Crime Analyst at Department of Justice Sacramento County, CA
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Government
Government Agency -
Law/Legal
Location: California
Job Description and Duties
Do you want to make a difference in California? Are you looking for a rewarding career that will help you develop both technically and analytically? The Bureau of Firearms serves the people of California through education, regulation, and enforcement actions regarding the manufacture, sales, ownership, safety training, and transfer of firearms. Bureau of Firearms staff are leaders in providing firearms expertise and information to law enforcement, legislators, and the general public in a comprehensive program to promote legitimate and responsible firearms possession and use by California residents.
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team. If this opportunity resonates with you, we encourage you to apply!
receive, review, identify, and process applicant and firearm information; and provide oral and written correspondence to applicants. The above-described functions involve querying various databases and requesting and reviewing files. The CA I contacts state and federal criminal justice agencies, and firearms and ammunition dealers, to obtain and/or clarify information related to various firearm and/or ammunition issues or laws. The CA I will gain a thorough knowledge and understanding of California statutory codes, the criminal justice system, and regulations governing eligibility to purchase or possess firearms and/or ammunition in California.
DOJ has adopted telework for employees who can effectively perform their essential work functions remotely. After an initial training period, this position may 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 being advertised until filled and applications will be reviewed monthly with the following cutoff dates: 11/29/25, 12/31/25, 01/30/26, 02/27/26, 03/31/26, and 04/30/26.
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Working ConditionsCandidates may work in any of the following Bureau of Firearms (BOF) areas:
Carry Concealed Weapons Program (CCW):
The CCW Program assists CCW licensing agencies by conducting the initial, renewal, and annual firearm eligibility background check submitted to DOJ for review of the applicant’s criminal and mental health history.
The APPU conducts extensive background eligibility checks and criminal history analysis of individuals who have acquired firearms and ammunition, to determine if they are prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm and ammunition since their initial acquisition.
Firearm Reporting Team (FRT):
The FRT is responsible for analyzing criminal history information and other firearms eligibility records for individuals seeking to record firearms in their name.
Law Enforcement Release (LER):
The LER is responsible for analyzing criminal history information and other firearms eligibility records for people seeking to retrieve firearms and/or ammunition in the possession of law enforcement agencies to determine the individual’s eligibility to own or possess a firearm or ammunition.
Eligibility Clearance Unit (ECU):
The ECU is responsible for analyzing criminal history information and other firearms and ammunition related records to determine an applicant’s eligibility to own or possess firearms and/or ammunition.
Agency Notification Unit (ANU):
The ANU conducts firearms eligibility checks of individuals applying to become peace officers, public officers (e.g., custodial or transportation officers), armed security guards, or students in California Peace Officer Standards and Training certification courses. The ANU is also responsible for notifying applicant…
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