Program Technician Iii

$4,329.00 - $5,589.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/12/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your Cal Career Account) By Mail Drop-off

Under general direction, the Program Technician (PT) III in the Quality Update and Expedite Section (QUES) performs a variety of analytical duties in support of and update to the Automated Criminal History System (ACHS), the Applicant and Criminal Card Scan, No Longer Interested (NLI) Desktop Processor, and the Automated Archive System (AAS). The PT III develops, revises, and maintains procedural manuals in the Criminal Offender Record Program (CORP) and identifies changes in policy to determine impact on procedures.

Performs completed staff work, conducts surveys, and prepares reports; consults with client agencies, Department management and support staff regarding their needs and makes appropriate recommendations as it relates to the update of ACHS. The PT III may provide formal classroom and one-on-one training of new and current employees. The PT III must have a thorough knowledge of the CORP, criminal and applicant update processes, the California criminal justice system, Bureau policies and procedures, and the capabilities of ACHS.

The PT III must also possess strong written and oral communication skills and have the ability to display tact and guidance to trainees and supervision alike.

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

This position is designated for telework under Government Code section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California and may require reporting to headquarters or field offices and facilities to fulfill operational needs. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the Department of Justice policies.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PROGRAM TECHNICIAN III

# of Positions: 1

Hybrid

Permanent, Full Time

Day Shift

Monday
- Friday

This position is located in the California Justice Information Services Division, Bureau of Criminal Information & Analysis, Record Management Branch, Criminal Record Expedite & Support Program, Quality Update & Expedite Section.

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.

For more information about the Department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at  .

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.

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 with holdings. For additional information please visit
Human Resources Manual
- CalHR .

A fingerprint check is required.

Clearly indicate JC - 533098 in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section of your State Application.

A background check is required (if applicable).

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