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Crime Analyst - SAVE KC Grant Funded

STARTING MONTHLY SALARY: $4,693

Listing Expiration Date: 

September 26, 2025

Applicants must upload a cover letter and resume with their application.

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Job Description

  • Conduct research and analysis of law enforcement data by identification and interpretation of current and anticipated criminal activity, patterns, and trends
  • Collect, evaluate and analyze data. Utilize tactical, strategic, and administrative analysis in support of the police department’s mission and the intelligence-led policing concept
  • Understand and know the definitions of crime analysis and intelligence analysis, as well as the types, functions, and processes of the integrated analyst
  • Know the importance of thinking critically about the methods, procedures, tools and techniques employed in crime analysis and intelligence analysis
  • Develop a strategy for collaborative data informed community engagement (DICE)
  • Work with researchers to ensure comprehensive project evaluation
  • Possess the necessary writing skills to explain information, draw conclusions and/or make recommendations in a narrative format that is objective, succinct, pertinent, articulate and relevant
  • Calculate and analyze the times of day, days of the week, intervals, durations, tempos, and temporal cycles of crime in general and of criminal behavior in short-term and long-term series, patterns, and trends
  • Understand and compare local and national crime statistics (e.g., UCR and NIBRS data)
  • Know the basic principles and techniques of geospatial analysis, produce and analyze maps to determine the nature of crime problems related to location, use maps in forecasting and predicting incidents regarding crime trends and series, and interpret maps for specific audiences
  • Create analytical products such as bulletins and reports, which are suitable for dissemination to various audiences
  • Know online resources available on crime analysis and intelligence analysis. Be familiar with open-source systems available to law enforcement
  • Provide real-time intel and communication support, when requested.
  • Conduct administrative duties to support the Gang Intel/SAVE KC mission, as directed by the supervisor/commander.
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Requirements & Qualifications:

  • Must reside within 30 statute miles of Kansas City, Missouri city limits during employment

  • The incumbent must have a comprehensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, methods and techniques of crime analysis-intelligence analysis.

  • Ability to present facts and render opinions to all levels of a public safety organization, analyze data, develop and deliver presentations, write reports, research and work independently, think objectively, have good interpersonal skills, and exhibit sound and accurate judgment.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to work with and display sensitivity towards diverse groups of people.

  • Experience and knowledge of law enforcement operations and procedures, experience in data analysis, research methods, theory, statistics, and intelligence analysis methods preferably in a law enforcement capacity.   

  • High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

  • Knowledge of statistical analysis, mapping software and spatial analysis techniques. Extensive working and/or academic experience with ESRI ArcGIS software is required.

  • Ability to identify and organize data for analytical purposes and present data in detailed statistical reports or other methods. Prefer experience with Crystal Reports.

  • Must have good oral and written communication skills. Incumbent will be required to present their analytical analysis and products to internal and external partners. 

Education and Experience: 

A Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Geography/GIS, or closely related field is required or; 5 years of law enforcement experience, including two years working in a law enforcement analytical position. 

Physical, Cognitive, and Psychological Requirements:

  • Must meet department-established physical, cognitive, and psychological health standards

  • Position requires minimal lifting 5-20 lbs. Position is primarily sedentary and incumbent will be required to work at a computer for long periods of time.