Crime Analytics Specialist: Data-Driven Policing & Maps

DC Department of Human Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Life insurance

Employer contributed 401a after one yr

Discounts on wireless carriers

Gym memberships

Amusement park tickets

Job summary

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking a Crime Analyst to analyze, visualize, and map crime data from MPD and public safety sources to support command staff with trends, deployment, and tactical decisions.

The role involves applying quantitative and qualitative research methods to develop strategic reports, delivering high-volume self-initiated work, and building trusted partnerships with leadership. Strong Excel, ArcGIS, and visualization skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree preferred, with some quantitative coursework.
• Experience or education in crime and intelligence analysis.
• Experience evaluating, analyzing, and summarizing electronic data using database, statistical, and mapping tools.
• Ability to apply statistical computations such as spatial/temporal event series and time-series regression modeling.

Responsibilities

• Developing statistical summary reports, graphs, charts, and maps covering crime trends and patterns.
• Applying advanced mapping techniques for research and analysis across geographies.
• Constructing dashboards with ESRI ArcGIS Map, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Tableau, etc.
• Conducting complex statistical modeling to uncover crime trends and projections.
• Recommending design improvements for analytical products and deliverables.
• Supporting deployment of manpower and tactical responses to high crime areas.
• Preparing materials and delivering presentations of current crime trends for leadership meetings.
• Preparing for community meetings and promoting problem solving.
• Documenting data sources and maintaining detailed records.
• Collaborating with interagency teams and surrounding jurisdictions.

Skills

Geographic analysis

Statistical modeling

Data visualization

Oral & written communication

Interagency collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (quantitative)

Tools

ArcGIS

i2

Analyst Notebook

Veritracks

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Tableau

Job description

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking a Crime Analyst to analyze, visualize, and map crime data from MPD and public safety sources to support command staff with trends, deployment, and tactical decisions.

The role involves applying quantitative and qualitative research methods to develop strategic reports, delivering high-volume self-initiated work, and building trusted partnerships with leadership. Strong Excel, ArcGIS, and visualization skills are essential.