Data Analyst

Salary: $31.21 - $38.03 Hourly
Location : Duluth, MN
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Job Number: 26-103/842-01
Department: Sheriff
Opening Date: 07/07/2026
Closing Date: 7/21/2026 11:59 PM Central


Kind of Work


Are you ready to join a dynamic and collaborative team in a role with fresh, purpose-driven duties? We're seeking someone to help with the legal processes of gathering, analyzing, and sharing data for the Sheriff's Office. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, support community safety, and be part of a team that values innovation, accuracy, and teamwork. If you're motivated to make a difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be the next step in your career.

The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $31.21 - $44.23 per hour.

This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.

St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.

Distinguishing Features of Work


An employee in this class is responsible for obtaining, compiling, analyzing, and distributing crime data. Duties include conducting research, evaluating data, establishing patterns and trends, preparing documents and reports with intelligence information for distribution, and preparing response to data practice requests, including redaction and distribution of records for the Sheriff's Office, in accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. This work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

Work Environment


These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Talk/speak, hearing close proximity (0-5 feet), vision (near, midrange, and color vision), works around others, and inside. FREQUENT: Lift up to 10 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds, grasp, reach, rotate neck, wrist turn (right & left), maintain posture, sit, stand, walk, vision (depth perception), hearing (distance up to 20 ft), and works alone. OCCASIONAL: Reach above shoulder, bend neck and static neck position, twist (waist), customers/public contact, extended day, and drive. RARE: Lift up to 50 pounds, carry-push/pull while moving up to 50 pounds, stoop, and outside.

Selection Process

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):

• Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice, criminology, public administration, statistics, legal studies, or closely related field; OR Associate's Degree AND two (2) years full-time, paid, verifiable experience in a law enforcement agency, with responsibility for compiling and analyzing data; OR four (4) years of full-time, paid, verifiable experience in a law enforcement agency, with responsibility for compiling and analyzing data;
• Possession of Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Training and/or certification in crime analysis methods or data or statistical analysis methods and applications, including crime analysis applications, Pen Link Telephone Toll Analysis, CrimeView, Intelligence Analyst Notebook; and ArcGIS or mapping software.
• Experience creating maps utilizing GIS technology.
• Experience with Minnesota Government Data Practices laws and the data practices request process.

RATING SYSTEM:
Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process:
Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 8-12.

Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.

Please Note: When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It's recommended you draft your answers in a separate document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer and save all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.


TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:

• July 8, 2026 - Applicant screening will begin
• Week of July 20, 2026 - Supplemental question scoring to be completed
• Week of August 3, 2026 - Interviews to be conducted

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at


VETERANS PREFERENCE:
If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:

• Veteran: DD214 noting character of service.
• Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
• Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
• Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.

Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. Click


PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

DRUG TESTING:
Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

BACKGROUND CHECK:
Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:
All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION:
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.
Eligible St. Louis County employees earn a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Benefits
• Deferred Compensation
• Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Wellness Program
• Pet Insurance

Benefits are prorated for part-time employees and administered in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement or management compensation plan.
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Please type or clearly print your name.
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The information you provide related to your education, training, and experience is subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failing to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification.

• Yes

03


Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County?

• Yes
• No

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All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas, and it does not currently participate in E-Verify. Will you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States?

• Yes, I will now, or will in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States
• No, I will not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States

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Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed? (All Fields)

• None
• Some high school (no graduation)
• High school graduation/equivalent
• 0 - 31 college credits completed (no degree)
• 32 - 59 college credits completed (no degree)
• 60 or more college credits completed (no degree)
• Associate in arts degree completed
• Bachelor's degree completed
• Master's degree completed
• Doctorate degree or equivalent completed

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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SME Explanation: Questions 8-12 will be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). The questions will be scored and used to help determine 100% of your score. For each question, please list the organization(s) and/or employers where you gained the experience. All information listed must also be supported in the work experience section of your application.I have read and understand the instructions given above and acknowledge that I understand my score is derived 100% from my answers to supplemental questions 8-12.

• Yes
• No

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Describe a time when you served as the primary point of contact for a sensitive request.
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Tell us about a situation where you had to interpret a law, policy, or regulation to determine whether information could be released.
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Give an example of a complex records or data request you managed.
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Describe a time when you collaborated with legal counsel or multiple departments to resolve a challenging issue.
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Describe your process for organizing and documenting records requests to ensure compliance with laws, deadlines, and organizational policies.
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I certify that my responses to the questions above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

• Yes
• No

Required Question