Intelligence Center Lead Analyst

The City of Richmond Police Department is seeking a Lead Analyst to join the Capital City Intelligence Center (CCIC). This role will serve as the primary point of contact for daily CCIC operations and supervise the staff who monitor camera systems to detect criminal or suspicious activity, process analytical queries alongside live events, and relay key information by radio to responding police officers.

The Lead Analyst provides operational oversight, upholds analytical and documentation standards, coordinates staffing, and serves as a subject‑matter expert for Capital City Intelligence Analysts.

• Exercised: This classification typically supervises other employees.
• Received: This classification typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
• Note: Other reporting relationships may apply.

The anticipated hiring range is $73,672 - $92,000.

• Performing the duties of a Capital City Intelligence Analyst as needed
• Coordinating analytical work in support of active and recent criminal incidents, major events, and special operations
• Conducting advanced research using video systems, open‑source media, automated license plate readers, and public safety databases
• Prioritizing tasks based on incident scope and operational demand
• Providing technical guidance, informal coaching, mentorship, and workflow direction to CCIC Analysts with varied experience levels
• Ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with documentation standards across all CCIC staff
• Ensuring operational continuity beyond standard hours, including serving as designated point of contact during supervisor absence
• Ensuring adequate staffing across all CCIC operational hours, including posting overtime opportunities are posted timely and special events are staffed properly
• Training staff in systems, tools, and methodologies
• Serving as a liaison to internal divisions or external agencies during incidents or for information sharing purposes

Must be available to work all three shifts to include days, evenings, midnights, and weekends.

This position is considered ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL, and the incumbent must be available to report to work during disasters, inclement weather, and other declared emergencies.

Successful completion of a thorough background investigation is required. Please note that the Police Department background process may take up to 45 days.

TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

• Researchdesignmethods,procedures,and techniques
• Police tactics,resources,language,and report writing
• Lawenforcementneeds,techniques,methods,and legal demands
• Computer Aided Dispatch
• Recordsmanagementand automated reportwritingprograms and needs
• Operation of standard office equipment and a personal computer with job-related software applications
• Procedures and practices related to directing the operations of a real time crime/intelligence center e.g. ensuring compliance, monitoring staffing levels, overtime, etc.

• Assisting sworn personnel in the reduction and prevention of crime and the apprehension of criminals
• Communicating with various internal and external departments
• Ensuring the free flow of information between and among investigators and the law enforcement community
• Providing support functions for law enforcement activates and staff
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing
• Analyzing,interpreting,and reportingstatisticalresearchfindings onmattersrelated tolawenforcementactivities
• Maintaining records efficiently and accurately and preparing clear and concise reports
• Supervising others, including conducting performance evaluations, assigning…