Strategic Crime Analytics Specialist

Nevada State Legislature; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vancouver Police Department in Vancouver, Washington is seeking a qualified Crime Analyst to analyze crime data, identify patterns, and recommend strategies to reduce crime and enhance public safety.

This full-time exempt position requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, computer science, statistics, or related field, plus experience with Excel, Access, and reporting tools. Weekend/evening work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, computer science, statistics, or related field.
• Experience with computers, spreadsheets and databases; analytical reporting.
• Knowledge of crime analysis or law enforcement and emergency services desirable.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Word.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee and carry out administrative/operational analysis projects with staff and external partners.
• Gather and analyze crime data to identify patterns, hotspots and resource needs.
• Conduct analysis of criminal activity and prepare summaries and recommendations.
• Visualize geographic crime patterns and assess urban development impacts on crime.
• Provide assistance to design or modify crime tracking/analysis systems.
• Inform citizens and staff with data-driven information via reports and presentations.
• Recommend resources and solutions to neighborhood problems and monitor outcomes.
• Work with department staff to set goals for crime analysis and strategies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, computer science, statistics, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Word

SQL Server

Reporting services

Job description

The Vancouver Police Department in Vancouver, Washington is seeking a qualified Crime Analyst to analyze crime data, identify patterns, and recommend strategies to reduce crime and enhance public safety.

This full-time exempt position requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, computer science, statistics, or related field, plus experience with Excel, Access, and reporting tools. Weekend/evening work may be required.