Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of the Supervisor (Sup) I in the Business Compliance Unit, Certificate of Eligibility (COE) Team, the Crime Analyst (CA) II is responsible for analyzing all initial and renewal COE applications for completeness and update information into the California Firearms Applicant Reporting System (CFARS). The CA II will conduct the associated firearm eligibility check to determine if the applicant is not prohibited from acquiring or possessing firearms, by researching California and federal statutes, and analyzing information in various databases such as the Automated Firearms System (AFS), Automated Criminal History System (ACHS), Wanted Persons System (WPS), Mental Health Firearms Prohibition System (MHFPS), California Restraining and Protection Order System (CARPOS), Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV), Applicant Processor, Law Enforcement Enterprise Portal (LEEP), National Instant Check System (NICS), and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database. The CA II, as the subject matter expert, is responsible for the research, review, technical support, and analysis of the COE process and will ensure the work processes are completed within the time frames mandated by state law; recommend status on certificate issuance, denial or revocation. The CA II will lead the development and implementation of database enhancements to the COE application in CFARS and databases utilized for firearm eligibility checks, including database testing. The CA II, will develop, update, and maintain all policy and procedure manuals; provide technical assistance; update and track applicant information on various databases used by the Department of Justice; provide BOF management with statistical information; provide customer service via email, telephone, and/or written correspondence, and back up other analyst in the section.

The CA II must have a thorough knowledge of California statutory code sections and the criminal justice system. The CA II may be required to work mandatory overtime or may be temporarily redirected to other sections due to Bureau workload needs.

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Working Conditions

DOJ has adopted teleworking for employees who can effectively perform their essential work functions remotely. After initial training period, this position may allow for some telework opportunities. All telework schedules are temporary, based on current conditions and will be re-evaluated as conditions change. 

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

• Clearly indicate the Job Control (JC-528347) and the title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.
• Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Application (STD. 678).This page is for examination use only.
• A background check will be required.
• A fingerprint check will be required.
• If interested in this position, please apply and your List/Transfer eligibility will be verified.
• Failure to submit the required application documents may result in the disqualification of your application.

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 various databases applicable to Crime Analyst work; relevant policies and procedures; the various terminology and acronyms used in Crime Analyst work; elements of the criminal intelligence cycle to be able to identify and describe the formalized steps of this process; and state and federal regulations, state codes, and policies as they pertain to the functions of criminal investigation.
Ability to: work independently to meet deadlines with minimal supervision; work productively as a member of a team; select important elements contained within reports; extract data from detailed documents; establish and maintain files and databases; apply general rules to specific problems to form logical conclusions; identify missing items in a thread of information to establish a need for further investigation; visually present results of investigative efforts through a variety of software tools; identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions; break complex data down into organized and useful sections of information; and gather sources of information to be used in identifying trends of making conclusions.

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.

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 - To be considered for this position, applicants must submit an SOQ along with their application. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills qualifies you for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SOQs must be no more than two (2) pages in length, and typed using no less than 12 point Arial font.

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