Criminalist Supervisor

California Department of Justice; California; On-site; USD 101,477 - 139,276; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

11 paid holidays

Flexible paid leave options

Consistent wage increases

Pension retirement

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Job summary

A state department of justice in California is seeking a Criminalist Supervisor to lead technical operations in forensic programs. The role involves advising on quality assurance, writing procedure manuals, and training staff. Successful candidates will have substantial experience in forensic science. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary of $9,093.00 - $12,480.00 with additional benefits like health insurance and job stability.

Qualifications

• Responsible for the technical direction and operation of forensic programs in the laboratory.
• Advises on quality assurance procedures and writes procedure manuals.
• Supervises and trains Criminalists in various disciplines of forensic science.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

The Criminalist Supervisor is responsible for the technical direction and operation of any combination of forensic programs in the laboratory as needed. The incumbent advises on quality assurance procedures, writes procedure manuals, and supervises and trains Criminalists in various disciplines of forensic science.

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-506591
• Position #(s): 420-564-8477-001
• Working Title: Criminalist Supervisor
• Classification: CRIMINALIST SUPERVISOR
• Salary: $9,093.00 - $12,480.00 (minimum salary for new to State candidates)
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location: Butte 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, Chico Laboratory.
  • 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 increasesPension retirement
• Job stability
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!