Senior Crime Analyst

Senior Crime Analyst

The Senior Crime Analyst is a senior-level civilian professional position within the Police Department responsible for performing advanced crime and intelligence analysis to support investigative operations, patrol deployment, strategic planning, and crime reduction initiatives. This position exercises independent judgment and serves as a subject-matter expert in crime analysis methodologies, data interpretation, and analytical reporting. The Senior Crime Analyst provides actionable intelligence to command staff and operational units, supports evidence-based policing strategies, and plays a critical role in informing departmental decision-making. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time to meet the needs of the organization.

Job Functions

• Conducts advanced statistical, temporal, and spatial analysis of crime, calls for service, and public safety data to identify trends, patterns, series, and emerging crime issues.
• Develops and delivers comprehensive analytical products, including crime reports, dashboards, bulletins, predictive assessments, and GIS-based mapping.
• Provides direct analytical support to criminal investigations, special operations, and proactive enforcement initiatives.
• Advises command staff on crime trends, resource allocation, deployment strategies, and performance metrics using data-driven analysis.
• Designs, refines, and maintains analytical methodologies, reporting standards, and quality assurance processes.
• Integrates and analyzes data from multiple internal and external sources while ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Serves as a technical and analytical subject-matter expert for sworn and civilian personnel.
• Participates in interdepartmental, regional, and interagency meetings to present analytical findings and support collaborative initiatives.
• Assists with accreditation processes, grant reporting, and strategic planning through analytical support.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Statistics, Data Science, Geography, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) or more years of professional experience performing crime analysis, intelligence analysis, or advanced data analysis, preferably in a law enforcement or public safety environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Demonstrated experience conducting independent analysis and presenting findings to leadership.
• Experience may be considered in lieu of formal education where appropriate.

• Master's degree in a related analytical or criminal justice field.
• Advanced experience with GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS), crime analysis systems, or statistical software.
• Certification such as Certified Law Enforcement Analyst (CLEA) or equivalent.
• Experience supporting intelligence-led policing, problem-oriented policing, or strategic deployment initiatives.
• Experience providing technical guidance or mentoring to analysts or staff.
• Experience in the following: Office 365, SAP Crystal Reports, Microsoft SSRS Reporting Services, Microsoft Power Bi, Microsoft Teams, SQL – Structured Query Language, R data science, Python, DAX, M Language, ESRI Arc Mapping, SharePoint Online Development.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge: Advanced crime analysis techniques, statistical methods, law enforcement data systems, intelligence principles, confidentiality standards, and public safety operations. Skills: Quantitative and qualitative analysis, GIS mapping, data visualization, technical and executive-level writing, presentation development, and problem solving. Abilities: Analyze complex datasets independently; translate analytical findings into actionable operational recommendations; communicate effectively with command staff and executive leadership; manage multiple high-priority assignments with minimal supervision. Essential Physical Demands: Primarily sedentary work; prolonged computer use; ability to review detailed analytical information with accuracy and concentration. Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in an office environment within the Police Department. The position requires frequent interaction with sworn officers, supervisors, and executive staff. Occasional attendance at meetings, briefings, or operational planning sessions may be required. Work Schedule & Emergency Response: Position may require early morning, evening, or weekend shifts. Must be able to provide services for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations that threaten the safety of the City's citizens. Must be able to work immediately before, during, or after an emergency. Safety Sensitive Designation: This position is not classified as safety sensitive. While the role supports public safety operations through analytical functions, it does not involve sworn authority, emergency response driving, or use of weapons. Therefore, it is not subject to random drug screening. Exempt / Non-Exempt Status Explanation: This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) due to the advanced professional analytical responsibilities, independent judgment, and discretion exercised in performing senior-level crime analysis and strategic advisory functions.

Benefits

• Vacation leave accruals at the rate of 3.33 hours per pay period x 24 pay periods;
• Paid holidays that are determined on an annual basis;
• Employee paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance programs paid for by the City; (Effective on first day of the month after your hire date – family benefits are available and require premiums paid by the employee).
• TMRS retirement plan that requires a mandatory employee contribution of 7% of gross earnings. The City matches this contribution at a rate of 2 to 1