Criminalist Manager

California Department of Justice; California (MO); On-site; USD 123,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Justice is seeking a Criminalist Manager responsible for coordination, planning, organization, direction, and fiscal management of two state criminalistics laboratories. This leadership role includes bureau-wide planning and policy duties within the Division of Law Enforcement, Bureau of Forensic Services, located in Chico and Redding.

The position is full-time, in-office, with shifts 8am–5pm, Monday to Friday, and offers a stable civil service career within the

Job description

Job Description And Duties

The Criminalist Manager has overall responsibility for the coordination, planning, organization, direction, and fiscal management of two criminalistics laboratories. In addition, the Criminalist Manager has certain Bureau-wide responsibilities in the areas of planning and policy.

Job Description And Duties

The Criminalist Manager has overall responsibility for the coordination, planning, organization, direction, and fiscal management of two criminalistics laboratories. In addition, the Criminalist Manager has certain Bureau-wide responsibilities in the areas of planning and policy.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-531518

Position #(s):

420-565-8467-003

Working Title:

Classification

CRIMINALIST MANAGER

$11,040.00 - $13,828.00

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:

United States

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, Chico and Redding Laboratories.
• 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.
• 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
• For more information about the Department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at 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!