Strategic Crime Analytics Specialist

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

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