Criminalist

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.

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

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 .
  
  

Benefits of working for the State of California:

• 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!