CRIME ANALYST II

State of California; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crime Analyst II role within the State of California's CAL-DNA Data Bank program supports laboratory staff and coordinates statewide DNA sample collection training for law enforcement, ensuring proper submission and correct data entry.

You will gain knowledge of California statutes and regulations on DNA collection and expungement, evaluate eligibility for expungement, and participate in special projects to improve accuracy and efficiency of statewide DNA collection practices.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing data and extracting actionable results.
• Ability to follow directions and work with sensitive information.
• Knowledge of criminal justice databases and terminology.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct statewide DNA sample collection training for law enforcement personnel.
• Query Law Enforcement databases to determine offender and offense eligibility for submission.
• Evaluate eligibility for expungement of DNA samples and profiles.
• Participate in special projects to improve DNA submission accuracy and collection practices statewide.
• Manage the State’s DNA sample collection kit supply.

Skills

Database querying

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Discretion

Oral & written comms

Tools

Database systems

Job description

Do you want to make a difference in California? Are you looking for a rewarding career that furthers public safety? Criminalists in the Bureau of Forensic Services’ CAL-DNA Data Bank program serve the people of California by developing DNA profiles collected from individuals in accordance with California Penal Codes Section 296 and related codes and uploading them to the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). The Crime Analyst II supports the laboratory staff and ensures that DNA collections are properly carried out and correctly attributed. We're looking for a detail-oriented, analytically-minded individual to join our team. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply!

What will I be doing?

The Crime Analyst (CA) II will plan, coordinate, and conduct statewide DNA sample collection training for law enforcement personnel; perform complex identification duties by querying various Law Enforcement databases to determine offender and offense eligibility for DNA sample submission and database entry; evaluate eligibility for expungement of DNA samples and profiles; participate in special projects independently or as part of a team for purposes of increasing the accuracy of DNA sample submissions and improving overall DNA sample collection practices statewide; and manage the State’s supply of DNA sample collection kits. The CA II will gain thorough knowledge and understanding of California statutory codes, the criminal justice system, and regulations governing DNA collection and expungement.

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 II

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:

• Knowledge of:The structure and content of the English language for oral and written communication; databases used to maintain information; policies regarding record management and access; and computer applications such as word processing and presentation software.
• Ability to: Follow directions given by supervisors; navigate and collect information from a variety of databases; analyze and evaluate information; listen and communicate orally to gather and convey information; understand and interpret written material; attend to details in written and oral communication; and conduct oneself in a professional manner and with discretion when dealing with sensitive/confidential information.
• Knowledge of:All of the above, and the various databases applicable to Crime Analyst work; relevant policies and procedures; the various terminology and acronyms used in Crime Analyst work; elements of the criminal intelligence cycle to be able to identify and describe the formalized steps of this process; and state and federal regulations, state codes, and policies as they pertain to the functions of criminal investigation.
• Ability to:All of the above, and work independently to meet deadlines with minimal supervision; work productively as a member of a team; select important elements contained within reports; extract data from detailed documents; establish and maintain files and databases; apply general rules to specific problems to form logical conclusions; identify missing items in a thread of information to establish a need for further investigation; visually present results of investigative efforts through a variety of software tools; identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions; break complex data down into organized and useful sections of information; and gather sources of information to be used in identifying trends of making conclusions