Summary
Overview Crime Analyst I role at California Department of Justice. The position is assigned to the Missing Persons DNA Program (MPDP) and involves analyzing, evaluating, and indexing information from reports of unidentified dead and missing persons. The role provides liaison support to local law enforcement agencies, coroners, and medical examiners to ensure submitted reports are complete and accurate.The Crime Analyst I also supports laboratory staff, ensures samples are properly delivered, updates information in appropriate data systems, maintains the filing system, and writes reports documenting MPDP activities. The role collaborates with the Missing and Unidentified Persons (MUPS) Program to ensure all methods of identification are exhausted prior to DNA analysis being requested.Position details Job Code #: JC-489727Position #(s): 420-567-0109-002Working Title: Crime Analyst IClassification: CRIME ANALYST ISalary ranges: $3,984.00 - $5,193.00 A; $4,740.00 - $6,236.00 BNew to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.Number of Positions: 1Work Location: Contra Costa CountyTelework: In OfficeJob Type: Permanent, Full TimeWork Shift: DayWork Week: Monday-FridayDepartment Information: Division of Law Enforcement, Bureau of Forensic Services, Richmond LaboratoryResponsibilities The Crime Analyst I is assigned to the 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 MUPS Program to ensure that all their methods of identification are exhausted prior to DNA analysis being requested.Benefits Work-life balance11 paid holidaysFlexible paid leave optionsConsistent wage increasesPension retirementJob stabilityHealth/Dental/Vision InsurancePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!Note: Please disregard non-applicant related notices, and refer to the official job posting for all requirements and updates.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description
Overview Crime Analyst I role at California Department of Justice. The position is assigned to the Missing Persons DNA Program (MPDP) and involves analyzing, evaluating, and indexing information from reports of unidentified dead and missing persons. The role provides liaison support to local law enforcement agencies, coroners, and medical examiners to ensure submitted reports are complete and accurate.The Crime Analyst I also supports laboratory staff, ensures samples are properly delivered, updates information in appropriate data systems, maintains the filing system, and writes reports documenting MPDP activities. The role collaborates with the Missing and Unidentified Persons (MUPS) Program to ensure all methods of identification are exhausted prior to DNA analysis being requested.Position details Job Code #: JC-489727Position #(s): 420-567-0109-002Working Title: Crime Analyst IClassification: CRIME ANALYST ISalary ranges: $3,984.00 - $5,193.00 A; $4,740.00 - $6,236.00 BNew to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.Number of Positions: 1Work Location: Contra Costa CountyTelework: In OfficeJob Type: Permanent, Full TimeWork Shift: DayWork Week: Monday-FridayDepartment Information: Division of Law Enforcement, Bureau of Forensic Services, Richmond LaboratoryResponsibilities The Crime Analyst I is assigned to the 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 MUPS Program to ensure that all their methods of identification are exhausted prior to DNA analysis being requested.Benefits Work-life balance11 paid holidaysFlexible paid leave optionsConsistent wage increasesPension retirementJob stabilityHealth/Dental/Vision InsurancePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!Note: Please disregard non-applicant related notices, and refer to the official job posting for all requirements and updates.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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