Police Research & Management Analyst Job Phoenix area,Arizona USA,Research/Development

Support community safety through data‑driven research and analysis.

Hourly Salary: $33.45 – $50.18 (Effective June 27, 2026). Annual Salary: $69,576 – $104,364.

About our City

Located on the west side of the Phoenix metropolitan area, Glendale is a vibrant and culturally diverse city of more than 255,000 residents. The community blends historic charm with modern growth and is a premier destination for sports, shopping, and entertainment – home to world‑class venues, year‑round events, and a thriving atmosphere that continues to evolve.

About our Department

The Glendale Police Department proudly serves this dynamic community with a team of 458 sworn officers and 166 professional staff. Our agency operates across three bureaus and six divisions — Administrative Services, Special Operations, Criminal Investigations, Support Services, Gateway Patrol, and Foothills Patrol — working around the clock to keep Glendale safe.

About Your Impact

Performs complex administrative work including independent and directed research. Conducts statistical analysis, research, evaluation and planning related to management programs specific to the Police Department.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough research, surveys and statistical studies, analyze findings and data, prepare reports, make recommendations and present to management.

Conduct feasibility studies, needs assessments, cost/benefit analysis and related studies to analyze administrative or operational problems, programs or policies.

Determine and design appropriate research methodologies, and statistical analysis techniques to apply to data and problem solving.

Query databases and/or obtain data from various sources, including law enforcement agencies, and complete reports, maps and other related documents.

Write reports detailing methods, findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Develop and administer surveys/questionnaires to police employees.

Develop and maintain short‑term and long‑term goals and operational objectives relative to planning and research.

Apply predictive analysis strategies to anticipate, prevent, and respond more effectively to future crime by providing timely data for the Patrol Division and Criminal Investigations Division.

Collect and analyze documentation for new programs and assist in providing materials to update policies and procedures.

Research, plan and implement statistical data to be used and retained for the evaluation of the budget process, allocation of resources, forecasting and other operational purposes.

Research, analyze and evaluate proposals, projects and departmental activities, systems, and programs in terms of staffing requirements, needs, priorities, costs, funding sources, and make recommendations.

Research and study current literature and keep the department abreast of new concepts, theories, equipment and programs applicable to law enforcement.

Receive input for the department's strategic plan.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, Political Sciences or related field and two years of experience in research and analysis, preferably in a law enforcement agency. Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.

Knowledge

of

Principles and functions of research methods and techniques
Routine research methods and procedures used in statistical analysis
Data collection and statistical calculations
Experience with research and design techniques, general crime analysis principles and the investigative and analytical practices employed in the acquisition and dissemination of information
Principles and practices of police administration
Municipal budgeting procedures
Computer software skills to include word processing, spreadsheets, statistical packages and other web‑based analytical software

Ability to

Conduct a variety of technical, procedural and operational studies and prepare detailed reports outlining problems and recommend solutions
Analyze, interpret…