Criminalist

Job Description and Duties

The Criminalist classification is an entry, training, and sub-journey level position. Criminalists perform routine and less complex laboratory analyses. Perform toxicological analyses of body viscera and fluids in accordance with laboratory standards and guidelines. May provide technical and/or administrative review of analysis conducted by other toxicology analysts. Maintain proficiency and competency as a toxicology analyst by participating in internal and external testing such as that required by ANAB accreditation standards.

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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.

Eligibility

• To be appointed to this position as a Criminalist you must be eligible for transfer reinstatement or have list eligibility. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). Candidates who have graduated from college with a major in one of the physical or biological sciences but do not have 3 semester hours of Quantitative Analysis will be allowed to take the examination, but must provide proof of completion of the 3 semester hours of Quantitative Analysis before they are eligible for appointment.

• To be appointed to this position as a Sr. Criminalist you must be eligible for transfer, reinstatement, or have list eligibility.

Benefits

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

Additional Information on Application Filing

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. *Electronic filing preferred*

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.
• School Transcripts
• Other - Candidates must submit a copy of college transcripts and a copy of college degree(s). Transcripts should reflect the necessary course requirements as indicated in the Minimum Qualifications specifications. Official transcripts will be required upon appointment.