Crime Analyst*
Salary
$60,320.00 - $94,598.40 Annually
Location
Police Department, 200 West Grace Street, Richmond, VA
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
41M00000854
Department
Police
Opening Date
10/06/2026
Closing Date
10/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
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Description
The City of Richmond Police Department is seeking self-directed and detail-oriented candidates for the position of Crime Analyst. This position performs administrative, strategic and primarily tactical crime analysis i.e. investigative, intelligence, and social networking, analysis. The incumbent will compile, collate, analyze, and disseminate data/reports relevant to crime trends, patterns, and intelligence.
The selected candidates must have strong office skills for daily tasks, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion. This role requires a candidate that possesses a high level of general computer proficiency and solid knowledge of and experience with relational databases, GIS (Geographic Information Systems - to include Arc Pro and GIS Enterprise) and statistics. Candidates must be able to think analytically, which extends beyond reactionary work, to include experience/understanding of problem-analysis, crime analysis, investigative analysis and intelligence analysis. Candidates must possess the skills to interact professionally and tactfully within a team environment with other analysts as well as in individual and group settings as a non-sworn analyst working across all levels of a sworn police hierarchy.
Candidates must possess the ability to handle sensitive information, multi-task and prioritize tasks, and have understanding of police operations and practices.
Duties include but are not limited to
This position may require overtime on an as needed basis.
Successful completion of an interview, thorough background investigation, which may include a polygraph exam and drug/alcohol screening, is required. Please note that the Police Department background process may take up to 45 - 60 days. An applicant disqualified from the Police background process may reapply a year after disqualification.
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge of crime analysis techniques; computer programs such as Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Report Builder, statistical reporting software, basic knowledge of SQL programming, ESRI ArcGIS Pro/ Enterprise, i2 Analyst Notebook, OneNote, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.); electronic databases and related software applications. Knowledge of the latest ideas and techniques in mapping, crime analysis, investigative analysis, and intelligence analysis; in administrative crime analysis; and statistical analysis. Demonstrated skills assisting sworn personnel in the reduction and prevention of crime and the apprehension of criminals; communicating with various internal and external departments; compiling and analyzing crime patterns and trends; conducting statistical analyses such as data mining; developing methodology; ensuring the free flow of information between and among investigators and the law enforcement community; preparing reports and analyses for command staff, officers, detectives, etc.; providing support functions for law enforcement activities and staff; communication in writing and visually. Demonstrated ability to analyze information; prioritize; organize; follow standard procedures and established practices to resolve problems.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
PREFERRED CANDIDATE:
LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veterans widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?
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5-point veterans must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?
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Are you available and able to work overtime on an as needed basis?
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Which best describes your highest level of education?
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Which best describes your experience in crime analysis and knowledge of crime trends and forecasting?
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Which best describes your experience utilizing GIS and/or any other mapping capabilities?
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Which best describes your experience utilizing Microsoft PowerBI and/or Microsoft Report Builder?
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Which best describes your experience in the law enforcement field?
Required Question
Employer City of Richmond
Address 900 East Broad Street
Suite
Richmond, Virginia, 23219
Phone (804) 646-5660
804-646-5660
Website https://www.rva.gov/
| Location | Richmond, VA |
| Salary | $60,320–$94,598.40 Per Year |
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