Police Data Analysis Supervisor, #JR-01320

City of Virginia Beach; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Virginia Beach Police Department’s Analytical Services Unit (ASU) within ARTIC seeks a Police Data Analysis Supervisor to lead seven analysts and drive data-driven policing efforts. This role supervises automation, data workflows, crime mapping, and reporting, ensuring timely insights for decision makers across the department.

You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver actionable intelligence, develop best practices, and advance problem-solving

Qualifications

• Documented experience as a data analyst in a law enforcement or public safety context.
• Experience with automation tools and process improvement to streamline workflows.
• Ability to coordinate across work groups and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage staff responsible for product development, automation, data modelling, queries, crime mapping, and reports.
• Serve in a lead role coordinating the department’s analytical functions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver actionable intelligence and support problem solving.
• Develop and implement best practices for the assigned unit.

Skills

Data analysis

Automation tools

Cross-group coordination

Supervisory experience

Crime analysis

Tools

SQL

Python

ArcGIS

Job description

The Virginia Beach Police Department’s Analytical Services Unit (ASU) is part of the Analytics & Real-Time Intelligence Center (ARTIC) within the Support Division. The Police Data Analysis Supervisor will serve as the immediate supervisor of seven analysts within the ASU. The Analytical Services Unit is dedicated to efficiently delivering accurate and precise data analysis, serving as the departmental subject matter experts on crime trends and patterns to support problem-solving efforts that suppress and prevent criminal behavior. ASU leverages the use of report automation techniques (SQL, Python, ArcGIS, etc.) to develop analytical products that aid operational effectiveness. The unit continuously adapts to deliver clear, concise, and actionable intelligence that enriches decision making. In collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, ASU strengthens the Virginia Beach Police Department’s mission to provide safer communities and improve quality of life.

General responsibilities include:

• Directing and managing staff responsible for product/solution development, automation techniques, data process modeling, querying relevant data, computerized crime mapping, and preparation of various reports.
• Serving in a lead role coordinating the department’s analytical functions
• Establish best methods to support operation staff through strategic initiatives
• Interact with Department supervision to understand analytical functions/needs
• Research and develop best practices specific to the assigned unit
• Supervise and develop employees

Hours:

The hours for this position areMonday-Friday, 0800-1630. These hours may very due to departmental need or special projects/assignments.

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and paid annual and sick leave.

Special Instructions/Requirements:

• CJIS/VCIN/NCIC certification is required, in addition to the successful completion of a background check, candidates must have U.S. citizenship or be a lawful resident of the United States and eligible for naturalization.
• Must successfully complete a police background investigation, including polygraph examination.
• All employees may be expected to work hours more than their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or city-wide emergencies.

Critical Criteria:

Candidates must have documented experience as a data analyst and experience with the use of automation tools and process improvement to be selected for an interview.

Additional Preferences:

• Experience as a crime analyst
• Previous supervisory experience
• Experience with the use of automation tools and process improvement
• Experience with the creation and/or usage of employee development plans
• Experience with building custom reporting solutions
• Experience with problem-solving processes
• Experience coordinating across working groups
• Experience with Law Enforcement policy/procedure

Disqualifiers:

• Criminal History: Conviction of any felony or any crime involving moral turpitude (crimes contrary to justice, honesty, or good morals). Conviction of any Class 1 or Class 2 misdemeanor, excluding traffic violations which are discussed separately, or the Virginia State Law equivalent within the last 5 years.
• Traffic Violations: Any conviction of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, refusal to take blood or breath test, eluding police, racing, or leaving the scene of an accident within the last 5 years.
• Drugs: Any involvement in the sale of illegal drugs as an adult. Any illegal use or possession of any illegal drug, including but not limited to heroin, cocaine, hallucinogens, or any derivative thereof (except marijuana) within the last five years. Illegal possession of anabolic steroids within the last 36 months.

The City of Virginia Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.