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Crime Analyst

California Department of Justice
Riverside, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/4/2026 CLOSED ON 6/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crime Analyst position at California Department of Justice?

Job Description And Duties

As the state's federally mandated Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU), the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) works aggressively to investigate and prosecute fraudulent activities and the illegal diversion of health care resources from California's most vulnerable citizens. Under the supervision of the Crime Analyst Supervisor, the Crime Analyst I (CA I) locates, compiles, analyzes and disseminates Medi-Cal fraud and elder abuse information, data, and documentary evidence in support of the investigative and prosecutorial duties of the Special Agents, Deputy Attorneys General and Special Investigators within DMFEA. The CA I is also responsible for property and evidence management including the maintenance of chain of custody, proper receipt, identification, and preservation of evidence submissions, appropriate release/transfer of evidence, tracking, and records management. The CA I will also order equipment for sworn and investigative staff.

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-516787

Position #(s):

423-650-0109-XXX

Working Title

Crime Analyst

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:

Riverside County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift

Day

Work Week

Monday - Friday

Department Information

  • This position is located in the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, Riverside Regional Office.
  • 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.
  • The Department of Justice may consider a Training & Development (T&D) assignment for this recruitment. If you are applying for a T&D assignment, please note "T&D" in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your State Application (STD 678) form.
  • Individuals who are new to State service or looking to promote must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the Department of Justice. To access the Crime Analyst I Examination and obtain list eligibility, please click HERE .
  • Additional exams and information can be found at: https://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams .
  • For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General's website at www.oag.ca.gov /.
  • Please note that the Crime Analyst I classification contains multiple salary ranges. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. New-to-State employees will be given the minimum salary Range A, unless you meet Alternate Range Criteria 494 as follows:

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.

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

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