CRIME ANALYST I

Job Description and Duties

The California Department of Justice’s Bureau of Firearms ensures that the state’s firearms laws are administered fairly, enforced vigorously, and understood uniformly throughout California.

We are hiring a Crime Analyst I to assist with the Carry Concealed Weapons licensing program.

Under the general supervision of a Crime Analyst Supervisor, in the Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) Background Team, the Crime Analyst (CA) I provides firearms services to licensing law enforcement agencies (LEAs) required by California law to submit LiveScan (electronic fingerprint submission) applications and renewal backgrounds to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for CCW licensing purposes.

The CA I will analyze the firearms eligibility status of applicants utilizing criminal offender record information (CORI) and other firearms eligibility related records in the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) and various law enforcement databases.

Upon making a determination, the CA I generates a notification of authorization / denial and sends the notification to the applicant agency to complete the firearms request.

Additionally, the CA I conducts annual reviews, monitors subsequent arrest notifications of authorized applicants and notifies licensing LEAs if applicants become prohibited from purchasing, possessing or owning a firearm.

• In addition to processing background checks, the CA I should have the ability to research and reconcile incomplete or inaccurate records generated from reports and database systems;
• understand the criminal justice system, confidentiality, and State and Federal laws and regulations as it relates to a applicants eligibility to purchase, possess or own firearms in California;

and communicate via phone, facsimile or email with law enforcement and other government agencies to obtain missing dispositions and warrants, as well as other pertinent information necessary to determine firearms eligibility.

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Working Conditions

DOJ has adopted telework for employees who can effectively perform their essential work functions remotely. After an initial training period, this position may allow for some telework opportunities.

All telework schedules are based on current conditions and may 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-428108) 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).

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• A background check will be required.
• A fingerprint check will be required.
• If interested in this position, please apply and List / Transfer eligibility will be verified.
• This is a 12-month limited term position, but it may be extended to a maximum of 24 months and / or may become a permanent position based upon operational needs.

Failure to submit the required application documents may result in the disqualification of your application.

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