What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crime Analyst II position at California Department of Justice?
Job Description And Duties
The Crime Analyst (CA) II is considered the technical expert and resource within the Cal-ID Program. The CA II searches, analyzes, compares, and resolves difficult to complex fingerprint and palm print transactions and errors through the use of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). The CA II must have a working knowledge of friction ridge examination, Department of Justice (DOJ) databases, and the criminal justice system in order to research and problem-solve production issues. Duties also include Record Review, Jane/John Doe, and Department of Motor Vehicles casework and courtroom testimony.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-526284
Position #(s):
420-761-0110-026
Working Title
Crime Analyst II
Classification
CRIME ANALYST II
$5,189.00 - $6,701.00
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
Hybrid
Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift
Swing Shift (3:30 PM - 12:00 AM)
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, Cal-ID Program, 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:
The Crime Analyst (CA) II is considered the technical expert and resource within the Cal-ID Program. The CA II searches, analyzes, compares, and resolves difficult to complex fingerprint and palm print transactions and errors through the use of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). The CA II must have a working knowledge of friction ridge examination, Department of Justice (DOJ) databases, and the criminal justice system in order to research and problem-solve production issues. Duties also include Record Review, Jane/John Doe, and Department of Motor Vehicles casework and courtroom testimony.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-526284
Position #(s):
420-761-0110-026
Working Title
Crime Analyst II
Classification
CRIME ANALYST II
$5,189.00 - $6,701.00
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
Hybrid
Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift
Swing Shift (3:30 PM - 12:00 AM)
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, Cal-ID Program, 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 : $5,189 - $6,701