Senior Financial Analyst - Criminal Intelligence Section (Appointed)

LVMPD Position

The LVMPD is an EEO employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Position Description

This LVMPD position is housed in the Criminal Intelligence Section. Incumbents perform complex and extensive analytical work, formulate recommendations with important policy and operational implications, and/or audit and oversee significant programs in support of senior management staff.

Distinguishing Characteristics This position serves at the pleasure of the Sheriff and is not subject to the competitive requirements of the Civil Service Rules of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Click here to view a complete copy of the job description, including environmental and physical conditions.

Minimum Qualifications/Position-Specific Conditions

Best candidates will have:

• At least five years of increasingly responsible professional work experience conducting research and analysis to support criminal or financial investigations within a local, state, or federal governmental entity, or equivalent private-sector experience in fraud investigations, anti-money laundering, financial crimes compliance, or forensic accounting/auditing.
• Candidates must possess or be able to obtain within 12 months of hire a professional certification relevant to fraud and/or anti-money laundering investigations. Examples include Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), or other substantially equivalent certification in financial crime, compliance, or forensic accounting.
• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Political Science, International Relations, Intelligence Analysis, Public Administration, Sociology, Public or Business Finance, Accounting, Auditing, or a related field.
• Experience in relationship and predictive intelligence analysis, intelligence gathering/analysis on criminal enterprises, including common criminal activity, research, and analytical techniques to extract and present data, and preparing intelligence and investigative reports and products.
• Ability to perform more extensive analyses on complex data sets, including financial analysis of bank records, business records, and tax data.
• Training and/or experience in preparing technical, analytical and/or narrative reports and other written materials which may include statistical, or non-statistical data interpretation, investigative analyses, reaching conclusions, and making recommendations.
• Experience preparing spreadsheets, graphs, charts, associated matrices, bulletins, and other supporting intelligence and investigative products for inclusion in such reports.
• Ability to make effective oral presentations before large and small audiences.
• Training and/or experience in using computer programs commonly used in statistical and/or non-statistical analytical work, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and charting software such as Analyst Notebook.
• Understanding of proper collection, handling, and storage of criminal intelligence information, including file management and information evaluation.

Conditions of Employment In addition to the General Conditions of Employment found here, the following specific conditions of employment apply to this position:

1. Be able to obtain and hold, at a minimum, a "Secret" level clearance from the United States Department of Homeland Security or Department of Justice
2. Must possess or obtain, within one year of employment, certification as a Fraud Examiner (CFE) through the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and/or certification as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) through the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists.
3. Must shift adjust as needed.
4. Be a citizen/naturalized citizen or permanent resident alien without conditions on status of the United States of America by the closing date of the announcement.
5. Be at least 18 years old by the closing date of the announcement.
6. Participate in the LVMPD Wellness Program.
7. Personal Appearance: While on duty, and/or representing the Department, uniformed or otherwise, all Department employees will be neat and clean in their appearance in public. Employees are prohibited from attaching, affixing, or displaying objects, articles or jewelry on or through the nose, tongue, eyebrow or other exposed body part, except the ears for females, while on duty. Employees are prohibited from stretching or "gauging" their earlobes. All jewelry implants will not be exposed or visible while on duty. Tattoos or branding will not be exposed or visible while on duty and/or representing the Department. Such markings must be covered by clothing. Markings that cannot be covered by clothing will be covered using neutral-toned bandages or patches except for hands, neck, head, or face tattoos. Makeup is not permissible to cover a tattoo. Tattoos or branding anywhere on the body that promote racism/discrimination, indecency, extremist or supremacist philosophies, lawlessness, violence, or contain sexually explicit material are prohibited.

Selection Process

Application Filing Applications, resumes, and relevant certifications must be submitted online and received by the posted closing date and time. * Resume must not exceed two pages. Please upload all your documents to your application when prompted. Decisions on an applicant's suitability for this position may be made solely on the information contained in the application, resume, and certifications and therefore, should be filled out in its entirety.

Selection Process Dates * The selection process is tentatively scheduled for the week of June 15, 2026. *The LVMPD reserves the right to modify the selection processes in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

Additional Selection Processes If you successfully complete the above selection process, you will undergo a thorough background investigation, including a polygraph exam. A polygraph examination can be stressful and may affect existing medical or psychological conditions or ongoing treatment. Candidates are encouraged to consult with their personal physicians to discuss whether the polygraph will affect a condition or treatment and then follow the guidance of their medical professional. The background investigation takes approximately 90 to 120 days to complete. You must also meet the LVMPD Hiring Standards. LVMPD employees participate in the Department's random drug screening process. For more information on the background process, click here for a quick video or here for specific information.

Additional Information

Inquiries Questions regarding the application process may be directed to:

• Adam C. Markwell, Manager, View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to:

• Lt. Jorge Marty-Pagan at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.
• Sr Analyst Colin Haynes at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

If you require assistance or special accommodations during any part of the application process, contact Manager Adam C. Markwell at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

LVMPD Vision, Mission, and Values

Vision: The vision of LVMPD is for the Las Vegas community to be the safest community in America. This vision is realized by injecting humanity into every interaction and building trust with the citizens we serve.

Mission: The mission of the LVMPD is to provide exceptional police services in partnership with the community. Prioritizing the mental and physical well-being of employees enables our department to perform at exceptional levels and build meaningful relationships with community members.

Values: The acronym "I CARE" is the guiding principle for each and every LVMPD member. This acronym represents the values of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department: Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. The values are supported by behaviors, demonstrated by the actions of members, as they live these values. All members are expected to represent the values of the LVMPD while in the workplace and off-duty.

EEO: The LVMPD is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments to the competitive service shall be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, military service, or political affiliation and shall be based on merit and fitness only.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department