Crime Analytics Specialist

City of Myrtle Beach; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost Health, Dental & Vision for FT

401K & 457 Plans

State Retirement

Wellness Clinic

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance

Job summary

The City of Myrtle Beach is seeking a Crime Analyst to compile and analyze statistical data, map potential criminal activity, and create visual presentations such as spreadsheets, maps, and graphs. Responsibilities include researching complex law enforcement data, identifying patterns, forecasting staffing needs, and producing actionable information for decision makers.

Qualifications require a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least one year of analytical experience; proficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Public Administration, Computer Science, Sociology, Political Science or closely related field.
• 1 year of work experience in law enforcement, data analysis, research methods, statistics, or related analytical field.
• Prefer experience with software used to design and generate reports from data sources (Power BI, Crystal Reports, SQL, Access, ArcMap or similar GIS software).

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes crime data to identify patterns and trends.
• Produces reports, dashboards, and visualizations (maps, charts, tables).
• Supports investigations and operational planning with data-driven insights.
• Interacts with internal and external partners to share intelligence and findings.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Criminology/Public Administration/Computer Science/Sociology/Political Science

Tools

Power BI

Crystal Reports

SQL

Access

ArcMap (GIS)

Job description

The City of Myrtle Beach is seeking a Crime Analyst to compile and analyze statistical data, map potential criminal activity, and create visual presentations such as spreadsheets, maps, and graphs. Responsibilities include researching complex law enforcement data, identifying patterns, forecasting staffing needs, and producing actionable information for decision makers.

Qualifications require a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least one year of analytical experience; proficiency with