Crime Analyst

Salary : $84,913.79 - $108,710.52 Annually

Location : City of Brea-Civic Center

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-00001

Department : Police

Opening Date : 01 / 22 / 2025

Description

There is currently one (1) vacancy within the Support Services Division, assigned to the Detective Bureau.

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. This recruitment may close at any time; all interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of difficult and complex professional and analytical assignments providing pertinent information relative to crime patterns and trend correlations to assist operational and administrative personnel in the Police Department. Collects, analyzes and disseminates statistics; performs systematic and analytical processes directed at planning the deployment of resources for preventing and suppressing criminal activities, aiding the investigative process, increasing apprehensions, clearing cases and analyzing information to identify similarities, patterns, and trends among different offenses to assist in identifying suspects and predicting criminal activity, and performs other related duties, as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Crime Analyst performs difficult and complex duties, working with general direction. The Crime Analyst plans and prioritizes assignments and tasks and responds to daily demands for analytical information. When assigned to Integrated Crime Center (ICC), performs a variety of difficult and complex professional and analytical duties relating to operation and maintenance of diverse ICC software systems, monitoring video feeds and other data gathered by ICC software systems, conducting comprehensive data collection, and generating detailed reports crucial to the center's operations, including police reports.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by a Police Sergeant, Lieutenant or designee Technical or functional supervision may be provided by other sworn police personnel.

Examples of Duties

Essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following : (These functions may not be present in all positions in this classification. When a position is to be filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.)

Identifies and collects pertinent statistics and data from department crime reports, field interview cards, department computer databases, and state and federal databases; audits and maintains quality control of crime analysis data.

Utilizes multiple computer systems and software programs to store, collate, retrieve, and present information.

Researches and compiles target-suspect profiles, suspect-crime correlations and offender characteristics; analyzes information to identify similarities and patterns among different offenses; assists in identifying suspects and predicting criminal activity.

Initiates and disseminates crime analysis reports, bulletins and data related to crime series, trends, patterns, and suspect individuals to department personnel to enhance directed patrol and investigative activity.

Prepares charts, graphs, and written reports of specific crimes by area and section; prepares maps of specific crimes by area utilizing geographic information systems (GIS) software.

Testifies in court or other proceedings.

Makes public presentations to professional, community and neighborhood organizations.

Assists with the development of agency tactics, strategies, and planning in response to crime trends; creates or modifies existing programs aimed at targeting specific problem areas and addressing specific series, patterns, and trends.

Maintains historical statistics and crime trends and comparisons; develops and provides special crime analysis reports including quarterly statistical and monthly activity reports.

Assists Department personnel in monitoring and tracking criminal activity trends, and developing methods and procedures for the dissemination of information to the public.

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Typical Qualifications

Experience and Education

To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities and enable the individual to successfully perform the duties of the position.

A typical combination is :

Experience

Two years of responsible analytical staff work preferably in a law enforcement environment.

Education

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level course work in police administration, criminology, or a related field.

Licenses and Certificates

Ability to obtain the Department of Justice Crime and Intelligence Analysis Certification; (current possession of the certificate will be considered more desirable.)

Possession of a valid California driver's license issued by California Department of Motor Vehicles.

OTHER

Experience in a municipal law enforcement agency and working knowledge of the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) is highly desirable.

Individuals may be assigned to rotating work shifts, including evenings, holidays and weekends.

Must have no felony convictions, or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude.

Supplemental Information

TO BE CONSIDERED

If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit to submit a City of Brea electronic employment application.

Electronic applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a City of Brea employment application. The City of Brea cannot accept responsibility for notifying candidates of incomplete applications. It is the candidate's responsibility to make sure the application is properly submitted.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Shall consist of two phases : (If you should need assistance in completing the employment application or in participating in the selection process, please notify Human Resources prior to the filing deadline or as soon as possible).

Phase One - Application Review : The first phase of the selection process shall be a detailed review and appraisal of each candidate's application. Those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of education and experience, as submitted, may be invited to participate in the next phase of the selection process. No weight shall be assigned to this phase of the selection process.

Phase Two - Oral Appraisal Interview : Candidates who receive a minimum score of 70% on this phase shall have their name placed on the Eligibility List for Crime Analyst. Eligibility Lists are generally valid for one year. Once the list is established, the Police Services Department may conduct follow-up assessments.

