Crime Analyst I

California Department of Justice; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

11 paid holidays

Flexible leave options

Pension retirement

Job stability

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

PSLF and more

Job summary

California Department of Justice in Sacramento is seeking a Crime Analyst I to establish and coordinate the laboratory’s evidence control system, review case information, and maintain chain of custody across submitted items. The role involves in-office work with a standard 8am–5pm schedule.

You will use law enforcement databases to support forensic operations in the Bureau of Forensic Services, Toxicology Laboratory, and will report to a Criminalist Manager or Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Establish and coordinate the operations of the laboratory’s evidence control system.
• Utilize law enforcement database systems to perform technical and analytical duties for BFS.
• Receive and evaluate submission of case evidence.
• Review, process and research associated case information.
• Establish and ensure the accuracy of the chain of custody for each submitted evidence item.
• Monitor and maintain the laboratory’s evidence storage areas.
• Process property information.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Under the general supervision of a Criminalist Manager or Criminalist Supervisor, the CA I is responsible for establishing and coordinating the operations of the laboratory’s evidence control system. The CA I utilizes various law enforcement database systems to perform technical and analytical duties for the Bureau of Forensic Services (BFS or Bureau). Duties include: receiving and evaluating the submission of case evidence; reviewing, processing and researching associated case information; establishing and ensuring the accuracy of the chain of custody for each submitted evidence item; monitoring and maintaining the laboratory’s evidence storage areas; and processing property information. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-535641

Position #(s): 420-551-0109-002

Working Title: Crime Analyst I

Classification: CRIME ANALYST I

Salary: $3,984.00 - $5,193.00 A

Salary: $4,740.00 - $6,236.00 B

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions

1

Work Location

Sacramento County

Telework

In Office

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift

8am-5pm

Work Week

Monday-Friday

Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Law Enforcement, Bureau of Forensic Services, Toxicology Laboratory in Sacramento.
• 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.
• Please note that all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• For more information about the Department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov .
• Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

Benefits of working for the State of California

• Work-life balance
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave options
• Consistent wage increases
• Pension retirement
• Job stability
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!