Crime Analyst

** Compensation Range**$28.00 - $38.00

* Please note:

This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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* Who We Are:

** At the High Point Police Department, we are committed to protecting our city and building relationships with our community. Our team includes over 300 officers and professional staff who are passionate about serving others.

As a proactive, data-driven agency, we take pride in being nationally recognized for excellence. Our department offers some of the finest in-house training in the country, along with numerous opportunities for growth, development, and career advancement.

A rewarding career awaits you here. Join our team and play a vital role in keeping High Point a safe place to live, work, and visit.
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* What We Offer:

** The High Point Police Department offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
* A guaranteed monthly pension upon retirement, vested after 5 years of service
* 401K and 457B Retirement Plans
* Paid Vacation and Sick Time
* Paid Holidays
* Tuition Reimbursement Plan
* Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one
** What You'll Do:
** Under the general supervision of the Strategic Intelligence Unit Supervisor, the Crime Analyst applies both quantitative and qualitative analysis to transform data into actionable insights — identifying crime patterns, understanding offender behavior, and exploring factors that impact quality of life across High Point. From analyzing community disorder and traffic trends to supporting internal operations, the Crime Analyst helps drive proactive, data-driven policing that makes a tangible difference for our residents.
** Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:
*** Gathers, selects, compiles, and analyzes crime and other data pertaining to characteristics of the community to determine high crime areas, trends, patterns, peak demand periods, calls for service, and other information related to effective deployment of manpower and resources.
* Works closely with the Police Communications Specialist to prepare and answer requests from the public, media, and outside organizations about trends and statistics.
* Sets up databases and creates reports using Excel, Access, Crystal, Power BI, and Force Metrics.
* Builds and maintains internal SharePoint websites and pages.
* Prepares reports and supporting graphic display materials descriptive of research and recommendations.
* Generates detailed and cartographically accurate maps using ArcGIS.
* Daily analysis of crime patterns using Accurint software.
* Generate SQL queries to records management systems and dispatch databases.
* Extracts data from records management systems.
* Interacts and coordinates with City IT, GIS, Communications, and Fire Departments.
* Works with City Departments, County, State, Federal, and other agencies in the analysis of crime data.
* Prepares statistical summations.
* Conducts GIS-based analysis.
* Compiles ad hoc intelligence bulletins and works closely with Intelligence Detectives to produce bulletins.
* Makes presentations or training for command staff and community groups as needed.
* Interacts with academic research partners, contributing data, draft analysis, or methodological input.
* Works and interacts with all levels of personnel within the agency and provides a support role for a range of departmental initiatives.
* Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.
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* Qualifications:

**** Required Qualifications
*** Minimum Associate’s degree in Crime Analysis, Analytics, GIS, Statistics, or related field.
* Must be able to type and have experience using Excel, Crystal, PowerPoint, Power BI.
* Training or certification in crime analysis or geographic profiling.
* Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality with an understanding of general practices related to legal records management, data protection, and privacy/confidentiality.
* Requires a high degree of computer literacy and…