Program Technician

California Department of Justice; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Pension retirement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The California Department of Justice is seeking a Program Technician to process and review applicant fingerprint card submissions, verify acceptance criteria and fees, and perform electronic scanning for proper workflow. This permanent, full-time role is located in Sacramento, with in-office work and a day shift.

New hires note the specified salary range and the agency’s guidelines; state employment rules apply and benefits include comprehensive health coverage and pension provisions.

Responsibilities

• Process and review applicant fingerprint cards to determine agency authority to receive criminal history background checks.
• Verify that cards meet acceptance criteria and that fees are correct for proper processing.
• Electronically scan criminal and applicant fingerprint cards for processing.
• Open, sort, and deliver mail to various programs within the DOJ.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

The Program Technician (PT) in the Pre-Scan Unit is responsible for processing and reviewing the applicant fingerprint card submissions to determine whether the submitting agency has the authority to receive criminal history background checks and verify that the cards meet certain acceptance criteria and the associated fees are correct to ensure the proper processing through the Department of Justice (DOJ). The PT is responsible for the electronic scanning of criminal and applicant fingerprint cards for processing and also opens, sorts, and delivers mail to various programs within the DOJ.

Job Description And Duties

The Program Technician (PT) in the Pre-Scan Unit is responsible for processing and reviewing the applicant fingerprint card submissions to determine whether the submitting agency has the authority to receive criminal history background checks and verify that the cards meet certain acceptance criteria and the associated fees are correct to ensure the proper processing through the Department of Justice (DOJ). The PT is responsible for the electronic scanning of criminal and applicant fingerprint cards for processing and also opens, sorts, and delivers mail to various programs within the DOJ. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-532531
Position #(s): 420-761-9927-011
Working Title Program Technician
Classification PROGRAM TECHNICIAN
$3,316.00 - $4,587.00
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: Sacramento County
Telework In Office
Job Type Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift Day Shift
Work Week Monday - Friday
Department Information This position is located in the California Justice Information Services Division, Bureau of Criminal Information & Analysis, Records & Biometric Identification Branch, Imaging & Live Scan Program, Application & Imaging Support Section, Pre-Scan Unit. 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 www.oag.ca.gov. 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.
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.

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!