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Criminalist
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California Department of Justice provided pay range This range is provided by California Department of Justice. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range 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-493598
Position #: 420-575-8466-XXX
Working Title: Criminalist
Classification: CRIMINALIST
Salary Ranges
Range A: $4,587.00 – $6,100.00
Range B: $6,001.00 – $8,411.00
Range C: $7,229.00 – $10,138.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
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!
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Criminalist
role at
California Department of Justice .
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
California Department of Justice provided pay range This range is provided by California Department of Justice. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range 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-493598
Position #: 420-575-8466-XXX
Working Title: Criminalist
Classification: CRIMINALIST
Salary Ranges
Range A: $4,587.00 – $6,100.00
Range B: $6,001.00 – $8,411.00
Range C: $7,229.00 – $10,138.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
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!
#J-18808-Ljbffr