Crime Analyst Job Description

A crime analyst is an individual or department of an organization whose purpose is to investigate and prosecute a crime.

A crime analyst assists with identifying suspects, building cases, and presenting evidence to a judge.

People in law enforcement typically work under the direction of a crime analyst.

Police and FBI agents, for example, work alongside crime analysts.

Other professionals, including detectives, and evidence technicians, may also be crime analysts.

Some consider crime analysis to be a specialized form of forensic analysis and crime scene investigation.

However, it differs from forensic analysis in that the analyst and investigator are of the same investigative team and work together from the ground up.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Crime Analyst to work with our team to help us solve crimes. The ideal candidate will have experience working with law enforcement and be able to analyze data to help us find patterns and trends. If you have a passion for justice and want to help us make a difference, then we want to hear from you!

Crime Analyst Duties:

• Develop, maintain, and continually improve the quality of crime data
• Negate crime through observations and analyses, formulate plans for action, implement plans, evaluate results, and adapt plans as necessary
• Communicate with stakeholders to clarify issues and present recommendations for action
• Research, evaluate, and interpret comprehensive information to identify trends, patterns, and issues and recommend recommendations
• Discuss findings with stakeholders and make recommendations
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with police, criminal justice, and other non-law enforcement agencies
• Utilize automated systems to collect, process, and analyze crime data
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective procedures for collecting and analyzing crime data
• Maintain electronic and hard-copy files of crime statistics and research
• Analyze crime data to identify patterns, trends, and issues

Crime Analyst Responsibilities:

• Support the Host City, the Police Department, and the City Manager with timely, accurate, and meaningful criminal justice information
• Conduct research and provide data to support policy and management decisions
• Conduct analysis and interpretation of criminal justice data
• Development and management of the Crime Mapping and Data Analysis Projects
• Assist in the development and implementation of crime prevention and control programs
• Conduct research, analyses, and assessments
• Provide presentations and workshops on crime analysis and criminal justice issues
• Create and maintain databases of information related to criminal justice
• Conduct research related to criminal justice issues

Requirements And Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, forensic psychology, sociology, or related field
• 2+ years law enforcement experience
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent organizational, communication, and supervisory skills
• Highly comfortable with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to lead and supervise others

“At [Company Name], we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to building a successful team. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can feel respected and valued, no matter their race, religion, national origin, gender or age.”