Crime Analyst

The Crime Analyst is responsible for collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and disseminating crime, intelligence, and public safety data to support law enforcement operations, investigations, resource deployment, and crime prevention initiatives. This position serves as a key analytical resource for Sheriff's Office personnel by identifying crime patterns, trends, series, hot spots, and emerging public safety concerns.

The Crime Analyst transforms complex data into actionable intelligence that assists command staff, detectives, patrol personnel, and community partners in making informed decisions.

Identifies links between criminals and crimes and acts as a liaison with internal and external groups to provide analytical assistance. Follows established policies and procedures, local, state and federal regulations, especially guidelines pertaining to DHS Fusion Center Baseline Capabilities for State and Major Urban Area Fusion Centers and criminal intelligence systems operating procedures. Utilizes a variety of criminal intelligence software and information systems to prepare written statistical and analytical reports.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but are not limited to the following)
Crime Analysis & Intelligence Support Collect, compile, analyze, and interpret crime data, calls for service, arrest information, field interviews, and intelligence information from multiple sources.

Identify crime patterns, trends, series, repeat offenders, and geographic hot spots.

Analyzes Call Detail Records (CDRs) from various cellular communication providers and plots call data Conduct tactical, strategic, administrative, and intelligence analyses to support law enforcement operations and investigations.

Develop suspect profiles, link analyses, timelines, and intelligence bulletins as requested.

Collects and organizes data from various sources (e.g., criminal investigations, seized documents and evidence, surveillance reports, interviews, social media) and prepare comprehensive subject work-ups, analytical reports, charts, and offers suggestions on strategic resource deployment.

Monitor emerging crime trends and provide timely notifications and recommendations to Sheriff's Office personnel.

Assist detectives and investigators by conducting analytical research and identifying connections between incidents, suspects, locations, and criminal organizations.

Stay informed about the latest research and advancements in the field of crime analysis.

Serve as an expert witness when required, presenting analytical findings in legal proceedings.

Data Management & Reporting Prepare recurring and ad hoc statistical reports for Sheriff's Office leadership, County Administration, grant reporting, and public information requests.

Develop dashboards, maps, charts, graphs, presentations, and visualizations to communicate findings effectively.

Maintain crime analysis databases and ensure data integrity and accuracy.

Analyze operational metrics, workload indicators, response times, calls for service, and staffing trends.

Support data-driven decision-making and strategic planning initiatives.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Mapping Utilize GIS and crime mapping software to identify geographic crime trends and produce maps for investigations and operational planning.

Create crime density maps, hot spot analyses, and other geographic products to assist in resource deployment.

Support special operations, targeted enforcement efforts, and community policing initiatives through geographic analysis.

Knowledge Of:

Criminal justice systems, law enforcement operations, and investigative procedures.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to use specialized software.

Crime analysis methodologies and intelligence analysis principles.

Statistical analysis techniques and data interpretation.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and crime mapping technologies.

Criminal databases, records management systems, and law enforcement.

Data visualization and reporting tools.

Ability To:

Analyze large volumes of data and identify meaningful trends and patterns.

Produce accurate, timely, and actionable intelligence products.

Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

Communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate multiple sets of complex information, project function and activities.

Prepare professional reports, presentations, charts, and maps.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Memorize, retain, and accurately recall information.

Write clear, concise reports, memoranda, policies, letters, and other written materials.

EDUCATION, FORMAL TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE (minimum requirements)
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Information Technology, Applied Statistics, or a…