CRIME ANALYST II

Job Description and Duties

Under the general supervision of the Crime Analyst Supervisor (CAS) in the Eligibility Clearance Unit, the Crime Analyst (CA) II will analyze criminal history information and other firearms and ammunition related records to determine the eligibility of a person to purchase, receive, own or possess firearms and/or ammunition. The CA II will contact firearms and ammunition dealers/vendors, along with civil and criminal justice agencies to obtain/clarify additional information related to various firearms and/or ammunition laws. These functions involve inquiring into various criminal justice databases, requesting and reviewing criminal records, and contacting civil and criminal justice agencies to verify any firearms prohibiting records. The CA II must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of California statutory code sections, the criminal justice system, and the laws and regulations governing eligibility to purchase/possess firearms and/or ammunition under state and federal law. The CA II will act as the lead resolving critical background checks escalated by CA I; tracking and processing transactions on the 30-day DROS transaction report; participating in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions to develop, test and implement business requirements; delegating and tracking Personal Firearm Eligibility Check (PFEC) application transactions; and conducting training and quality assurance on CA I PFEC and Basic Ammunition Eligibility (BAEC) workload.

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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-504353) 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 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.

Completion of an online hiring test is REQUIRED to proceed in the selection process for this position. An email with test information will be sent to all applicants within 15 business days after the close of this job posting from [email protected] . If you submitted your application and have not received the test information email within 15 business days after the close of the job posting, please immediately contact the hiring contact listed on this job posting.

Hiring assessments are typically taken on a personal computer and may require candidates to visually identify information, type long passages, listen to audio recordings, or speak into an audio recorder. If you need a reasonable accommodation to take this test, please contact [Ronika Vikash] by the final filing date listed on this bulletin.

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.

The candidate should also be able to work well under pressure, meet tight deadlines, be dependable, and demonstrate good work habits.

Be a self-starter with excellent attendance and mentorship or leadership skills.

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.