Crime Analyst I

California Department of Justice; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

11 paid holidays

Pension retirement

Job stability

Flexible paid leave options

Job summary

The California Department of Justice is seeking a Crime Analyst I to support the Armed Prohibited Persons System (APPS) by re-verifying identification and firearms prohibition data, and by performing criminal history analyses in Sacramento.

Under the direction of the Special Agent Supervisor, this permanent full-time position offers hybrid telework with day shifts, and a salary band of $3,984.00–$5,193.00 monthly before overtime and PLP considerations.

Qualifications

• This role requires strong analytical abilities.
• Experience with criminal history analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare case work-ups by re-verifying/updating subjects' identification information and firearms prohibition status using DOJ databases.
• Conduct criminal history analyses and inquiries into various database systems.
• Assist APPS case enforcement by locating prohibited individuals and preparing related reports.

Job description

Under the direction of the Special Agent Supervisor (SAS), 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 (DOJ) 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.

Job Description And Duties

Under the direction of the Special Agent Supervisor (SAS), 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 (DOJ) 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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-532682

Position #(s): 420-505-0109-022

Working Title

Crime Analyst I

Classification

CRIME ANALYST I

$3,984.00 - $5,193.00 A

$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

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift

Day

Work Week

Monday to Friday

Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Law Enforcement, Bureau of Firearms, Firearms Investigations & Dangerous Weapons Enforcement in Sacramento.
• 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 on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual – CalHR .
• 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 the www.oag.ca.gov .

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!