Crime Analyst

Job Description:

Crime Analyst

Description

Overview

The Crime Analyst must gather, process, and disseminate crime statistical data requested by department personnel or others to identify crime trends and patterns. Distribute information from other agencies to the department. Develop reports on inmate release. Perform long-term analysis on case data by compiling quarterly and yearly reports. Identify patterns of activity or behavior, predict future activity and provide suspect leads and convey finding through written reports or maps.

Responsibilities

• Handle requests for crime statistical data, gather, process, and disseminate information to department personnel or other to identify crime trends and patterns

• Distribute information received from other agencies to department

• Fulfill specific requests for information from Investigators

• Assemble Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate release notification into reports and distribute throughout the department

• Notify Officers of safety advisories

• Create reports for specific purposes by retrieving, manipulating, and calculating data as needed

• Provide crime incidence data to CID and Patrol by retrieving and collating daily offence data from Leads

• Issue periodic reports compiled from data to Bureau leaders for distribution to district units

• Keep up-to-date, accurate records by performing long-term analysis on case data

• Compile quarterly and yearly reports

• Analyze offense data by beat and reporting district and distribute to CID bureaus and patrol division

• Identify patterns of activity or behavior, predict future activity, provide suspect leads, and convey findings through written reports or maps to CID and patrol by performing periodic analysis on case data

• Responding to requests from outside CID by acquiring detailed specifications from requesting divisions or agencies

• Perform time estimates and obtain authorizations for project while integrating work with regular duties to meet schedules

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Non Exempt - Full-Time Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement
• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree (AA/AS); or 2 year technical certificate

• Two (2) years of experience

Required

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes

• Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes

• Drug Screening: Yes

• Physical Exam: Yes

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications and may request additional information. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

The City of Corpus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Closing Date/Time: July 30, 2026

Salary:

23.85-26.23 USD