Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Crime Analyst (CA) II provides extensive, initial training to new CA Is on the Eligibility Clearance Team, Firearms Record Review Team, Employment Subsequent Notification Team, Carry Concealed Weapon Background Teams, and Armed and Prohibited Persons Unit. CA Is determine the eligibility of a person to own or possess a firearm and ammunition by querying various databases and analyzing the records obtained.

The CA II conducts quality control reviews of 10% of background eligibility checks made by CA Is to ensure the determinations are accurate. The CA II is also responsible for assisting with developing Quality Assurance Unit processing procedures, workload tracking logs, and unit statistical reports. The CA II provides one-on-one training on a regular basis, as well as group refresher trainings as needed, to the CA Is and other Bureau staff with regard to eligibility check determinations and associated processes. The CA II acts in a lead capacity to resolve the most complex criminal and firearm record related issues specific to background eligibility checks. The CA II provides direction and assistance to staff on workload processes, conducts research, and works directly with law enforcement and other government agencies. The CA II works with the Hawkins Data Center information technology staff to develop, test, and implement system enhancements to the section’s databases. In response to critical workload, the CA II may be required to work mandatory overtime and may not be granted time off during the months of November and December.

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Working Conditions

DOJ has adopted telework for employees who can effectively perform their essential work functions remotely. After an initial training period, this position may allow for some telework opportunities.  All telework schedules are based on current conditions and may be re-evaluated as conditions change.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

• Clearly indicate the Job Control (JC-459946) and the title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.
• Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only.
• A background check will be required.
• A fingerprint check will be required.
• If interested in this position, please apply and List/Transfer eligibility will be verified.

Failure to submit the required application documents may result in the disqualification of your application.

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 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: 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.

Timely Filing of Applications

Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.

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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Remote job,

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