Crime Analyst

Job Description:

Crime Analyst

Description

The Position

The City of Riverside Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Crime Analyst . The department is looking to fill (1) position at this time and the candidates who pass the interview will be placed on an eligibility list.

This position is posted continuously with a first review date of: August 7, 2025, at 8am, and may close any time after without prior notice.

Under general supervision, the Crime Analyst performs a wide variety of professional level analytical, statistical and research techniques to develop and present findings on crime trends and patterns. Prepare a variety of comprehensive and detailed reports; provide recommendations for actions; support investigative units and other duties as assigned.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct research and analysis of historical and current crime data from a variety of sources to identify and evaluate crime series, trends and patterns and victim/suspect profiling to assist in the deterrence of crime.
• Design, develop, modify, and maintain customized databases for the tracking of statistical information.
• Perform Tactical Crime Analysis by providing information to assist operations personnel in the identification of specific crime problems and/or criminal offenders.
• Identify existing or evolving crime patterns and series, forecast future crime occurrences, and develop criminal profile analyses.
• Assist with the development of strategies and planning in response to crime trends.
• Extract data and develop a variety of standard and customized reports, charts, graphs, and maps (using Geographic Information System software for maps) based on internal and external requests.
• Conduct CDR (call detail record) and similar data analysis.
• Assist investigative units by researching databases and open-source information such as social networking sites, internet, etc. and provide intelligence reports on emerging issues, threats, crime trends and suspects.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, make oral presentations, develop and conduct training for other personnel and testify in court.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with other Crime/Intelligence Analysts from outside agencies as well as other law enforcement personnel to assist in local cases and crime patterns as well as obtain information on regional crime patterns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Recruitment Guidelines:

Education : Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Information Management, Statistical Analysis, GIS or a closely related field.

Experience : Two (2) years of analytical experience preferably in a law enforcement setting.

Selection Process

Medical Category: Group 1

Necessary Special Requirement

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Possession of a Crime and Intelligence Analysis Certificate from an accredited college or university program is highly desirable.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions : Work is done in a standard office environment. Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives and will provide professional customer and crime related service.

Career Advancement Opportunities

From: Crime Analyst

To: Supervising Crime Analyst
Selection Process:

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

IMPORTANT: Appointment is subject to successful completion of an in-depth pre-employment background investigation, medical/physical examination, and drug and alcohol test; and may be subject to polygraph examination, and/or psychological examination. As part of the background investigation, all claims of education and experience made in the employment application process, as well as other information submitted, will be verified.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list. Some candidates may be disqualified indefinitely due to the results of their background investigation.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - General Unit

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost and is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,537 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $45 per month.
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance equal to $100,000. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employees and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
• Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $25 a month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the SEIU MOU for specific details.
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
• State Disability Insurance - Automatic coverage administered by the Employee Development Department (EDD) of the State of California
• Vacation Accrual - 0-4 yrs. = 80hrs, 5-9 yrs. = 120hrs, 10+ yrs. = 160 hrs.

• For other special compensation, refer to the SEIU MOU .

For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$67,320.00 - $94,716.00 Annually