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Program Technician I

California Department of Justice
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/12/2026
Job Description And Duties

The Program Technician (PT) in the Quality Update and Expedite Section (QUES) is an entry-level technician. The PT performs increasingly difficult duties associated with the update of information into the Automated Criminal History System (ACHS). This includes reviewing and analyzing source documents for update, processing documents in error resolution, disseminating data, identifying data not conforming to legal and procedural requirements, and initiating action to resolve problems.

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

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-517933

Position #(s):

420-761-9927-XXX

Working Title

Program Technician I

Classification

PROGRAM TECHNICIAN

$3,316.00 - $4,456.00 A

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

Day Shift

Work Week

Monday - Friday

Department Information

This position is located in the California Justice Information Services Division, Bureau of Criminal Information & Analysis, Record Management Branch, Criminal Record Expedite & Support Program, Quality Update and Expedite 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 .

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

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 : $3,316 - $4,456

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