What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crime Analyst I position at California Department of Justice?
Job Description And Duties
Under supervision of the Crime Analyst (CA) Supervisor, the CA I compares and verifies incoming fingerprint and palm print transactions and hard card images submitted by law enforcement and applicant agencies with existing department records by utilizing the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) and visually examining the fingerprint and palm print friction ridge impressions and associated documents. The CA I also accesses various automated systems including the Automated Criminal History System, Automated Archive System, and Justice Transaction Manager and performs the more technical input and update functions in the AFIS. The CA I performs timely and accurate verifications and is accountable for erroneous conclusions and maintaining production levels established by the California Identification System Program. Duties may also include verifying fingerprint images for Record Review, Jane/John Doe and Department of Motor Vehicles casework, and testifying as an expert witness.
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Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-520035
Position #(s):
420-735-0109-004
Working Title
Crime Analyst I
Classification
CRIME ANALYST I
$3,984.00 - $5,193.00 A
$4,740.00 - $6,236.00 B
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
Hybrid
Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift
7AM-3:30PM
Work Week
Sunday-Thursday
Department Information
This position is located in the California Justice Information Services Division, Bureau of Criminal Information & Analysis, Records & Biometric Identification Branch, Cal-ID Program, Automated Fingerprint Identification Section.
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 .
Additional Salary Information
Please note that this classification contains multiple salary ranges. New-to-State employees will be given the minimum salary of Range A, unless you meet Alternate Range Criteria 494. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Find the Alternate Range Criteria here: State HR Professionals – CalHR
ALTERNATE RANGE CRITERIA 494
Established 8/16/19, Pay Letters 19-16 and 19-17
Range A. This range shall apply to those individuals who do not meet the criteria for Range B.
Range B. This range shall apply to persons who have satisfactorily completed the equivalent of 12 months of Crime Analyst I, Range A; who have graduated from a recognized four-year accredited college or university; or who have one year of work experience obtaining, analyzing, and/or disseminating criminal justice information. When the requirements for the particular criteria are met and upon recommendation of the appointing power, the employee shall receive a rate under the provisions of California Code of Regulations, title 2, section 599.676.
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:
Under supervision of the Crime Analyst (CA) Supervisor, the CA I compares and verifies incoming fingerprint and palm print transactions and hard card images submitted by law enforcement and applicant agencies with existing department records by utilizing the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) and visually examining the fingerprint and palm print friction ridge impressions and associated documents. The CA I also accesses various automated systems including the Automated Criminal History System, Automated Archive System, and Justice Transaction Manager and performs the more technical input and update functions in the AFIS. The CA I performs timely and accurate verifications and is accountable for erroneous conclusions and maintaining production levels established by the California Identification System Program. Duties may also include verifying fingerprint images for Record Review, Jane/John Doe and Department of Motor Vehicles casework, and testifying as an expert witness.
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P7X675V
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-520035
Position #(s):
420-735-0109-004
Working Title
Crime Analyst I
Classification
CRIME ANALYST I
$3,984.00 - $5,193.00 A
$4,740.00 - $6,236.00 B
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
Hybrid
Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift
7AM-3:30PM
Work Week
Sunday-Thursday
Department Information
This position is located in the California Justice Information Services Division, Bureau of Criminal Information & Analysis, Records & Biometric Identification Branch, Cal-ID Program, Automated Fingerprint Identification Section.
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 .
Additional Salary Information
Please note that this classification contains multiple salary ranges. New-to-State employees will be given the minimum salary of Range A, unless you meet Alternate Range Criteria 494. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Find the Alternate Range Criteria here: State HR Professionals – CalHR
ALTERNATE RANGE CRITERIA 494
Established 8/16/19, Pay Letters 19-16 and 19-17
Range A. This range shall apply to those individuals who do not meet the criteria for Range B.
Range B. This range shall apply to persons who have satisfactorily completed the equivalent of 12 months of Crime Analyst I, Range A; who have graduated from a recognized four-year accredited college or university; or who have one year of work experience obtaining, analyzing, and/or disseminating criminal justice information. When the requirements for the particular criteria are met and upon recommendation of the appointing power, the employee shall receive a rate under the provisions of California Code of Regulations, title 2, section 599.676.
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!
Salary : $3,984 - $6,236