Criminalist Supervisor

Job Description And Duties

If you previously applied for JC-487546 you do not need to apply again. Applications will still be considered for JC-487546.

The Criminalist Supervisor is responsible for the technical direction and operation of any combination of forensic programs in the laboratory as needed. The incumbent advises on quality assurance procedures, writes procedure manuals, and supervises and trains Criminalists in various disciplines of forensic science.

• Job Code #: JC-504667
• Position #:
  
  -002
• Working Title:
  
  Criminalist Supervisor
• Classification: CRIMINALIST SUPERVISOR
• Salary: $9,093.00 - $12,480.00 (New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.)
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location:
  
  Shasta County
• Telework:
  In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Work Shift:
  
  8am-5pm
• Work Week:
  Monday-Friday

• This position is located in the Division of Law Enforcement, Bureau of Forensic Services, Redding Laboratory.
• Please disregard the SROA/Su rplus 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 all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• 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 with holdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR
• For more information about the Department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at

• 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!