Crime Analyst

Job Description

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Updated: 09-02-2026
Salary:
$25.33 per hour

Job Summary:
This is an entry level position in Crime Analysis with duties to include entering data, identifying and reporting on trends, patterns and/or new developments related to crime in Meridian for law enforcement activities and crime prevention purposes. Assistance is available from an Analytical Services Lead. Performs related work as required.
Collects, analyzes, evaluates and enters data related to crime in Meridian; Identifies crime patterns and/or trends and prepares related reports;
Performs inferential statistical analysis of relevant historical and current crime
data;
Confers with

departmental

personnel

to

report

on

findings

and

trends;
Create and run queries using essential tools such as Data Analysis and Mapping (DAM) in New World RMS or Data Analysis and Query System (DAQS) or Web Crash Analysis Reporting System to extract data from various databases or department records management systems, in order to present data and statistics. Process Adjudications and declines to update RMS and ITS.
Conducts criminal background research for investigators gathering, analyzing, and evaluating data for pertinent use from criminal databases, jail or court systems, various social media websites, etc. Work within department to conduct research and prepare reports;
Researches Leads-on-Line for stolen property by querying databases connecting property to victims and/or suspects.
Utilize ArcGIS Pro.
Creates,

updates,

and

organizes

information for

publication that

includes

bulletins

for officer
safety, special events, informational notices with various graphic designs, etc.
Prepares,

maintains

and

updates

reports

into

the

appropriate

format

for

various

users;
Reviews crime reports related criminal data, and information on a daily basis to assist in identifying or consolidating information for later scrutiny and/or use in crime statistics, bulletins, and articles.
Assists in the development of a data base operation for the collection and analysis of crime
data; Accurately process data regarding report's updates and closers;
Checks for accuracy, timeliness, and security of
entries;
Maintains dissemination logs for reports, maintenance, and
updates;
Any other duties or responsibilities as
assigned.

Job
Specifications:
High school diploma or GED, plus 2 years working in a law enforcement setting, preferably in crime analysis, or educational emphasis in statistical analysis, plus education or practical experience in data collection and computer operations;
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or similar is preferred;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat Pro, etc) is required;
Familiarity

with

the

dynamics

of

the

criminal

justice

system

and

law

enforcement

in

particular;
Familiarity with the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS), the Uniform Crime Reporting System (UCR), the National Crime Victimization Survey, and the Idaho Crime Victimization Survey;
Knowledge,

Skills

&

Abilities:
Demonstrated and documented knowledge of computer operations related to word processing,
spreadsheets, (SSPS) statistical program applications, analysis applications, knowledge of SQL

Server Management
Studio (SSMS); web pages, and computer-based presentations, Microsoft Office Programs i.e. Word, Excel, Visio, or, Access, Power-Point, etc;
Ability to learn and use ArcGIS Pro;
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in
writing;
Ability to produce reports and document data in a demonstrative manner within mixed applications or in varied media in an understandable way for multiple customers, internal and external;
Ability

to

demonstrate

motivation,

initiative,

dependability,

and

cooperative

interpersonal

skills;
Ability to work as a team
player;
Integrity, in the performance of assigned
tasks;
Ability to have strong attention to detail to check for coding on crime reports and correct errors to maintain reliability of statistics.

Licensing/Certification:
Incumbent will obtain California Department of Justice Crime and Intelligence Analyst Certification, International Association of Crime Analysts Certification or International Association of Crime and Intelligence Analysis Certification.
Must successfully pass the basic and advanced NCIC/ILETS certification tests within six (6) months of
hire.
Must participate and complete a formal NIBRS training session (in person or virtually) within one (1) year of hire;
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
City of Meridian is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
The City of Meridian is unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. This includes, but is not limited to, H-1B and F-1 visa categories. Candidates must possess valid work authorization in the United States that does not require employer sponsorship.