This is not a timed exam. If you request a Reasonable Accommodation your account will be locked and you will not be able to proceed with the exam until the request is processed.

The information below will help you determine which classification(s) is(are) appropriate for you. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as stated on this bulletin to compete in this examination.

Open and Open, Non-Promotional Examination(s):

• CRIME ANALYST III - Open

For all Classifications, once you have participated in any of the following examinations, you may not recompete for 3 months:

Exam Code(s):

1661

For CRIME ANALYST III, once you have participated in any of the following examinations, you may not recompete for 3 months:

Exam Code(s):

• EX-01661

Submit an Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) to apply for this examination.

Electronic applications can be submitted through your account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

If you require assistance or alternative testing arrangements due to a disability, indicate on your application that you need reasonable accommodation. You will be contacted by a representative of the testing department to make the necessary arrangements. If you have not been contacted by the time you receive notification of testing, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

If you are unable to submit your application or complete the test due to a disability, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this exam bulletin to be accepted to the examination.

Unless otherwise stated in the Minimum Qualifications, qualifying experience may be combined on a proportionate basis if the requirements stated below include more than one pattern and are distinguished as "Either" 1, "or" 2, "or" 3, etc. For example, applicants possessing qualifying experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 1 and additional experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 2 may be accepted to an examination as meeting 100% of the overall experience requirement.

Applicants who are within six months of meeting the minimum qualifications may compete in the examination but may not be appointed until they meet the minimum qualifications.

This examination consists of the following component(s):

A final score of 70% must be attained to be placed on the eligible list.

In addition to evaluating the applicant's relative knowledge, skill and ability as demonstrated by quality and breadth of education/experience, emphasis in each test component will be on measuring competitively, relative to job demands, each applicant's:

Knowledge of:

1. The structure and content of the English language for oral and written communication.
2. Databases used to maintain information.
3. Policies regarding record management and access.
4. Computer applications such as word processing and presentation software.
5. The various databases applicable to Crime Analyst work.
6. Relevant policies and procedures.
7. The various terminology and acronyms used in Crime Analyst work.
8. Elements of the criminal intelligence cycle to be able to identify and describe the formalized steps of this process.
9. State and federal regulations, state codes, and policies as they pertain to the functions of criminal investigation.
10. Data reporting procedures, requirements, statutes, and regulations in order to identify problems and develop solutions.
11. Knowledge of auditing principles and methods to verify compliance with various federal, state, and local statutes and regulations.
12. Functions and organization of various agencies in the criminal justice system.

Ability to:

1. Follow directions given by supervisors.
2. Navigate and collect information from a variety of databases.
3. Analyze and evaluate information.
4. Listen and communicate orally to gather and convey information.
5. Understand and interpret written material.
6. Attend to details in written and oral communication.
7. Conduct oneself in a professional manner and with discretion when dealing with sensitive/confidential information.
8. Work independently to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
9. Work productively as a member of a team.
10. Select important elements contained within reports.
11. Extract data from detailed documents.
12. Establish and maintain files and databases.
13. Apply general rules to specific problems to form logical conclusions.
14. Identify missing items in a thread of information to establish a need for further investigation.
15. Visually present results of investigative efforts through a variety of software tools.
16. Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
17. Break complex data down into organized and useful sections of information.
18. Gather sources of information to be used in identifying trends of making conclusions.
19. Determine the needs of a specialized work unit.
20. Facilitate information sharing.
21. Apply creative thinking.
22. Conduct needs assessment to identify specific requirements.
23. Collect, research, and evaluate various program operations.
24. Develop, prepare, and present analytical and statistical reports.

A Departmental Open eligible list for the CRIME ANALYST III Classification will be established for:

• Department of Justice

The names of successful competitors will be merged onto the eligible list(s) in order of final score regardless of test date. Eligibility expires 12 months after it is established. Applicants must then retake the examination to reestablish eligibility.

Veterans' Preference will be granted for this examination. Veterans' Preference is an assistance program for veterans, veteran widows and widowers, and spouses of 100% disabled veterans who seek employment with the state. Veterans' Preference is also extended to currently serving military members nearing their retirement or separation date.

