Crime Analysis II

Crime Analyst II position available within The Cleveland Division of Police. This position will perform and coordinate the most technical, complex, and analytical support including a variety of strategic, tactical and administrative activities to support police operations.

• Probationary Rate (Up to 120 Days): $27.14 per hour / $56,459.60 annualized (effective April 1, 2026).

• 121 Days to 1 Year: $29.86 per hour / $62,105.56 annualized.
• After 1 Year: $32.25 per hour / $67,074.00 annualized.

Under supervision, collects and organizes criminal information from all available resources, including the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) System, the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), field interview reports, intelligence sources, other agencies, media, crime bulletins, crime reports and supplements, informational surveys, and retrieval of crime information in order to study and analyze past and existing crime series, patterns, and trends.  Develops statistical data resources to assist in proactive targeted investigations, preventative enforcement, and education.  Uses graphing, scientific calculations, and mapping methods to project and highlight criminal activities, focusing on month, day, time, location patterns, and cluster of incidents.  Compares and determines associations and frequency of events.  Prepares daily, weekly, monthly, and annual statistical reports.  Interacts and communicates with Law Enforcement Partners, other City employees, and the community on crime analysis/research issues.  Receives and responds to requests for various types of information and statistical reports.  Prepares computerized crime maps, charts, and graphs depicting criminal activities imperative to tactical planning and strategic development.  Verifies and validates departmental databases related to criminal analyses.  Integrates information from crime analysts and police personnel into a presentation for Commanders and for CompStat meetings.  Assesses and presents data necessary for making strategic planning recommendations regarding manpower deployment, resource allocation, and crime prevention.  Prepares and presents complex and detailed statistical/analytical and research reports and/or information using principles and practices of professional and technical report writing.  Merges statistical data from various analytical systems into a comprehensive product.  Drafts correspondence and presentation materials.  Presents research summations and converts findings to practical applications.  Participates in related continuing education and remains current on literature related to research methodology, crime analysis, and police matters.  Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed by management.Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four year college or university in Computer Science, Information Science, Crime Analysis, Criminal Justice, Statistics, or related field required.  full-time paid professional experience performing duties in research, compiling, and analyzing crime trends or patterns in a law enforcement agency or Fusion Center is preferred. Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required. Completion of Fundamentals of Crime Analysis and Exploring Crime Analysis preferred. Completion of Essential Skills I and II or a certificate in Crime and Intelligence Analysis from an accredited institution, i.e. IACA/FLDE/CAL State Fullerton, preferred. Certification in 28 Code of Federal Regulations Part 23 required. Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation. Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point) required. Proficient in GIS Software, Phone Tolls Analysis, Link Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Bl Software and SQL or similar software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency in GIS Software, Phone Tolls Analysis, Link Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Microsoft Office Suite, BI Software and SQL.
• Experience with Police Records Management Systems (RMS)

• Crime analysis certifications (IACA, LEAF, CLEA). https://www.iaca.net/certification

The Crime Analyst II job responsibilities include:

• The interpersonal skills to interact within a team environment, as well as the ability to establish good working relations and communicate effectively with both internal and external partners.
• Performs a variety of crime analysis activities; read, interpret and summarize crime reports to obtain information and trends in crime;
• Organizes summarized information into clear and concise reports; develops and prepare charts, graphs, maps, bulletins and related materials in order to track and present findings related to criminal activity; communicate trends and patterns to various division heads and administrators;
• Develops and produces crime maps using geographic information systems applications; Conducts spatial analysis of crime data; prepare a variety of mapping products; prepare and present a variety of charts, graphs and reports;
• Create strategic and administrative reports for a variety of users; research complex crime trends and patterns; develop criminal profiles on known offenders; and complete other large scale or long term ad-hoc assignments;
• Create, build, and maintain queries utilizing BI software to ensure queries of police data from the RMS and CAD data systems are accurate to provide analytical products;
• Conducts background research on possible suspects with various State, County and Federal agencies; utilizes various data bases to research information;
• Study current literature on research methodology and policing issues and make appropriate recommendations for improvements in crime analysis practices; recommend professional training courses for the crime analysts for continuing education;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Working Conditions

Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A Misdemeanor Conviction, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions in the last 10 years, Class A Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication in the last 10 years, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and ALL Family Violence Convictions regardless of class.

Final candidates selected for hire in the Police Department may be subject to a criminal background, drug screen, psychological exam and fingerprint check.

Benefits for this position include: Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, and Professional Development Opportunities.
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