Major Crimes Analyst

$28,358 - $34,474/Yr

Tehama County

Full-time - Entry Level

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Major Crimes Analyst position involves researching, collecting, analyzing, and disseminating technical information and statistical data related to criminal activity. This role supports operational personnel in enhancing task force effectiveness, crime prevention, and suspect apprehension. The analyst performs various confidential administrative duties to assist the Major Crimes Task Force.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and analyze raw information, crime and intelligence reports, and related criminal data to identify prevalent and emerging threats.
• Utilize manual and automated systems to query, retrieve, process, and analyze crime and arrest data.
• Prepare crime and intelligence analysis reports, including offender bulletins and tactical maps.
• Conduct field interviews and source debriefings to gather relevant information.
• Assist in the dissemination of information to operational personnel for effective deployment.

Requirements

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in criminology, criminal justice, statistics, public administration, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of related work experience may be substituted for each one (1) year of the required education.
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional administrative and analytic experience, preferably in a law enforcement setting.
• Valid California driver's license.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in law enforcement settings.
• Familiarity with crime analysis software and tools.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Retirement savings plan (401k).
• Professional development opportunities.