Public Safety Data Analyst

Public Safety Data Analyst

Information Technology

Hiring Range: $32.34 to $40.42 per hour

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

Pay Grade: 113

Full Pay Range: $32.34 to 48.51 per hour

Final date to receive applications: 7/26/2026

Benefits

Summary:

• A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching
• Paid time off up to 25 days in first year of employment
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
• Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System,  for more details
• Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance

Position Summary:

Supports the Prescott Regional Communications Center and its public safety partner agencies by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data from CAD, RMS, and related public safety systems. Responsible for producing accurate and timely reports on public safety operations, calls for service, response times, and other performance measures in support of fire, law enforcement, and emergency medical services. Ensures data accuracy, develops dashboards and visualizations, and delivers actionable insights to enhance operational efficiency and support compliance requirements.

Administratively assigned to the Information Technology Department for alignment with cybersecurity, governance, and data management standards.

• Develop, automate, and maintain a Standard Report Library covering public safety operations, calls for service, response times, accreditation, law enforcement, and emergency medical services, enabling self-service access for PRCC and member agencies.
• Analyze trends and patterns in public safety data to support the identification of operational improvements, emerging issues, and performance gaps, as directed by leadership.
• Assist leadership and partner agencies in identifying, defining, and tracking key performance indicators for public safety operations.
• In accordance with established request and prioritization procedures, respond to ad hoc data requests from partner agencies, leadership, and staff in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist with state and federal reporting requirements as needed.
• Support accreditation processes for PRCC and partner agencies by compiling required data, generating supporting documentation, and responding to data requests from accrediting bodies.
• Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and data visualizations to support operational decision-making.
• Develop and maintain a library of standardized reports to support consistent and repeatable self-service reporting across PRCC and partner agencies.
• Ensure dashboards and reports accurately reflect current data and are accessible to intended audiences.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to existing reporting tools and visualization methods.
• Collect, normalize, and validate data from CAD, RMS, GIS, and other public safety systems to ensure accuracy and consistency across reporting outputs.
• Write and optimize database queries for data extraction, analysis, and report generation.
• Monitor data quality and integrity across systems and elevate discrepancies as appropriate.
• Import and export data in support of reporting and integration needs.
• Maintain awareness of applicable data retention schedules and public records requirements and ensure reporting and data management practices align with those obligations.
• Manage and prioritize data and reporting requests across multiple partner agencies in accordance with established service levels and governance guidelines, ensuring equitable distribution of analytical resources.
• Assess reporting needs and develop solutions within the established scope of services and governance guidelines.
• Present data findings, trend analyses, and operational reports to leadership, governing boards, and partner agency stakeholders in a clear and accessible format.
• Collaborate with IT staff and software vendors on data‑related issues, system improvements, and support tickets.
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