Crime Analyst I

Job Description and Duties

The Crime Analyst I (CA) is responsible for establishing and coordinating the more complex operations of the laboratory’s property control system and inventory management. The CA I performs technical and administrative duties for the Bureau of Forensic Services. Duties include: receiving case evidence, reviewing associated case information, and establishing a chain of custody for each submitted evidence item; monitoring the laboratory’s evidence storage areas; and utilizing the Department’s asset management system to track laboratory equipment, supplies, and vehicles.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

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.

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications

1. The Crime Analyst at the Bureau of Forensic Services Sacramento Laboratory is responsible for the exchange of evidence into and out of the laboratory, the proper storage of evidence in the laboratory, and tracking that evidence. What experience do you have with transferring items (does not have to be evidence) into/out of your responsibility, tracking those items, and properly storing those items?

2. The Crime analyst not only handles evidence, but also maintains inventory of property in the laboratory (e.g. supplies, equipment, vehicles). Please describe any experience you have with maintaining inventories.

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
• 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 these requirements or who do not provide responses to the specific questions in the order listed will be disqualified from the selection process. Please see below for SOQ questions.