What are the responsibilities and job description for the Criminalist (DNA Special Skills) position at California Department of Justice?
Job Description And Duties
The Criminalist classification is an entry, training, and sub-journey level position. Criminalists perform routine and less complex biology and DNA examinations and analyses. They may assist higher-level Criminalists in scientific investigations and the examination of physical evidence at crime scenes and clandestine drug labs.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-511592
Position #(s):
420-506-8466-XXX
Working Title
Criminalist (DNA Special Skills)
Classification
CRIMINALIST
$4,587.00 - $6,100.00 A
$6,001.00 - $8,411.00 B
$7,229.00 - $10,138.00 C
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Shall Consider
SENIOR CRIMINALIST
$7,935.00 - $11,151.00
# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
Contra Costa County
Telework
In Office
Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift
8am-5pm
Work Week
Monday-Friday
Department Information
The Criminalist classification is an entry, training, and sub-journey level position. Criminalists perform routine and less complex biology and DNA examinations and analyses. They may assist higher-level Criminalists in scientific investigations and the examination of physical evidence at crime scenes and clandestine drug labs.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-511592
Position #(s):
420-506-8466-XXX
Working Title
Criminalist (DNA Special Skills)
Classification
CRIMINALIST
$4,587.00 - $6,100.00 A
$6,001.00 - $8,411.00 B
$7,229.00 - $10,138.00 C
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Shall Consider
SENIOR CRIMINALIST
$7,935.00 - $11,151.00
# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
Contra Costa 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, Jan Bashinski DNA Laboratory, in Richmond, CA. The Bureau of Forensic Services has seven DNA programs in California. Six programs are at regional laboratories, and the positions at these laboratories are assigned to DNA Casework Programs. Positions at the seventh laboratory, the Jan Bashinski DNA Laboratory in Richmond (Contra Costa County), may be assigned to the DNA Casework Program, the CAL-DNA Data Bank Program, the Missing Persons DNA Program, or the Method Development 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 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 277 . For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
- 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
- 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 : $4,587 - $10,138