Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Crime Analyst I (CA I) conducts inventories of all evidence, chemicals, forensic reference materials, standards and collections including large drug and weapons collections, laboratory and computer equipment and property and responds to Bureau of Forensic Services (Bureau) laboratory and external agency requests for items within the reference collections for use in forensic evidence analysis. The CA I ensures proper storage of evidence, logs and maintains chain of custody of evidence items comprising the Bureau’s internal proficiency test program in accordance with Bureau and accreditation evidence handling requirements, releases evidence to authorized law enforcement personnel and field offices; is responsible for all requests for transfers, repairs, salvage and/or disposal of evidence; develops improvements in property accounting procedures in accordance with departmental directives. Routinely and accurately utilizes JusticeTrax, the Bureau’s computerized laboratory information management system, and other computer programs to maintain accurate and complete inventory, proficiency, and training records.

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Special Requirements

• 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.
• A Fingerprint Check will be required.
• 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

Write a narrative that answers the questions below, considering the Desirable Qualifications for this position and the Essential Functions listed in the Duty Statement. You must submit a typed document, 1-2 pages in length, using 1-inch margins and 12-point font. Failure to answer these questions in its entirety or follow instructions may result in disqualification.

1. What steps would you take to conduct an inventory of property?
2. What tools and/or programs would you use to complete the steps outlined in question?

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. The SOQ serves as documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. You may draw from your experience in professional, educational and personal settings. Please see SOQ questions below.

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