Crime Analyst

City of Lethbridge; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a progressive law enforcement agency as a Crime Analyst, where your analytical skills will be pivotal in tackling serious and organized crime. This permanent full-time role involves conducting detailed data analysis, producing risk assessments, and collaborating with various units to enhance public safety. You'll be at the forefront of intelligence-led investigations, utilizing advanced analytical tools and techniques to support law enforcement efforts. If you're passionate about making a difference in your community and possess a strong background in research and data analysis, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a safer Lethbridge.

Benefits

Health Care Spending Account

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Competitive Compensation Package

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Science or related field with analytical experience required.
• Experience in data analysis and crime analysis principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tactical and strategic analysis for ongoing investigations.
• Prepare analytical packages and provide recommendations to investigators.

Skills

Data Analysis

Research Skills

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Social Science

Relevant Analytical Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Analytical Software

GIS Applications

SQL

Police Databases

Job description

Please note only applications submitted through the Bamboo HR link below will be accepted. Applications submitted through City of Lethbridge website or other third-party sites, will not be considered.

Application Link

The Lethbridge Police Service is currently accepting applications for a permanent full-time Crime Analyst. Reporting to the Manager of CSAS (Crime & Strategic Analytics Section), the LPS Crime Analyst coordinates information through systematic collection and analysis of data and disseminates the results in an efficient and effective manner. The Crime Analyst will conduct tactical and strategic analytics for ongoing LPS investigations, research and analyze information to identify individuals involved in serious and organized crime, provide support to intelligence-led law enforcement investigations, and assist other LPS analysts or external agencies as required.

This permanent full-time position falls under the protection of a collective agreement associated with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 70 contract. CUPE Local 70 represents employees who are employed in a number of civic departments within the City of Lethbridge.

Wage: $47.69 per hour | 2025 Job Rate

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

(Flexible/Compressed Work Week is available)

The City of Lethbridge offers a competitive and flexible compensation package including a generous health care spending account and a defined benefit pension plan (LAPP).

As the LPS Crime Analyst you will:

• Perform tactical and strategic criminal intelligence analysis as it relates to serious and organized crimes.
• Review details from calls dispatched along with police reports.
• Identify possible suspects regarding crimes that have been committed based on similar modus operandi, suspect description, vehicle involved, associates, area targeted, etc., and provide names to specialized units and/or the appropriate officer(s).
• Provide recommendations and guidance to investigators based on the analysis of the data examined specific to active projects.
• Inform various LPS specialty units and partner agencies such as Child and Family Services when crimes potentially involve high-risk offenders or children.
• Produce domestic violence risk assessments on individuals based on several risk factors and disseminate to the appropriate LPS units.
• Prepare comprehensive analytical packages, briefs, and assessments of crime issues based on criminal incidents, series, and trends.
• Create bulletins that will be disseminated to officers, media, and to other agencies such as officer safety, missing person information, and assists to identify persons.
• Provide case management expertise to support serious and organized crime investigations/projects through intelligence analysis techniques including but not limited to: phone record analysis, timelines, modus operandi analysis, court preparation, note taking, evidence/task tracking, data verification, and quality assurance.
• Identify and verify larger geographic, long-term criminal activity patterns and crime groups (for example, organized crime and drug trafficking groups) that may have a significant impact on the Lethbridge area.
• Utilize data obtained from numerous external databases (Niche, PIP, PROS, CORES, ORCA, CPIC, JOIN, etc.) covering local, provincial, and national/information sources.
• Liaise with partners and external agencies to identify crime trends and movement from the municipal, regional, national, and international level.
• Initiate and maintain relationships with internal units, as well as appropriate external agencies, to gather and disseminate information and analysis.
• Perform other duties as required.

As the successful candidate you will have:

• High School Diploma plus a bachelor’s degree in Social Science or a related field with significant demonstrated research and analytical experience within a law enforcement or public safety context; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience with at least 1 year of analytical experience is required.
• Relevant experience performing data analysis leveraging statistical analysis, geographic information systems, relational database management, applied research methods, evaluation of qualitative and quantitative information, and critical thinking skills.
• Attention to detail and a strong ability to multi-task are essential in this role.
• Experience with social network analysis.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of crime analysis (completion of the strategic and tactical criminal intelligence analysis courses) as well as Major Case Management is preferred.
• Experience, knowledge, and understanding of law enforcement operations and the criminal justice system is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally, while maintaining strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Advanced level skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Proficiency with analytical software and/or GIS applications, Structured Query Language (SQL), etc.
• Ability to work independently and without direction, research, and learn new techniques and skills of crime analysis (usually computer software-based).
• A working knowledge of police databases including Niche, PIP, MOVES, CAD, ORCA, CPIC, JOIN, APSNet, etc. would be considered an asset.
• The ability to work irregular/flexible hours when required.

The successful candidate is required to consent to a police security clearance, which includes the voluntary completion and submission of a personal disclosure form (lifestyle questionnaire), criminal and police records check, fingerprint check, reference checks, and truth verification through polygraph examination.

STEPS OF HIRING PROCESS

1. Resumes will be reviewed for relevant qualifications, education, experience, training, and skills.
2. Selected applicants will be contacted to complete a Personal Disclosure Form and Security Clearance Declaration (applicable to applicants outside of LPS).
3. Competitive applicants will be contacted for a Behavioral Descriptive Interview.
4. Completion of a satisfactory police fingerprinting check (applicable to applicants outside LPS).
5. Completion of a satisfactory polygraph examination (applicable to applicants outside LPS).
6. A security clearance check will be conducted by LPS (applicable to applicants outside LPS).
7. Reference verification of a minimum of three professional references (applicable to applicants outside LPS).
8. A successful candidate(s) will be selected and offered the position.
9. All components of the selection process will be administered, scored, evaluated, and interpreted in a fair and uniform manner.
10. Duration of the hiring process may take approximately two to three months.
11. Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume with cover letter, online via the bamboo HR link posted above.

Submissions will be accepted until Monday, January 27, 2025, at 4:00 PM MST.

For further information on this opportunity, please contact: Sam Croft, Manager, Combined Strategic Analytics Section (CSAS), Lethbridge Police Service by email at [e-mail].

Please note only applications submitted through the Bamboo HR link above will be accepted. Applications submitted through City of Lethbridge website or other third-party sites will not be considered.