Criminalist (DNA Special Skills)

Job Description and Duties

The Criminalist classification is an entry, training, and sub-journey level position. Criminalists in Method Development perform routine and less complex/novel validations for DNA casework and offender database use as well as for Biology screening. The Criminalist may be assigned to assist higher level Criminalists in conducting more complex specialized projects in the Method Development Unit.

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Benefits

Please access this link for information on benefits afforded to employees who work for the State of California – https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx 

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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