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Job Description and Duties

Do you want to make a difference in California? Are you looking for a rewarding career that furthers public safety?  Criminalists in the Bureau of Forensic Services’ CAL-DNA Data Bank program serve the people of California by developing DNA profiles collected from individuals in accordance with California Penal Codes Section 296 and related codes and uploading them to the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS).  The Crime Analyst II supports the laboratory staff and ensures that DNA collections are properly carried out and correctly attributed.  We're looking for a detail-oriented, analytically-minded individual to join our team. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply!

What will I be doing?

The Crime Analyst (CA) II will plan, coordinate, and conduct statewide DNA sample collection training for law enforcement personnel; perform complex identification duties by querying various Law Enforcement databases to determine offender and offense eligibility for DNA sample submission and database entry; evaluate eligibility for expungement of DNA samples and profiles; participate in special projects independently or as part of a team for purposes of increasing the accuracy of DNA sample submissions and improving overall DNA sample collection practices statewide; and manage the State’s supply of DNA sample collection kits.  The CA II will gain thorough knowledge and understanding of California statutory codes, the criminal justice system, and regulations governing DNA collection and expungement.

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Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.
• The position(s) requires incumbents pass a Background Investigation prior to being hired. The Background Investigation may include Criminal Background and a review of any governmental records.
• The position(s) requires incumbents pass a Drug Screening Test. You will be required to take and pass the drug screening test prior to being hired.
• The position(s) requires incumbents pass a Medical Evaluation. You will be required to submit to a Medical Evaluation and receive clearance prior to being hired.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of: The structure and content of the English language for oral and written communication; databases used to maintain information; policies regarding record management and access; and computer applications such as word processing and presentation software.

Ability to: Follow directions given by supervisors; navigate and collect information from a variety of databases; analyze and evaluate information; listen and communicate orally to gather and convey information; understand and interpret written material; attend to details in written and oral communication; and conduct oneself in a professional manner and with discretion when dealing with sensitive/confidential information.

Knowledge of: All of the above, and the various databases applicable to Crime Analyst work; relevant policies and procedures; the various terminology and acronyms used in Crime Analyst work; elements of the criminal intelligence cycle to be able to identify and describe the formalized steps of this process; and state and federal regulations, state codes, and policies as they pertain to the functions of criminal investigation.

Ability to: All of the above, and work independently to meet deadlines with minimal supervision; work productively as a member of a team; select important elements contained within reports; extract data from detailed documents; establish and maintain files and databases; apply general rules to specific problems to form logical conclusions; identify missing items in a thread of information to establish a need for further investigation; visually present results of investigative efforts through a variety of software tools; identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions; break complex data down into organized and useful sections of information; and gather sources of information to be used in identifying trends of making conclusions

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Statement of Qualifications

The SOQ must be typed in a professional 12-point font, single-spaced, and no more than one page in length. It should outline, in narrative form, the following four elements:

• how your education or experience satisfy the minimum qualifications for the position
• how your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience relate to the analytical duties described in the duty statement
• your experience training or presenting information to large groups

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Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. To be considered for the position, applicants must submit an SOQ along with their application. Resumes do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Applicants who fail to follow this requirement as specified will be disqualified from the selection process. Please see Statement of Qualifications section below for instructions.
  
• Other - Where applicable, please include a copy of any certificate, college degree, or college transcripts mentioned in the SOQ which confirm how the minimum qualifications for the Crime Analyst II position are met.

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