Crime Analyst

CRIME ANALYST City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Crime Analyst to perform functions within the Police Department. Are you seeking engaging work? Do you wish to advance your career? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading!

This Crime Analyst position earns competitive pay of $52,167.34 annually. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers. If this sounds like the right opportunity to work with a fast paced department, apply to join our team today!

ABOUT CITY OF EDINBURG

Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city four times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work.

Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation, exceptional PTO opportunities, and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives. We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CRIME ANALYST

As a Crime Analyst, you spend your day compiling and analyzing various information in support of crime analysis activities, as well as with Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration and the TTBH / Edinburg Police Department Crisis Response Team activities. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in the city.

You develop and implement a data system to track mobile crisis response key performance indicators (KPIs) and mobile crisis response data and outcome metrics. You assist in administering and maintaining a variety of police tracking, records management and intelligence databases and systems. You will also assist in advising Crisis Response Team members and all sworn staff of areas of high crime probability. You enjoy being helpful and have no problem providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed. The city needs someone like you with great people skills in providing excellent customer service to all our customers, and finds genuine enjoyment in what you do!

 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CRIME ANALYST

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
  • Preferred: Master's Degree in related field.
  • Educational Substitute: Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements
• One (1) year experience in crime analysis and law enforcement work.
  • Preferred: Three (3) years' experience in related field.
• Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety with a satisfactory driving record.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Applicant must take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.

Are you someone who can handle multiple tasks? Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills? Are you attentive to detail? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Is dependability one of your strengths? If yes, you might just be perfect for this Crime Analyst job!

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you have the right skills to succeed as our Crime Analyst, apply now using our mobile-friendly application.

Location: 78541

Applicants will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.

Applicants must also take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.