Crime Analyst

Description

The City of Laguna Beach is seeking a skilled and motivated Crime Analyst to join our Police Department team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on public safety by transforming data into actionable insights.

Working under general supervision, the Crime Analyst performs a variety of professional, technical, and administrative duties focused on analyzing crime data and supporting crime prevention strategies. In this role, you will collect and evaluate data related to criminal activity, identify emerging trends and patterns, and provide clear, actionable recommendations to help guide law enforcement operations and strategic decision‑making.

Your work will directly support the Department’s mission to keep Laguna Beach safe and strengthen community trust through informed, data‑driven policing. You will also leverage analytical insights to enhance organizational efficiency, optimize resource allocation, measure program effectiveness, and inform long‑term strategic planning across the department.

The ideal candidate is a detail‑oriented, solutions‑driven professional who excels at turning complex data into actionable insights that support community safety, enhance organizational performance, optimize resources, and guide strategic decision‑making. They bring sharp analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to communicate findings in a clear, compelling, and accessible way. Adaptable and tech‑savvy, they thrive both independently and in collaborative team environments.

• Demonstrated experience analyzing and interpreting complex data related to law enforcement, crime trends, predictive analytics, operational efficiency, resource allocation, and strategic planning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Power BI; experience with GIS; and desirable experience with Computer‑Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management Systems (RMS).
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• A proactive mindset, exceptional attention to detail, and strong organizational and time‑management skills.

• Data Analysis & Interpretation
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Strategic & Analytical Thinking
• Comfort with Ambiguity
• Attention to Detail
• Effective Use of Technology
• Adaptability
• Clear Writing & Presentation Skills
• Strong Oral Communication
• Initiative & Self‑Management

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with the first review on October 29, 2025
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Candidates will be hired under the classification of Administrative Analyst. The normal duties for this position can be found in the job description for Administrative Analyst. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all‑inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Any combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying. A typical combination is as follows:

Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, criminal justice, statistics, or a field related to the job duties in the department they will be assigned.

Experience: Two years of experience in a responsible journey‑level technical or administrative capacity, which include responsibility for compiling and analyzing data, preparing reports, and making recommendations related to business processes and functions. Prior experience in a government or administrative police department is highly desirable.

Certification: The possession of a Crime Analysis certification from an accredited college or university is highly desirable.

Application Process: All interested applicants must submit a completed online city application. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with a first review on October 29, 2025
. Applications will be screened carefully, and selected applicants will be invited to…