Student Assistant

Are you looking for a great job where your contributions truly matter? Within the JDIS Bureau, it is our mission to provide reliable data and investigative services to our criminal justice partners and public policy stakeholders to support their efforts in protecting Californians. Our values - Believe in Teamwork, Operate with Integrity, Lead by Example, Dare to be Innovative – represent our commitment to an inclusive and supportive work culture. Please consider joining our team!

Under general supervision of the Supervising Program Technician (SPT) II, Crime Analyst Supervisor, or Staff Services Manager I, the Student Assistant in the California Sex Offender Registry (CSOR) reviews registrant documents for accuracy and completeness, conducts reviews of information entered into the California Sex & Arson Registry (CSAR) database, files packets, prepares documents for imaging, and opens and distributes mail.

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

Salary

• $3,075 - $4,144/month

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• STUDENT ASSISTANT

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Dependability, flexibility, and experience on a personal computer

• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

• Experience in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Regression Testing

• Ability to undertake multiple priorities/projects, and pay attention to detail

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Ability to sit at an ergonomic personal computer table or desk for extended periods of time while sorting, batching, or keying data

• Demonstrate good and dependable work habits

Other Information

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Department Information

This position is located in the California Justice Information Services Division, Justice Data and Investigative Services Bureau, Investigative Services Branch, Violent Crime Information Center, Investigative Services & Systems Support Program, California Sex & Arson Registry Support Section, California Sex & Arson Registry Support Unit.

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 www.oag.ca.gov.

Please note that this classification contains multiple salary ranges. New-to-State employees will be given the minimum salary of Range A, unless you meetAlternate Range Criteria 060.
For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

ALTERNATE RANGE CRITERIA 60 Revised 11/6/90

Range A. Enrollment as a student in a college or university with lower division undergraduate standing. (Lower division typically refers to freshmen or sophomores who have completed no more than 60 semester units acceptable toward graduation.)

Range B. Enrollment as a student in a college or university with upper division undergraduate standing. (Upper division typically refers to juniors or seniors who have completed not less than 60 nor more than 120 semester units acceptable toward graduation.)

Range C. Enrollment as a student in a college or university with upper division undergraduate standing (upper division typically refers to juniors or seniors who have completed not less than 60 nor more than 120 semester units acceptable toward graduation) and a minimum of SECTION 11 ALTERNATE RANGE CRITERIA 11.0.28 500 hours' work experience in a student program in the California state service. (The State College and University school systems are typically excluded from the California state service.)

Range D. Evidence of successful completion of one year of upper division work in accounting, business administration, economics, or related fields including either: (1) at least 12 semester hours of courses related to fiscal management such as elementary and advanced accounting, auditing, cost accounting, or business law; or (2) at least 12 semester hours of courses related to management information systems or computer science. or Evidence of successful completion or more than 120 semester units acceptable toward graduation and proof of application for enrollment in supplemental college course work. or A minimum of 1,000 hours of experience in a student program in the California state service. (The State College and University school systems are typically excluded from the California state service.) Employees shall receive a rate under the provisions of DPA Rule 599.674 upon submission of proof that the requirements for the particular criteria have been met, except upon movement from ranges A and B to range D shall be under the provisions of Rule 599.676.

Special Requirements

A fingerprint check is required.

Clearly indicate JC – 475103 in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section of your State Application.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, youmust submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 6/24/2025

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing classification, therefore anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification may apply for this position. Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. If you are applying under this eligibility status, please note on your application your eligibility by stating “preference under Government Code section 18220”. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How to Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Justice
Mail in-CJIS Divisions
Attn: Holly Bittle - JC-475103
PO Box 160608
Sacramento, CA 95816-0608

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Justice
Drop off- CJIS Divisions
Holly Bittle - JC-475103
4949 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95820
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - Cover Letter.
• Other - List of References.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Holly Bittle
(000) -
holly.bittle@doj.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
EERROffice@doj.ca.gov

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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. Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.