Senior Criminalist

California Department of Justice; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Pension retirement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

California Department of Justice in Sacramento is seeking a Senior Criminalist to oversee software tools used for evidence submission, analysis, and reporting within the Laboratory Technical Support Unit (LTSU). The role emphasizes administering the LIMS, handling security permissions, and producing custom reports and statistics.

The incumbent will maintain the client report portal, alcohol billing program, and breath alcohol data system applications, assist with respirations of BFS breath

Responsibilities

• Oversee, plan, migrate, and administer software used for evidence submission, analysis, and reporting within the Laboratory Technical Support Unit (LTSU).
• Administer LIMS including security permissions, custom reports, and statistical analyses.
• Maintain client report portal, alcohol billing program, and breath alcohol data system applications.
• Assist with maintenance of BFS breath alcohol devices.
• Contribute to creation, routing, and evaluation of internal proficiency tests with the Bureau Quality Assurance Unit.

Tools

LIMS

Breath alcohol data system

Client report portal

Job description

Job Description And DutiesUnder the general supervision of the Criminalist Supervisor, the incumbent will be responsible for duties within the Laboratory Technical Support Unit (LTSU), including the oversight, planning, migration, and administration of various software programs utilized by the Bureau for evidence submission, analysis, and reporting. Specialty areas include but are not limited to administration of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), security permissions, custom reports, and statistical analyses. The incumbent will also participate in the maintenance of the client report portal, alcohol billing program and breath alcohol data system applications. Other duties may include assisting with tasks related to the maintenance of BFS' breath alcohol devices. The incumbent may also be involved in the creation, routing, and evaluation of internal proficiency tests in collaboration with the Bureau Quality Assurance Unit.

Job Description And DutiesUnder the general supervision of the Criminalist Supervisor, the incumbent will be responsible for duties within the Laboratory Technical Support Unit (LTSU), including the oversight, planning, migration, and administration of various software programs utilized by the Bureau for evidence submission, analysis, and reporting. Specialty areas include but are not limited to administration of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), security permissions, custom reports, and statistical analyses. The incumbent will also participate in the maintenance of the client report portal, alcohol billing program and breath alcohol data system applications. Other duties may include assisting with tasks related to the maintenance of BFS' breath alcohol devices. The incumbent may also be involved in the creation, routing, and evaluation of internal proficiency tests in collaboration with the Bureau Quality Assurance Unit. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Position Details Job Code #:JC-535631 Position #(s):420-578-8478-009 Working Title Senior Criminalist Classification SENIOR CRIMINALIST $7,935.00 - $11,151.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Shall Consider CRIMINALIST $4,587.00 - $6,100.00 A $6,001.00 - $8,411.00 B $7,229.00 - $10,138.00 C # of Positions:1 Work Location: Sacramento 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, California Criminalistics Institute.
• 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.
• 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
• 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!