CRIME ANALYST II

State of California • Sacramento, CA

41d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Crime Analyst Supervisor, the Crime Analyst (CA) II provides extensive, initial training to new Crime Analyst Is (CA I) in the Eligibility Clearance Unit , Firearms Record Review Team, Armed and Prohibited Persons Unit, Carry Concealed Weapon Background Team, Firearms Reporting Team, and the Employment Subsequent Notification Team. CA Is determine the eligibility of a person to own or possess a firearm and ammunition by querying various databases and analyzing the records obtained. The CA II conducts quality control reviews of 10% of background eligibility checks made by CA Is to ensure the determinations are accurate. The CA II is also responsible for assisting with developing Quality Assurance Unit processing procedures, workload tracking logs, and unit statistical reports. The CA II provides one-on-one training on a regular basis, as well as group refresher trainings as needed, to the CA Is and other Bureau of Firearms staff with regard to eligibility check determinations and associated processes. The CA II acts in a lead capacity to resolve the most complex criminal and firearm record related issues specific to background eligibility checks. The CA II provides direction and assistance to staff on workload processes, conducts research, and works directly with law enforcement and other government agencies. The CA II works with the Application Development Bureau information technology staff to develop, test, and implement system enhancements to the section's databases. In response to critical workload, the CA II may be required to work mandatory overtime and may not be granted time off during the months of November and December. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements are in the Class Specification
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• Clearly indicate the Job Control ( JC-492892) 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 fingerprint check will be required.
• If interested in this position, please apply and List/Transfer eligibility will be verified.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides extensive, initial training to new Crime Analyst Is (CA I)
• Conducts quality control reviews of 10% of background eligibility checks made by CA Is
• Assists with developing Quality Assurance Unit processing procedures, workload tracking logs, and unit statistical reports
• Provides one-on-one training on a regular basis, as well as group refresher trainings as needed, to the CA Is and other Bureau of Firearms staff
• Acts in a lead capacity to resolve the most complex criminal and firearm record related issues specific to background eligibility checks
• Provides direction and assistance to staff on workload processes, conducts research, and works directly with law enforcement and other government agencies
• Works with the Application Development Bureau information technology staff to develop, test, and implement system enhancements to the section's databases
• May be required to work mandatory overtime and may not be granted time off during the months of November and December.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees