Analyst - Forensic Services

Job Posting:
Analyst I - Forensic Services

Department of State Hospitals

JC-510917 - Analyst I - Forensic Services

$3,861.00 - $6,276.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 3/26/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your Cal Career Account) By Mail Drop-off

The permanent, full time Analyst I will be directed by the Supervisor I in Forensic Services at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH).

The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Define, interpret, and process legal documents and court orders.
• Learn, understand, retain and recall a broad range of highly technical data and apply it to individual cases.
• Make arithmetical computations to determine maximum commitment date according to the Penal Code.
• Analyze, interpret, and verify Transportation Orders for accuracy and appropriate language.
• Formulate statewide procedures and policies pertaining to interhospital transfers.
• Maintain tracking databases for case management for patients referred for other state hospital transfer.
• Serve as assistant liaison with DSH-Sacramento, DSH-Administration, and other state hospitals in monitoring census tracking programs.
• Analyze and interpret Forensic evaluator reports and BPH and court orders.
• Recognize and request corrections for discrepancies as needed.
• Maintain an accurate detailed database for tracking and reporting to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the State Authorized Risk Assessment Tool for Sex Offenders (SARATSO).

The permanent, full time Analyst I will be directed by the Supervisor I in Forensic Services at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the duties listed above.

Eligibility:
To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications. If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy.

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

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ANALYST I

Salary ranges for Analyst I: $3,861.00 - $4,839.00 / $4,181.00 - $5,233.00 / $5,014.00 - $6,276.00. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: San Luis Obispo County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

The Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Morro Bay, with easy access to beaches, natural settings, and landmarks.

• The position(s) require a Background Investigation to be cleared prior to hire.
• The position(s) require Medical Clearance prior to hire.

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 QR Codes, are not considered Postmark dates for timely filing.

Final Filing Date: 3/26/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; other eligibilities may be considered if no SROA/Surplus candidates apply.

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