Crime Analyst

Crime Analyst

Salary

$83,816.10 - $102,903.84 Annually

Location

6542 Miles Ave Huntington Park, CA 90255, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2019-00092

Department

Police

Opening Date

09/01/2026

Closing Date

10/8/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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The Position

MONTHLY SALARY: $6,985 - $8,575

PLUS AN EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE

FILING DEADLINE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2026, 5:00 PM

• Under general direction, the Crime Analyst provides comprehensive analytical, intelligence, and administrative support to the Police Department. This role involves researching, collecting, analyzing, and disseminating crime-related data from various sources. The Crime Analyst identifies crime patterns, trends, and series, offering timely information and recommendations to enhance law enforcement operations and strategic planning. Additionally, the position provides investigative support and performs other related duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Research, analyze, and collect data from a variety of sources to identity and evaluate crime series, patterns and trends.
• Interpret and provide statistical information for department staff members.
• Communicate and collaborate with Investigative and Patrol staff to discuss, review, and evaluate crime patterns, trends, and possible intervention strategy for findings.
• Develop and prepare crime summaries, statistical reports, spreadsheets, charts, maps, diagrams, graphs and related materials in order to track and present findings related to criminal activity, patterns and trends.
• Collect, review, and analyze a variety of internal and external reports in order to determine if offenders can be identified, extra deployment is needed and if preventative measures are necessary.
• Prepare predictive summary based on reported statistics, crimes, activity and analysis of typical behavior patterns.
• Troubleshoot and utilize department use of platforms and supporting platforms related to public crime mapping and in-house analytical software.
• Prepare and present staff reports.
• Testify in court on work product, findings, and methodologies.
• Review and respond to information requests, both internally and externally.
• Review and respond to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on local, state, and national crime trends and statistics.
• Serve as department liaison to local crime intelligence groups and organizations, as directed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

• Methods and procedures of conducting crime analysis and research, including data collection, statistical analyses, and report preparation.
• Functions, organization, principles, and practices of law enforcement agencies.
• Law enforcement terminology, codes, and processes.
• Principles and practices of administrative and operational analyses, research evaluation, and methodology.
• Techniques, methods, and procedures of criminal investigative procedures.
• Use and analysis of law enforcement databases and social media for investigative purposes.
• Real time activities of law enforcement officers during a diverse range of operations.
• Protocols for distributing criminal information to patrol officers and outside agencies.
• Methods and techniques of analyzing operational metrics such as patrol response average times, deployment analysis, and statistical requests.
• Statistical research and analysis techniques.
• Business letter writing and the standard format for reports and correspondence.
• Recordkeeping principles and procedures.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations, as related to area of assignment.
• City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Skills:

• Possess skills to word process general correspondence, spread sheets, and reports using a personal computer and software application.

Ability to:

• Recognize, identify, and document crime series and patterns.
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and document complex statistical data.
• Understand the organization and operation of the City's Police Department and of outside law enforcement agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
• Perform professional duties in the analysis of a variety of complex crime, criminal, and intelligence data.
• Provide assistance to law enforcement staff in their investigations and operations.
• Analyze operational objectives and issues, evaluate alternatives, and reach sound, logical, fact-based conclusions and recommendations; prepare reports and recommendations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions;
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and members of the public contacted during the course of work.
• Attend and participate in law enforcement meetings or community activities such as Neighborhood Watch, within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Properly develop and interpret complex tables, charts, and graphs.
• Serve as a liaison with other law enforcement agencies for the purpose of mutual exchanges of information.
• Prepare clear and effective reports, correspondence, and other written material.
• Understand, interpret, and apply pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, rules, regulations, standards, and City policies and procedures related to the work performed.
• Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, various businesses, and professional organizations, and in meetings with individuals.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of equivalent education, training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

• A certification in crime analysis from an accredited college or university is required.
• A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university, in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Statistics is highly desirable.

AND

Experience:

• Two (2) or more years of experience in crime analysis, data analysis, within a law enforcement environment (preferred).
• Proficiency in crime analysis tools such as ArcGIS, Excel, Power BI, Crystal Reports, Palantir.
• Working knowledge of the Motorola Flex CAD/RMS systems is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of statistical methods, research techniques, and law enforcement terminology.
• Excellent written, oral, and visual communication skills with the ability to present complex data in a clear and effective manner.

License:

A valid California Class C drivers license is required.

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Applications must be submitted online. Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application. Applicants must be specific in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered. Application materials will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Copies of the required certifications must be submitted with the application. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuing in the recruitment process. The selection process may include a written examination, a panel interview and other testing processes designated to predict successful job performance.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method. It is the applicants responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes to their contact information.

THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Huntington Park is committed to promoting equal employment opportunity to all without regard to political affiliation or opinion, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, marital status, disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy, or pregnancy related condition.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The City of Huntington Park is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Please note: If you require an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department.

LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The City is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification or documentation.

PROVISIONS

The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Huntington Park utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

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The information provided in the following supplemental questions will be used in conjunction with the application materials to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. The best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the selection process. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application to be considered complete. A resume may not be submitted in lieu of completing the application and supplemental questions. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.

• Yes, I acknowledge
• No, I do not acknowledge

02

Do you have a valid California Class C Drivers License and a satisfactory driving record?

• Yes
• No

03

What is your highest education level?

04

EDUCATION VERIFICATION: If your qualifications include a Bachelors or Masters degree, a legible copy of your diploma or transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) from an accredited college or university must be attached to your application at the time of filing. Please check the box to indicate you have read and understand the instructions.

• Yes

05

Do you have a certification in crime analysis from an accredited college or university?

• No
• Yes

06

I acknowledge that I have attached/upload my certification in crime analysis from an accredited college or university.

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have two (2) or more years of experience in crime analysis, data analysis, within a law enforcement environment?

• Yes
• No

08

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list related work experience by including the following: 1) Employer Name 2) Position Title 3) Employment Dates 4) # of hours per week 5) Describe your job duties. If you answered "No", please type N/A.

09

Please explain your experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), crime mapping software, or other mapping applications such as ArcGIS to analyze or display geographic data?

10

Do you have experience handling confidential, sensitive, or law enforcement related information in a professional environment?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have experience preparing statistical reports, charts, graphs, maps, dashboards, or other analytical products for management or operational personnel?

• Yes
• No

12

Are you willing to work occasional evenings, weekends, or extended hours when necessary to support significant incidents, special events, emergency operations, or other departmental needs?

• No
• Yes

13

Excluding juvenile convictions, arrests, detentions or court dispositions, have you ever been convicted of a felony or plead "guilty", "no contest", or convicted of any other criminal offense, other than a minor traffic violation?

• Yes
• No

14

I understand that I must pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, credit check, and a drug history to be considered for this position.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Huntington Park

Address 6550 Miles Ave

Huntington Park, California, 90255

Phone (323) 584-6237

Website http://www.hpca.gov