Crime Analyst

Job Description:

Crime Analyst

Description

About the Opportunity

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline: May 22, 2026 at 5pm
Written Examination: TBD
Oral Examination: TBD To learn more about the Sheriff's Office, https://www.scsdonline.com/ .
THE POSITION
The Crime Analyst is a single position classification in the Sheriff's Department Crime Analysis Unit. The Crime Analyst designs, monitors, enters, and updates all types of crime-related data. This individual also determines the statistical analysis techniques to be used on data and plans, evaluates, and participates in the analysis of crime data, and helps to disseminate this data to management, patrol, crime prevention, investigations, and other units. This individual is responsible for operating a computerized program that enables the Sheriff Department to coordinate and analyze crime data to effectively achieve departmental goals. The individual in this position is accountable for the unit's research techniques, system design and development, and information output. The Crime Analyst provides technical assistance regarding criminal statistical analysis work, data entry, and computer operations. This position is subject to overtime work and performs related duties as assigned.

Typical Tasks

• Plan, evaluate, and participate in the analysis of crime data;
• Query against case management databases to acquire crime data;
• Analyze crime data and preventative practices using predictive analytics software such as IBM SPSS;
• Develop and maintain crime analysis products, including exception reports, area crime evaluations, crime bulletins, crime potential and trend reports and other reports and correspondence;
• Maintain quality control on all data;
• Develop new manuals;
• Assist in the development of statistical programs to handle crime series analysis, and for coordinating future modifications and/or expansions for the department and other tasks as may be necessary to meet the goals of the department;
• Enter or supervise the entry of all crime-related data via computer terminal;
• Maintain liaison with interdepartmental and other agencies regarding crime data related issues;
• Train departmental and other personnel in program-related computer use and application;
• Assist in information flow between the Crime Analysis Unit and user groups;
• Design mathematical and statistical models for research projects; selects and adapts statistical and analytical methods;
• Define population and/or data base to be surveyed; selects existing source references;
• Develop data collection forms and procedures; reviews technical literature relating to program under consideration;
• Instruct program staff in data collection methods and use of questionnaires;
• May personally participate in collecting, compiling and tabulating field data;
• Analyze data and perform calculations; plan and develop report content and format or assist in such work;
• Provide Real Time Live Assist;
• May participate in developing supporting computer systems; and
• May have to testify in court in criminal and civil cases.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience)

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Plan, organize, and coordinate an information retrieval and output unit;
• Analyze and interpret factual data;
• Design and develop new products and systems;
• Understand and utilize information data and selected quantitative information;
• Supervise and train assigned staff; and
• Speak and write effectively.

KNOWLEDGE

• Crime analysis and support systems;
• System design and development;
• Information retrieval and output systems;
• Research methodology;
• Writing reports and manuals;
• Basic statistics;
• Supervision and training; and
• Basic computer operation and applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Internet Explorer.

We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
PATTERN I

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Mathematics, or a related field; AND
• Two (2) years of administrative and/or analytical experience that demonstrates possession of the stated abilities and knowledge. One (1) year must have been in statistical analysis and/or in the criminal, behavioral or social science fields.

PATTERN II

• Four (4) years of administrative and/or analytical experience that demonstrates possession of the stated abilities and knowledge. One (1) year must have been in statistical analysis and/or in the criminal, behavioral or social science fields.
  

NOTE: No felony convictions. Must be of good moral character and must not have been convicted of a crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment in a Federal penitentiary or State prison.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening will focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "Duties" section of the online application.

• Two (2) years of paid, full-time experience working in a law enforcement setting in either a sworn or non-sworn capacity.

Proof of education is required for verification purposes at the time of application. Applicants who are unable to submit proof must call (209)-567-4412 to make other arrangements before 5:00 pm on the final filing date. Failure to submit proof or make other arrangements before the final filing deadline will result in disqualification.

Application and Selection Procedures

APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. EXAMINATION PROCESS
Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.

• Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
• Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position.
• Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts.
• Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months but may be extended up to eighteen months.

GENERAL INFORMATION CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Technical Services Bargaining Unit for labor relations purposes. The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab. Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County. Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding). RECRUITMENT ACCOMMODATIONS Arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations are required to complete and submit the Testing Accommodations Request Form prior to the test administration date. Special arrangements for religious convictions should be included in the "Additional Information" section of the application form. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Pass County-paid pre-employment job-related background investigation.
• Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.
• Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required.
• Some positions may be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and meet County insurability requirements.

APPLICATION AND/OR EXAMINATION APPEAL RIGHTS Application and/or examination results may be appealed by applicants presenting facts alleging irregularity, fraud and/or error in application screening or in exam scoring. Appeals must be in writing and submitted to the Chief Executive Officer within seven (7) days after the examination results are emailed. DISCLAIMER Stanislaus County reserves the right to revise the examination plan described in this flyer to better meet the needs of County service. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The information contained in the bulletin is information which sets forth a general summary of benefits for this respective position. This information is not legally binding. The benefits and other information regarding this position may be found in the Stanislaus County Code, the Stanislaus County Personnel Policies manual, or in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s), and such information prevails over information contained in this flyer. Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office/Human Relations.

Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary.

Closing Date/Time: 5/22/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$73,798.40 - $89,689.60 Annually