external customers and/or contacts.
• Ability to successfully lead and supervise a group of individuals.
• Act independently as well as in a team environment.
• Receive and follow directions from supervisor.
• Strong work ethic and attendance.
• Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.