Police Crime and Traffic Analyst

The Police Crime and Traffic Analyst will provide the Police Department ready and accurate access to statistical data through the process of investigative analysis conducted by a certified crime analyst. This position will review information from various sources (police reports, databases, open sources, etc.) and analyze for trends, links and patterns. The crime analyst will be able to use link analysis, maps, timelines, virtual pin maps and/or flowcharts to highlight criminal activities and movement for complex cases, and identify crime trends with a recommended response.

The crime analyst will also be able to establish criminal identifiers on targets or addresses that include biographical and location‑specific (time, space and place) information and intelligence, prior criminal offenses, officer safety concerns and pertinent historical information that will assist in the furtherance of criminal investigations. The crime analyst will conduct background research on criminals or suspected criminals under investigation through law enforcement computer databases and open‑source Internet access or social media outlets.

The crime analyst will report to the Criminal Investigations and School Resources Division Lieutenant or their designee.

Telework is limited due to the sensitive and operational nature of the position. Up to one (1) day per week may be permitted with supervisory approval and based on operational needs.

For a more detailed job description, please visit the Town's Job Description s page.

Selected candidates will join a Virginia accredited law enforcement agency in an innovative municipality. Leesburg, hometown of the 21st century, is located 35 miles west of the nation’s capital and enjoys vibrant and authentic community with a population of more than 50,000 residents. The Town strongly encourages innovation, promotes career development, and offers excellent benefits to employees, including membership to the Town's full‑service recreation center, retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System and Nationwide, affordable health insurance, and numerous other fringe benefits.

The Leesburg Police Department offers a career development program. The purpose of the program is to recognize and compensate individuals who have acquired additional or advanced work‑related knowledge, skills and abilities during their career with the Leesburg Police Department. This program provides a career development plan based on an employee’s performance, training, and length of service.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in research, criminal justice, public administration, law enforcement or a related field. Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a related field. Appointments to positions in the Police Department are subject to meeting established polygraph and background standards. Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

Master’s Degree in Analytics and/or Criminal Justice. Minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience in analysis. Certification in Crime and Intelligence Analysis.

Experience with i2

Analyst’s Notebook, i2 iBase Designer, PENLiNK PLX, Geo Time, and Spokeo analyst software tools. VCIN/NCIC Certification. Prior law enforcement and/or crime analysis experience. Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Please note that when completing the supplemental questions, any willful omission, deception, or deliberate falsehoods in the responses are cause for immediate removal and future applications will not be considered.

The Town of Leesburg is committed to providing competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities to grow one’s career, all while making a significant impact on the operations and quality of life in a thriving community.

The Town offers competitive compensation, affordable health insurance coverage, participation in the Virginia Retirement System, an optional 457(b) retirement plan with a Town matching contribution, flexible spending accounts, voluntary benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), membership to the Town's full‑service recreation center, an optional payroll Roth IRA, and generous paid time off. For more information on the Town’s robust benefits package, please visit the Town’s Employee Benefits page.

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