CRIMINALIST

Department of Justice JC-517481 Criminalist CRIMINALIST $4,587.00 - $10,138.00 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: 5/28/2026 Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off Job Description and Duties The Criminalist classification is an entry, training, and sub-journey level position. Criminalists perform routine and less complex laboratory examinations and analyses. They may assist higher-level criminalists in scientific investigations and the examination of physical evidence at crime scenes and clandestine drug labs. Position Details Job Code #: JC-517481 Position #(s): 420-575-8466-XXX Working Title: Criminalist Classification: CRIMINALIST $4,587.00 - $6,100.00 A $6,001.00 - $8,411.00 B $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 $7,935.00 - $11,151.00 # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Riverside County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Work Shift: 8am-5pm Work Week: Monday-Friday Department Information This position is located in the Division of Law Enforcement, Bureau of Forensic Services, Riverside Laboratory. 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. 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 withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR For more information about the Department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov . Special Requirements A fingerprint check is required. The position(s) requires that incumbents pass a Background Investigation prior to being hired. The Background Investigation may include Criminal Background and a review of any governmental records. The position requires that incumbents pass a Medical Evaluation. You will be required to submit to a Medical Evaluation and receive clearance prior to being hired. The position(s) requires incumbents pass a Drug Screening Test. You will be required to take and pass the drug screening test prior to being hired. Eligibility Requirements To be appointed to this position as a Criminalist, you must be eligible for transfer, reinstatement, or obtain list eligibility. For more information on the exam please visit: CalCareers Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). Candidates who have graduated from college with a major in one of the physical or biological sciences but do not have 3 semester hours of Quantitative Analysis will be allowed to take the examination, but must provide proof of completion of the 3 semester hours of Quantitative Analysis before they are eligible for appointment. To be appointed to this position as a Sr. Criminalist, you must be eligible for transfer, reinstatement, or have list eligibility. This classification does not offer an ongoing exam. Application Instructions 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 the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 5/28/2026 Who May Apply