Prospective candidates must successfully complete a thorough background review. Upon a contingent offer of employment, prospective candidates must successfully complete a medical examination and provide proof of legal work status. All new employees will be fingerprinted as apart of the employment process and a criminal history check will be conducted with the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

THE CITY OF BREA RECRUITS, PROMOTES, AND HIRES WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, PHYSICAL DISABILITY OR CONDITION, GENETIC INFORMATION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE OR NATIONAL ORIGIN, EXCEPT IN THOSE SPECIFIC INSTANCES WHEREBY A BONA FIDE OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION DEMANDS OTHERWISE. THE CITY OF BREA HIRES ONLY UNITED STATES CITIZENS OR LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED ALIENS.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City of Brea offers a comprehensive benefit package for eligible employees and their dependents for Brea Police Association (BPA) members, including :

SALARY RANGE : Are composed of eleven (11) steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.

RETIREMENT : Membership in CalPERS.

Safety Classic CalPERS members hired before September 17, 2011 will be enrolled in the 3% @ 50 retirement formula and pay the employee's 12% share. CalPERS Classic members hired after September 17, 2011 will be enrolled in the 2% @ 50 retirement formula and pay the 12% share. New or returning CalPERS members with a break in service greater than six months, will be enrolled in the 2.7% @ 57 retirement formula and will be required to pay 50% of the normal CalPERS cost (currently 13%). The City does not participate in Social Security; however, employees pay the cost to participate in Medicare.

Non-Safety Classic CalPERS members will be enrolled in the 2% @ 55 retirement formula and pay the employee's 7% share. New CalPERS members, or returning CalPERS members with a break in service greater than six months, will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 retirement formula and will be required to pay 50% of the normal CalPERS cost (currently 6.25%). The City does not participate in Social Security; however, employees pay the cost to participate in Medicare.

HEALTH INSURANCE : The City provides up to $1,550 per month towards health insurance for employee and dependents through the CalPERS Health Benefit program. Alternatively, there is a $325 medical opt out payment for employees who are insured outside the City's insurance coverage.

GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS : Available to eligible City employees and qualified dependents. These programs include dental, vision, supplemental life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS : Available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and / or medical expenses.

RETIRMENT SAVINGS ACCOUNT : The City offers a voluntary 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plan for an additional tax-deferred savings option.

WELLNESS REIMBURSEMENT : Up to $450 per fiscal year for eligible items.

BILINGUAL PAY : $200 per month for eligible languages in addition to English. Each additional language spoken after the first shall be compensated at the rate of $25 per month.

POST PAY : Sworn Police Officers may be eligible for POST pay.

• Intermediate POST Pay : A Police Officer who obtains and maintains an intermediate POST certificate will qualify for seven and one-half percent (7.5%) additional compensation.
• Advanced POST Pay : A Police Officer who possesses and maintains a POST Advanced Certificate will qualify for twelve and one-half percent (12.5%) additional compensation.

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT PAY : Sworn police personnel and a PSO (assigned to investigation unit) appointed to an eligible special assignment shall receive special assignment pay of five percent (5%). Eligible assignments are as follows :

TUITION / CERTIFICATE REIMBURSEMENT : Employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement / certificate reimbursement based on their bargaining group.

HOLIDAYS : In lieu of having time off for holidays, employees covered by this bargaining unit shall be entitled to additional compensation of nine (9) hours of straight time pay on the City designated holidays. Each non-shift employee shall accrue holiday hours at a rate of approximately four point fifteen (4.15) hours per eighty (80) regularly scheduled hours worked to a maximum of one-hundred eight (108) hours each fiscal year. Shift employees do not have designated holidays. Shift employees shall accrue one hundred eight (108) holiday hours per fiscal year at the rate of approximately four point fifteen (4.15) hours per pay period.

GENERAL LEAVE : Employees shall earn and accrue vacation and sick leave time based on their bargaining group.

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE : Uniform allowance up to $850 shall be paid per fiscal year for employees who are required to have class B uniform. All other employees may be eligible for up to $700.

For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the Memorandum of Understanding at : Click on the links under "Brea Police Association".

Did you retire from an agency under the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)?

Do you possess a valid driver's license issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles?

Do you have two (2) years of responsible analytical experience preferably in a law enforcement environment?

Do you posses a Department of Justice Crime and Intelligence Analysis Certification?

Describe your experience conducting research and analysis of crime statistics and providing recommendations to management based off of this information. If no experience, please type N / A.

Describe your experience in using maps, graphs, charts, and reports as it relates to crime analysis. If no experience, please type N / A.

Please describe your experience using GIS programs. If you do not have this experience, please type N / A.

Have you ever been disqualified during the background process for any position within a law enforcement agency? If yes, please explain and include the law enforcement agency, date, and reason provided. If no, please indicate "No."

Required Question

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