Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Crime Analyst I is assigned to the Missing Persons DNA Program (MPDP) and will independently analyze, evaluate and index information contained in reports of unidentified dead and missing persons and provide assistance and liaison support to local law enforcement agencies, coroners, and medical examiners to ensure that reports submitted to the department are complete and accurate. The Crime Analyst I provides program support to the staff at the laboratory to ensure that samples are properly delivered, updates information into appropriate data systems, maintains the filing system, and writes reports to document the activities of the MPDP. The Crime Analyst I also works with the Missing and Unidentified Persons (MUPS) Program to ensure that all their methods of identification are exhausted prior to DNA analysis being requested.

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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

You must meet the requirements listed in the specifications, be eligible for transfer, permissive reinstatement, or have current list eligibility. For more information on the exam please go to:  Crime Analyst I Exam

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: Various law enforcement databases; terminology and acronyms used in Crime Analyst work; elements of the criminal justice system, and state and federal criminal codes.

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.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. To be considered for the position, you must submit an SOQ along with your application and resume. A resume does not take the place of the SOQ. Please see information below on completing the SOQ.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Local area,

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