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Crime Analyst (Full Time)
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 Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- CRIME ANALYST I
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
JC-531904
Position #(s)
420-506-0109-004
Working Title
Crime Analyst I
Classification
CRIME ANALYST I $3,984.00 - $5,193.00 A
$4,740.00 - $6,236.00 B
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location
Contra Costa County
Telework
In Office
Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift
8am-5pm
Work Week
Monday-Friday
Department Information
- This position is located in the Division of Law Enforcement, Bureau of Forensic Services, Richmond Laboratory.
- Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
- Please note that this classification contains multiple salary ranges. New-to-State employees will be given the minimum salary of Range A, unless you meet current Alternate Range Criteria 494 S tate employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
- Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR
- For more information about the Department, please visit the Attorney General's website at .
- Note: This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the approval of the Criminalist Supervisor and program need, upon completion of training for a maximum number of two weekly telework days. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position's designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense.
- 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.
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 10/5/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.
Application
Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Justice
DLE - Kerry Hoefling
Attn: Kerry Hoefling
Department of Justice/DLE - OC - Personnel Services Unit
1300 I Street, Suite 1140
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Justice
DLE - Kerry Hoefling
Kerry Hoefling
Department of Justice/DLE - OC - Personnel Services Unit
1300 I Street, Suite 1140
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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 - Completion of an online hiring test is REQUIRED as part of the selection process for this position. This hiring test is not the same as the Examination to obtain list eligibility for any classification in the State of California. Please follow the steps below to satisfy this requirement. Step 1: Registration : Register for this online hiring test by completing the form at this link: . Instructions for providing proof of registration will be emailed when you complete this registration. You must upload proof of registration when applying for this position. Step 2: Complete the Hiring Test: You must complete the hiring test. You will receive instructions to complete this hiring test from Assessment.Support@doj.ca.gov after the Final Filing Date for this job posting.
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.
Contact Information The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact
Kerry Hoefling
(916) 210-7465
kerry.hoefling@doj.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact
EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
EERROffice@doj.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
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 be a narrative discussion of how your knowledge, skills, abilities and experience relate to this position as described in the duty statement. You may draw from your experience in professional, educational and personal settings.
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
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
