Criminalist; DNA Special Skills

Overview

The Criminalist classification is an entry, training, and sub-journey level position. The Data Bank Criminalist processes DNA samples collected from qualified persons and submitted by California law enforcement agencies in accordance with applicable state law, develops DNA profiles from these samples, and imports the DNA profiles to the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) where they are searched against DNA profiles from evidence from unsolved crimes.

The Criminalist performs routine technical duties but may be assigned to assist Senior Criminalists with specialized duties and projects within the Data Bank Program.

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

• Job Code #: JC-505593
• Position #(s): -019
• -006
• -077
• Working Title
  :
  Criminalist (DNA Special Skills) (Classification: CRIMINALIST)
• Salary: $4,587.00 – $6,100.00 A
• Salary (Range
  
  B): $6,001.00 – $8,411.00 B
• Salary (Range
  
  C): $7,229.00 – $10,138.00 C
• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
• Shall Consider SENIOR CRIMINALIST
• Salary: $7,935.00 – $11,151.00
• # of Positions: 3
• Work Location: Contra Costa County
• Telework
  :
  In Office
• Job Type
  :
  Permanent, Full Time
• Work Shift
  : 8am-5pm
• Work Week
  :
  Monday-Friday

• This position is located in the Division of Law Enforcement, Bureau of Forensic Services, Jan Bashinski DNA Laboratory, in Richmond, CA.
• 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
• Please note that this classification contains multiple salary ranges. New-to-State employees will be given the minimum salary of Range A, unless you meet Alternate Range Criteria 277.
• For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Personal Leave Program:
  Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax with holdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual – CalHR.

• Work-life balance
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave options
• Consistent wage increases
• Pension retirement
• Job stability
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!