Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you a self-motivated, driven individual looking for the opportunity to master new skills and learn more about what it takes to license check cashers? If so, apply to join the Authorization & Certification Program and start your career as a Crime Analyst!

Within the Authorization & Certification Program, the Check Casher Permit Program is a one-person team dedicated to reviewing and processing initial and renewal check casher permit applications. As the Crime Analyst, you will have the opportunity to analyze criminal history information, determine an applicant’s eligibility, and recommend the issuance or denial of a check casher permit. Within a short time, you will be able to field applicant questions and other inquiries from check cashers, the public, and law enforcement agencies too!

Some accounting experience or familiarity is preferred, as the position calculates all applicable fees and prepares documentation for submission to our accounting office. We are looking for a very organized individual to ensure timeliness in processing all aspects of applications and renewals.

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You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

A fingerprint check is required.

Clearly indicate JC – 459480 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,  you must 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: 1/3/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

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 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: Johnny Garcia III JC-459480

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

Johnny Garcia III JC-459480

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 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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted along with your State application. Please see the Statement of Qualifications section below to complete the requirement.

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.

Benefits

Please access this link for information on benefits afforded to employees who work for the State of California - .

Contact Information

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

Human Resources Contact:
Johnny Garcia III
(916) 210-5365
Johnny.Garcia@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.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ):

In a 1-2 page written narrative (i.e., essay format, no lists or bullets), using 1-inch margins and 12-point Times New Roman font, please address the following questions. Each question should be individually addressed and clearly labeled (e.g., "Question 1", "Question 2"). Please note that failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications and/or failure to follow the specific instructions noted above may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

1. Explain the amount of experience (e.g., years, months, days) you have preparing, processing, or revising important documents that required significant attention to detail. In your response, please describe the work you performed that demonstrates your ability to properly handle documents with accuracy and efficiency in a timely manner.

2. Describe a time from your experience when you needed to organize your daily workload to complete the other tasks that were assigned to you. In your response, please include the strategies you used to organize your work, manage your time, and accurately complete assignments.

Applications received without a SOQ will not be considered.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time,

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