Crime Analyst

NOTE:

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early. This recruitment will remain open until filled; however, applications received by Sunday, July 19, 2026, will be included in the first review. Applications received after that date may be considered in future review batches.

Step 1: $45.95/hourly to Step 5: $55.14/hourly

Note:

External candidates will start at Step 1

All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees.

Police Lieutenant or designee

As assigned. Must be willing to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

BART Police Department is a progressive agency and has been on the forefront – and in some cases the model approach to training in the areas of fair and impartial policing, bias-based policing, crisis intervention, cultural competence training, and de-escalation training. The mission of the BART Police Department is to ensure a safe environment within our transit system, reduce crime through a highly visible police presence, and proactive enforcement of the law, and to promote public confidence by working in partnership with our stakeholders and the communities we serve.

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) Police Department is seeking a highly analytical, innovative, and collaborative professional to serve as its next Crime Analyst. This position plays a critical role in supporting public safety operations across one of the nation's largest transit systems by transforming complex crime and intelligence data into actionable information that enhances decision-making, crime prevention, and deployment strategies.

The Crime Analyst serves as a trusted resource to command staff, investigators, patrol personnel, and regional law enforcement partners by identifying crime patterns, emerging trends, and operational risks throughout the BART system. The current assignment is focused on advancing intelligence-led policing, data-driven decision making, and strategic crime analysis to support BART's mission of providing safe, reliable, and equitable transit services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Providing detailed factual analytical, statistical and narrative reports related to criminal activity.
• Working closely with the investigations unit in creating critical reach bulletins.
• Assist in solving crime occurrences by converting raw data into valid criminal intelligence information.
• Analyzing records in several software programs; maintains accurate recordkeeping for officer status, premise information; analyzes trends and information and presents findings to department personnel.
• Writing routine program and extracts data and develop a variety of standard and customized reports, charts, graphs, and maps by utilizing several programs such as SQL and SSRS.

1. Crime Analysis & Intelligence Gathering – Collecting, analyzing, and disseminating criminal intelligence to support investigations and crime prevention efforts.

2. Data Analytics & Statistical Analysis – Interpreting crime data, identifying trends, and developing actionable recommendations.

3. GIS & Crime Mapping – Utilizing GIS, crime mapping tools, dashboards, and data visualizations to communicate analytical findings.

4. Law Enforcement Knowledge – Understanding law enforcement operations, criminal justice systems, and intelligence-led policing practices.

5. Research & Problem Solving – Conducting research, evaluating information, identifying emerging issues, and developing practical solutions.

6. Communication & Reporting – Preparing analytical reports, intelligence products, presentations, and briefings for varied audiences.

7. Technology Proficiency – Working with law…