You are not eligible for Veteran's Preference if you are:

• A veteran who has been dishonorably discharged or released.
• A veteran, widow or widower of a veteran, or spouse of a 100 percent disabled veteran who currently has permanent civil service status. (Permanent civil service status is the status of an employee who is lawfully retained in his/her position after completion of the applicable probationary period. This does not include limited term).

Veterans' Preference is codified in Government Code Sections 18973 – 18979.

Veteran status is verified by the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). Directions to apply for Veterans' Preference are on the Veterans' Preference Application (Std. Form 1093), which is available at www.CalCareers.ca.gov, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Career Credits are not granted for examination(s) administered on an Open basis or a Promotional basis.

1. Analyzing complex data (e.g., appeals, court documents, statistical reports) to identify information through verification and/or cross reference in relevant database systems.
2. Reconciling conflicting data to resolve discrepancies.
   
3. Performing the more complex search and maintenance of automated files utilizing computer software, online search tools, and other resources. 
   
4. Providing customer service, either in person or over the phone, to internal and/or external stakeholders.
5. Providing liaison support to internal/external stakeholders (e.g., management, criminal justice  agencies, instructors, the public) to retrieve and disseminate information to the appropriate  recipient. 
   
6. Writing job-related memos, letters, and correspondence.
   
7. Developing presentations using visual software (e.g., Visio, PowerPoint) for a range of audiences.
   
8. Delivering formal and/or informal presentations to a range of audiences regarding Criminal Justice or other related topics.  
   
9. Providing formal and/or informal training, in person, to staff and other stakeholders (e.g., clients, public, Criminal Justice agencies).
   
10. Developing and editing reports and/or other documentation.
    
11. Providing input as a subject matter expert for the development and revision of procedural  manuals. 
    
12. Providing recommendations based on the analysis of information collected from a variety of  sources. 
    
13. Conducting quality assurance checks (e.g., self review, peer review) to verify the accuracy and completeness of information. 
    
14. Producing analytical products (e.g., charts, timelines, and statistical reports) for distribution regarding Criminal Justice or other related topics.
    
15. Prepare files, reports, or other documentation that detail records or research findings.
    
16. Examine records and other forms of data in order to identify patterns and trends in information.
    
17. Reviewing and applying current rules, laws, and/or policies to ensure compliance while completing assignments.
    
18. Analyzing and screening documents (e.g., forms, applications, licenses) for completeness and accuracy in accordance with laws, rules, and/or policies. 
    
19. Providing lead support (i.e., review work products and offer guidance) to staff members to facilitate efficient workflow. 
    
20. Completing multiple projects or tasks, with competing deadlines, while maintaining expectations. 
    

• Department of Justice

Technical questions regarding this examination should be directed to

Administrative questions regarding this examination should be directed to:

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice). TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Examination and/or Employment Application (STD 678) forms are available at the California Department of Human Resources, local offices of the Employment Development Department, and through your CalCareer Account (www.CalCareers.ca.gov).

If you meet the requirements stated on this examination bulletin, you may take this examination, which is competitive. Possession of the entrance requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination described in this bulletin will be rated against a predetermined job-related rating, and all applicants who pass will be ranked according to their scores.

Department of Justice reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules and all applicants will be notified.

General Qualifications: Applicants must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. A medical examination may be required. In open examinations, investigation may be made of employment records and personal history and fingerprinting may be required.

Eligible Lists: Eligible lists established by competitive examination, regardless of date, must be used in the following order: 1) sub-divisional promotional, 2) departmental promotional, 3) multi-departmental promotional, 4) service-wide promotional, 5) departmental open, 6) open. When there are two lists of the same kind, the older must be used first. Eligible lists will expire in one to four years unless otherwise stated on the bulletin.

High School Equivalence: Equivalence to completion of the 12th grade may be demonstrated in any one of the following ways: 1) passing the General Education Development (GED) Test; 2) completion of 12 semester units of college-level work; 3) certification from the State Department of Education, a local school board, or high school authorities that the competitor is considered to have education equivalent to graduation from high school; or 4) for clerical and accounting classes, substitution of business college work in place of high school on a year-for-year basis.

Accepted applicants must provide proof of identification at each in-person test session. Acceptable identification consists of a photo identification card or two forms of signed identification.