Police Crime Analyst

National Police; Yuma (AZ); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yuma Police Department is seeking a capable analytics professional to support operations, investigations, and long‑term crime‑reduction strategies. You will collect, evaluate, and interpret crime and traffic data to identify patterns, hotspots, and emerging issues, then translate findings into actionable intelligence.

Responsibilities include producing dashboards, maps, and reports; assisting with forecasting and strategic planning; and presenting results to staff and partners while

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Criminology, Social Science, Statistics, GIS, or related field; AND two years of crime/public safety analytics experience.
• Must pass a polygraph and background check; GIS experience preferred.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes crime, traffic, and public safety data to identify trends using GIS and analytical tools.
• Produces reports, maps, dashboards, and presentations to support decision‑making.
• Performs data queries to support investigations and pattern analyses.
• Presents findings to department personnel and stakeholders during briefings.
• Collaborates with partners to support information sharing and regional analysis.
• Maintains data confidentiality and compliance with laws and policies.
• Supports forecasting, crime reduction, and strategic planning through data‑driven analysis.

Skills

GIS

Data analysis

Report writing

Education

Associate’s degree in Criminology, Social Science, Statistics, GIS, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Salary: $30.62 – $39.80 Hourly

Position Summary:

Under basic supervision, performs analytical work that supports Yuma Police Department (YPD) operations, investigations, and long-term crime-reduction strategies. The position collects, evaluates, and interprets crime and traffic data to identify patterns, trends, hotspots, and emerging issues. This role supports forecasting efforts, develops clear actionable visual and written intelligent products, and assists with strategic planning initiatives.

Essential Functions:

• Analyzes crime, traffic, and related public safety data to identify trends, patterns, hotspots, crime series, and emerging issues using GIS, statistical, and analytical tools.
• Produces and disseminates analytical products, including reports, bulletins, maps, dashboards, charts, and presentations to support operational, investigative, and strategic decision-making.
• Conducts data queries and research to support criminal investigations, identify investigative leads, and assist with pattern and offender analysis.
• Presents analytical findings and recommendations to department personnel and stakeholders during briefings, meetings, and operational planning sessions.
• Supports problem-oriented policing, crime reduction initiatives, forecasting efforts, and strategic planning through data-driven analysis.
• Responds to requests for crime and public safety analysis from department personnel and authorized partner agencies while ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with applicable laws, policies, and confidentiality requirements.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to support information sharing, regional crime analysis efforts, and public safety initiatives.
• Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the “Yuma Way”, and complies with all City policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in Criminology, Social Science, Statistics, GIS, or related field; AND two years of experience in crime, intelligence, or public safety analytics; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must pass a polygraph examination and background check. Experience in GIS platforms or analytical tools preferred.
• A valid Arizona State Driver’s License is required.