Crime Analyst II (Crime Analyst I)

Department of Justice · Sacramento County

Salary: $5,189 – $6,701 per month

Closes: 2026-11-13T00:00:00.000Z

Job description and requirements

Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Crime Analyst Supervisor (CAS) of the Automated Firearms System (AFS) Team within the Firearms Records Unit (FRU), the CA II acts as the subject-matter-expert (SME) and custodian of AFS and Ammunition Purchase Records File (APRF) records providing analytical and technical support to criminal justice agencies, university and research institutions, the public, California firearm dealers, and other firearms industry stakeholders. As the custodian of records for the AFS and APRF, the CA II will certify records and provide testimony in civil and criminal court proceedings. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. • Clearly indicate the Job Control (JC-536541) 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: • Strong communication skills. • Excellent organizational skills. • Exceptional attention to detail. • Ability to work under pressure and perform multiple tasks with accuracy, precision and neatness. • Ability to maintain professional and courteous working relationships with all levels of staff. • Ability to foster positive working relationships with internal/external customers and/or contacts. • Ability to successfully lead and supervise a group of individuals. • Act independently as well as in a team environment Receive and follow directions from supervisor. • Strong work ethic and attendance. • Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
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Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Crime Analyst Supervisor (CAS) of the Automated Firearms System (AFS) Team within the Firearms Records Unit (FRU), the CA II acts as the subject-matter-expert (SME) and custodian of AFS and Ammunition Purchase Records File (APRF) records providing analytical and technical support to criminal justice agencies, university and research institutions, the public, California firearm dealers, and other firearms industry stakeholders. As the custodian of records for the AFS and APRF, the CA II will certify records and provide testimony in civil and criminal court proceedings.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
  • Clearly indicate the Job Control (JC-536541) 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:
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to work under pressure and perform multiple tasks with accuracy, precision and neatness.
  • Ability to maintain professional and courteous working relationships with all levels of staff.
  • Ability to foster positive working relationships with internal/external customers and/or contacts.
  • Ability to successfully lead and supervise a group of individuals.
  • Act independently as well as in a team environment Receive and follow directions from supervisor.
  • Strong work ethic and attendance.
  • Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

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Application timeline

Applications close in 8 days, on November 13, 2026.

Posting history

This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 29, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.

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