Crime Analyst I

Salary : $51,476.00 - $58,980.00 Annually
Location : Detroit, Michigan, MI
Job Type: Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number: 0104600348KL
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Bargaining Unit: 9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General
Max Number of Applicants: 30


Description
Major Crime Analyst Functions
The major functions performed by a Crime Analyst include performing the more complex statistical tasks involved in the compilation and analysis of statistical data and the preparation and presentation of such data to be used in connection with or as the basis for reports. This position reports to the Commanding Officer of the police precinct or designee.

Examples of Duties

• Checks and monitors systems and camera integration.
• Maintains a real-time intelligence desk to facilitate the exchange of intelligence information to first responders and investigative personnel.
• Manages the threat assessment and security intelligence gathering, documentation and analysis program.
• Facilitates custom mapping requests including but not limited to border changes, gang boundaries, special event mapping, etc.
• Serves as a departmental liaison with other law enforcement agencies on criminal intelligence matters.
• Performs necessary research, criminal and intelligence data analysis to further assist the department in solving the occurrence and/or prevention of future crimes tracked by the intelligence unit.
• Compiles and analyzes criminal and intelligence data according to location, time, special characteristics, and other distinguishing features to locate and identify patterns and trend of crimes, criminals, and criminal and terrorist organizations tracked by the intelligence unit.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

Bachelor's degree in intelligence analysis, criminal justice, cyber security or other related field of study.


Experience

One (1) year work experience in the application of investigative analysis, principles and practice, or other related field.

Equivalency

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirement of this position.

Supplemental Information
Evaluation Plan

Interview: 40%

Written Exam and Work Sample 40%

Evaluation of Training, Experience, &

Personal Qualifications (T.E.P.): 20%

Total of Interview, and

Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 - 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 05/22/2023
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental
• Vision

INSURANCE

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or


- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.


ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit . Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit
01


Are you a current City of Detroit Police Department employee?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you possess a Bachelor degree in Intelligence Analysis, Criminal Justice, Cyber Security, or any other related field of study?

• Bachelor degree in intelligence analysis, criminal justice, cyber security or other related field of study.
• Master degree in intelligence analysis, criminal justice, cyber security or other related field of study.

03


Do you have at least one (1) year work experience in the application of investigative analysis, principles and practice, or other related field.

• At least one (1) year of work experience in the application of investigative analysis, principles and practice, or other related field.
• Two (2) years of work experience in the application of investigative analysis, principles and practice, or other related field.
• More than two (2) years of work experience in the application of investigative analysis, principles and practice, or other related field.

04


Are you a current employee with the City of Detroit?

• Yes
• No

05


Have you ever worked for the city of Detroit?

• YES
• NO

Required Question