Criminalist (DNA Special Skills)

Job Description and Duties

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.

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Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

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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