Crime Analytics Specialist

City of Huntington Park; Huntington Park (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Huntington Park seeks a Crime Analyst to provide analytical and administrative support to the Police Department. You will research and analyze crime data, identify patterns and trends, and present findings to inform operations and strategic planning.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, charts, maps, and predictive summaries; testifying in court on methods; and coordinating with internal staff and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Certification in crime analysis from an accredited college or university.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or Statistics preferred.
• Two+ years of crime analysis experience in law enforcement preferred.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS, Excel, Power BI, Crystal Reports, Palantir.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and collect data to identify crime series, patterns and trends.
• Interpret and provide statistical information for department staff.
• Collaborate with Investigative and Patrol staff to discuss and evaluate patterns and intervention strategies.
• Prepare crime summaries, statistical reports, charts, maps and related materials.
• Testify in court on work product, findings, and methodologies.
• Prepare staff reports and respond to information requests from DOJ/FBI.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Education

Crime analysis certification

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Criminology/Statistics

Tools

ArcGIS

Excel

Power BI

Crystal Reports

Palantir

Job description

The City of Huntington Park seeks a Crime Analyst to provide analytical and administrative support to the Police Department. You will research and analyze crime data, identify patterns and trends, and present findings to inform operations and strategic planning.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, charts, maps, and predictive summaries; testifying in court on methods; and coordinating with internal staff and external agencies.