Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under supervision of the Crime Analyst (CA) Supervisor, the CA I is responsible for the comparison and verification of incoming fingerprint and palm print transaction images submitted by law enforcement and applicant agencies with existing department records and perform the more technical input and update functions to the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS).  Positive verification of a subject’s identity is accomplished through the AFIS and visually examining fingerprint and palm print impressions and associated documents.  The CA I will also access various automated systems including the Automated Criminal History System, Automated Archive System, and Criminal Processor.  The CA I is responsible for timely and accurate verifications and is accountable for erroneous conclusions and maintaining production levels established by the Cal-ID Program.  Duties may also include Record Review, Jane/John Doe, and Department of Motor Vehicles casework and courtroom testimony.  

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

A fingerprint check is required.

Clearly indicate JC – 465145 in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section of your State Application.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position,  you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma .  An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

Application Instructions

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: 2/27/2025

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

CJIS - Johnny Garcia

Attn: JC-465145 Johnny Garcia III

Department of Justice 4949 Broadway

Room D-214

Sacramento , CA 95820

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Justice

CJIS - Johnny Garcia

JC-465145 Johnny Garcia III

Department of Justice 4949 Broadway

Room D-214

Sacramento , CA 95820

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 and must be submitted along with your State application. The SOQ is a discussion of how an applicant's education and experience meets the evaluation criteria and qualifies them for the position. Please see Statement of Qualifications section below to complete the requirements.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

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Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Johnny Garcia III
(916) 210-5365
[email protected]

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
[email protected]

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.

Resume and Statement of Qualifications Instructions

Resume must be no longer than 2 pages in length. Your application may be disqualified from consideration if your resume does not adhere to the requirement.

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. Your application may be disqualified from consideration if your SOQ does not adhere to the requirements listed below.

• The SOQ should be numbered in the same order and should address the two statements below.
• The SOQ should be typed in 12 point Times New Roman font, single-spaced, on letter sized paper (8.5" x 11"), no more than two pages in length.
• Identify each page with applicant’s full name.
• Responses should be complete, specific, clear, concise, and include examples.
• Resumes will not be considered a substitute for the SOQ.

For each of the statements below, please provide specific examples of your experience in the relevant areas. Include a discussion of pertinent issues, course of action, outcome and measurements of success.

1. Why are you interested in becoming a Crime Analyst (CA) I in the Department of Justice’s Cal-ID Program? What is your  knowledge of the Cal-ID Program and fingerprint identification?
2. Based on the duties described in the CA I duty statement, what training and experiences do you have that would make  you the best candidate for this position?

Applications received without a SOQ will not be considered.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time,

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