Salary

$84,096.00 - $102,228.00 Annually

Location 

South Pasadena, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2526-040

Department

Police

Opening Date

02/24/2026

DEFINITION:

Under the direction of the Sergeant, analyzes, prepares, and disseminates technical information and data relevant to actual and anticipated criminal activity to operational personnel to increase the effectiveness of patrol deployment, crime prevention, and apprehension of suspects.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: 
The Crime Analyst performs highly specialized professional work involving the compilation, maintenance, analysis, and integration of crime and related statistical data to support Police Department operations. This position applies advanced analytical methods to identify crime patterns, trends, groups, and individuals, and provides actionable intelligence for tactical, strategic, and administrative planning and decision-making. The Crime Analyst is a civilian, non-sworn position responsible for performing complex professional and analytical duties requiring independent judgment, technical expertise, and a high degree of accuracy.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by employees in this class. An employee may perform other related and emergency duties as required. An employee may perform various duties including, but not limited to:

• Analyze crime reports, field interview cards, arrest records, and other law enforcement data to identify crime patterns, trends, series, hotspots, and emerging threats.
• Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS), records management systems, and other analytical software to develop tactical deployment, investigative, and strategic resource allocation recommendations.
• Support criminal investigations by conducting background research, open-source and database searches, link and association analysis, and basic criminal profiling.
• Prepare and disseminate intelligence products, including crime pattern bulletins, known offender bulletins, threat assessments, link charts, and statistical summaries.
• Conduct in-depth research using automated and manual systems (e.g., NIBRS, Motorola FLEX, and other law enforcement databases) to support investigative and analytical needs.
• Prepare periodic and ad hoc analytical reports and presentations for command staff, executive management, and governing bodies regarding crime activity, high-incidence areas, and operational impacts.
• Monitor, maintain, and manage crime, arrest, and intelligence data within records and analytical systems to ensure accuracy, completeness, security, and compliance with applicable laws and Department policies.
• Assist with oversight of records-related workflows, including quality control of reports and data submissions and coordination of public records request responses.
• Validate and vet data sources to ensure information reliability, credibility, and analytical integrity.
• Provide user support related to analytical and records systems, including identifying software needs and assisting with troubleshooting.
• Present analytical findings at briefings, command staff meetings, and other Departmental forums.
• Participate in Departmental and Citywide strategic planning efforts.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and relevant intelligence partners to exchange crime information.
• Attend meetings, briefings, and training as required to maintain technical proficiency, certifications, and awareness of best practices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s in criminal justice, public administration, social/behavioral science, computer science, statistics, or a closely related field, and at least two-years of complex statistical and analytical experience with a governmental agency, preferably within a municipal setting. A master’s degree is desirable and may be substituted for one-year related experience. 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• A master’s degree is desirable and may be substituted for one-year related experience.  
• Experience performing advanced analytics such as regression modeling and other statistical methods in a law enforcement environment. 
• Specialized coursework or certificates of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Note: An equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training may substitute for the listed minimum requirements.

This recruitment may close at close at anytime. 
Applicants are encouraged to apply early. 
First review of applications: March 16, 2026

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