Strategic Operations Analyst
STARTING MONTHLY SALARY: $5,077
Listing Expiration Date:
July 9, 2026
Applicants must upload a cover letter and resume with their application.
Job Description
1. Compile, organize, analyze, interpret, and disseminate data or analyses from a variety of sources including the KCPD’s Records Management System (RMS), Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, and internal administrative databases, among others.
2. Conduct necessary research to provide timely and relevant analyses regarding trends in crime or administrative data (e.g., overtime use), typically at the department-wide or strategic level. Examples of possible work products include creating data dashboards, semi-monthly crime trend briefs for executive staff, or monthly reviews of Response to Resistance information.
3. Present analytical products, results, or other findings to command staff to support data-driven decision-making, improve resource allocation, or otherwise enhance operational effectiveness.
4. Possess sufficient working knowledge of the various types of analysis (i.e., tactical, strategic, administrative, and intelligence), as well as related analytical tasks and workflows.
5. Conduct ongoing study of current literature and best practices of analytical methods and other policing issues. Make appropriate recommendations for organizational improvements including analysis-related techniques.
6. Attend meetings and, if appropriate, serve on relevant committees to facilitate discussion and information sharing regarding crime trends or other matters of interest to the KCPD.
7. Provide support to and communicate with other KCPD analysts to ensure effective and efficient workflows, as well as to supplement broader analysis-related efforts.
8. Respond to requests for data or assist with projects made from within the KCPD or external sources (e.g., data requests from the City’s Public Safety Task Force).
9. Maintain reliable and predictable attendance, as well as be able to work flexible hours and overtime on occasion when specific needs arise.
10.Perform other duties as required.
Requirements & Qualifications:
To successfully perform the essential functions of this position the incumbent must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, Data Science or social science field (e.g. Sociology or Psychology) from an accredited college or university. Graduate-level education in the same fields and/or experience in analysis-related positions is preferred, but not required.
Incumbent must possess skills using a variety of computer software including the Microsoft Office Suite and GIS tools such as Esri ArcGIS Pro or QGIS.
Skills in software such as R, PowerBI, or Tableau are preferred but not required.
A high level of self-motivation, initiative, creativity, and public speaking skills are necessary for success due to both the analytical demands of the position and the degree of interpersonal engagement with members throughout the organization.
Incumbent will be required to complete post offer, pre-employment testing per Department Policy.
Physical Requirements:
The incumbent will perform stationary work at a computer approximately 80% of the time; remaining time will be occupied by meetings, presentations, and training.
Basic office skills such as computer-related work, handwritten notes/messages and telephone use will be required daily.