Under the supervision of the Staff Services Manager I, in the Business Compliance Unit, Certificate of Eligibility (COE) Unit, the Crime Analyst (CA) II is responsible for analyzing all initial and renewal COE applications for completeness and update information into the California Firearms Applicant Reporting System (CFARS). The CA II will conduct the associated firearm eligibility check to determine if the applicant is not prohibited from acquiring or possessing firearms, by researching California and federal statutes, and analyzing information in various databases such as the Automated Firearms System, Automated Criminal History System, Wanted Persons System, Mental Health Firearms Prohibition System, California Restraining and Protection Order System, Department of Motor Vehicle, Applicant Processor, Law Enforcement Enterprise Portal, National Instant Check System, and the National Crime Information Center database. The CA II, as the subject matter expert, is responsible for the research, review, technical support, and analysis of the COE process and will ensure the work processes are completed within the time frames mandated by state law; recommend status on certificate issuance, denial or revocation. The CA II will lead the development and implementation of database enhancements to the COE application in CFARS and databases utilized for firearm eligibility checks, including database testing. The CA II, will develop, update, and maintain all policy and procedure manuals; provide technical assistance; update and track applicant information on various databases used by the Department of Justice; provide BOF management with statistical information; provide customer service via email, telephone, and/or written correspondence, and back up other analyst in the section.
The CA II must have a thorough knowledge of California statutory code sections and the criminal justice system. The CA II may be required to work mandatory overtime or may be temporarily redirected to other sections due to Bureau workload needs.
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Working Conditions
DOJ has temporarily adopted telework for employees who can effectively perform their essential work functions remotely. After an initial training period, this position will allow for some telework opportunities. All telework schedules are temporary, based on current conditions and will be re-evaluated as conditions change.