Police Criminal Intelligence Analyst - Junior

City of Red Deer; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Red Deer is seeking a Crime Analyst to analyze crime statistics, patterns, and intelligence to improve operational effectiveness and guide investigations. You will identify risks, cross-reference sources, and prepare briefs and presentations for Policing Services.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in criminology or related field, at least one year in policing or government, knowledge of PROS and i2, GIS mapping, and the ability to obtain RCMP Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminology, criminal justice, police science, statistics, mathematics or related fields.
• Minimum one year of policing or government experience showing increasing analytical responsibility.
• PROS User Certificate – User and Records Management Course.
• Working knowledge of WordPerfect/MS Word, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare concise reports, presentations and other communication material; public speaking experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze crime statistics, intelligence, and other data sources.
• Identify patterns, trends, potential suspects, and threats to public or officer safety.
• Cross-reference information from multiple sources to support investigations.
• Assess criminal activity within the City of Red Deer.
• Provide tactical and strategic analysis to support operational decision-making.
• Prepare intelligence briefings, reports, statistics, and presentations.
• Develop profiles of criminal individuals or organizations using supporting evidence.
• Build and maintain relationships with RCMP detachments, police agencies, and security partners.
• Deliver presentations, training sessions, and seminars representing the RCMP detachment.

Skills

Criminology background

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Public speaking

Security clearance ready

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology or related field

Tools

i2 analytics

ArcGIS Mapping

PROS

JOIN

NCDB

CPIC

MOVES

Job description

Job Description

About Red Deer

Red Deer sits at the heart of Central Alberta along the QEII corridor, perfectly positioned between Calgary and Edmonton. With more than 100,000 residents and a regional reach of over 300,000, it’s a growing hub for business, services, and opportunity.

Here, big-city amenities meet small-city ease. Enjoy abundant parks and trails, vibrant arts and culture, excellent recreation and education, and a strong sense of community.

With easy access to lakes, outdoor adventures, and the mountains, plus a thriving economy and high quality of life, Red Deer is an inviting place to live, work, and grow.

About The City Of Red Deer Municipal Government

The City of Red Deer is a dynamic municipal organization with a $480M operating budget, a $60M capital program, and a workforce of nearly 1,700 employees. It is focused on growing with purpose by attracting talented, community-minded people who want to make a difference.

Guided by the vision “Our City, One Voice,” Red Deer is building a thriving, inclusive, and connected community, with priorities centered on a vibrant economy, community wellbeing, and strong engagement.

At its core, the City values its people, embracing diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared success

The Opportunity

The primary function of this position, through tactical and strategic analysis is to produce, prepare and disseminate a variety of information relevant to actual or anticipated local criminal activity in order to increase operational effectiveness, prevent crime and apprehend suspects. The position also provides assistance for Policing Services strategic planning by identifying, gathering and preparing information related to statistics, demographics and projections.

Top Key Responsibilities

• Analyze crime statistics, intelligence, and other data sources.
• Identify patterns, trends, potential suspects, criminal organizations, and threats to public or officer safety.
• Cross-reference information from multiple sources to support investigations.
• Assess criminal activity within the City of Red Deer.
• Provide tactical and strategic analysis to support operational decision-making.
• Make evidence-based recommendations regarding individuals or networks that pose significant risks.
• Prepare intelligence briefings, reports, statistics, and presentations.
• Clearly communicate findings and recommendations to support enforcement efforts.
• Develop profiles of criminal individuals or organizations using supporting evidence.
• Build and maintain relationships with RCMP detachments, police agencies, and security partners.
• Facilitate intelligence sharing across jurisdictions.
• Support coordinated efforts to identify and address criminal threats.
• Serve as a subject matter resource on criminal intelligence matters.
• Provide advice on complex criminal issues.
• Deliver presentations, training sessions, seminars, and lectures representing the RCMP detachment.

As Our Preferred Candidate, You Will Have

• Post- secondary education – Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline;

Criminology, Criminal Justice, Police Science, Statistics, Mathematics or related fields

• A minimum of One (1) year experience in policing or government environment that clearly demonstrates
• increasing responsibility in crime analysis and research. (Business related analytical experience may be
• considered).
• PROS User Certificate – User and Records Management Course
• Working knowledge of word processing programs (Word Perfect and MS Word), spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) to interact and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to learn how to prepare concise and effective reports, presentations and other communication material. Proven public speaking and presentation skills.
• Organizational and planning skills to develop, initiate, prioritize and manage analytical responsibilities of a variety of constantly-changing scopes and timelines.
• Critical and innovative thinking abilities required to effectively analyze data, see linkages and patterns, and problem-solve.
• Ability to use office technology, software and applications of Crime Theory as it applies to environmental
• criminology, use of "i2" analytical software, Arc View GIS Mapping, Police information systems (PROS,
• JOIN, NCDB, CPIC, MOVES), open source databases and the internet.
• Knowledge of applicable and relevant legislation at all levels. Familiarity with the City of Red Deer RCMP policies and Detachment practices will be an asset.
• Conscientious and reliable employee who is able and willing to participate in a strong team environment.
• Must be able to obtain (and retain) a RCMP issued Top Secret Security Clearance.

Affiliation

Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417

Status

Term Full-Time

Remuneration

$41.93 to $44.40 per hour.

Hours Of Work

75 hours biweekly, Monday to Friday. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Additional Information

Must successfully pass a stringent RCMP Security Clearance before commencing employment. To qualify for this Security Clearance candidates must be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada. If you currently have the required clearance, please indicate it clearly in your resume.

The term of this position is anticipated to end approximately August 2027.

The City of Red Deer does not permit the use of unauthorized internet resources or Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (for example, Copilot, ChatGPT or any other form of AI) during interviews or any supervised or timed assessments. Any violation may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the rejection of your application.

We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Us

We are a municipal government, eager to meet tomorrow's challenges. Our employees are the cornerstone of our organization. We are always seeking creative and skilled individuals with the ability and desire to lead in our dynamic workplace. Each of our employees brings diverse experiences and perspectives, as well as unique skills and talents to the job. Our diverse employee base ensures an environment where individual, team, and organizational successes are embraced and celebrated. We strive to ensure a supportive and respectful work environment for all. Employees are treated fairly and have equal opportunity within the organization to thrive and attain their highest potential. We welcome your application and look forward to discussing how The City of Red Deer can become your next career choice.