Under the supervision of the Staff Services Manager I, in the Business Compliance Unit, Certificate of Eligibility (COE) Unit, 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, Automated Criminal History System, Wanted Persons System, Mental Health Firearms Prohibition System, California Restraining and Protection Order System, Department of Motor Vehicle, Applicant Processor, Law Enforcement Enterprise Portal, National Instant Check System, and the National Crime Information Center 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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DOJ has temporarily adopted telework for employees who can effectively perform their essential work functions remotely. After an initial training period, this position will allow for some telework opportunities. All telework schedules are temporary, based on current conditions and will be re-evaluated as conditions change.

• This position is located in the Division of Law Enforcement, Bureau of Firearms, Certificate of Eligibility Team.
• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
• For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at the www.oag.ca.gov.

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

• Clearly indicate the Job Control (JC-455792) 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 List/Transfer eligibility will be verified.
• Failure to submit the required application documents may result in the disqualification of your application.
• To be eligible for Crime Analyst II appointment you must be eligible for transfer, reinstatement, or have list eligibility. For more information on how to complete the exam please visit:
  
  https://calcareers.ca.gov/Cal Hr Public/Exams/Exam Bulletin.aspx?Exam Control Id=1660

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: 12/4/2024 Who May Apply
How To Apply
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 www.Cal Careers.ca.gov. 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.