Police Forensic Analyst I/II - Real Time Intelligence Center (RTIC) - Police

The San José Police Department is dedicated to providing public safety through community partnerships and 21^st Century Policing practices, ensuring equity for all. The Department is committed to treating all of San Jose’s diverse community members with dignity, fairness, and respect, while protecting their rights and providing equal protection under the law.

The San Jose Police Department's Real Time Intelligence Center is accepting applications for the position of Police Forensic Analyst I/II.

Under the general supervision and direction of the RTIC Unit Commander (Police Lieutenant) or designee, the Police Forensic Analyst I/II performs professional analytical work in support of real-time police operations and investigative follow-up. Analysts assigned to the RTIC collect, organize, interpret, and disseminate real-time data using law enforcement databases, camera systems, automated license plate recognition (ALPR) platforms, and digital evidence tools. Work requires strong critical thinking, situational awareness, and the ability to perform effectively in time-sensitive and fast-moving environments.

Police Forensic Analyst I

Entry-level classification responsible for learning RTIC systems and workflows, supporting real-time operations, and developing foundational analytical skills in video review, database queries, and digital case support.

Police Forensic Analyst II

Journey-level classification performing the full range of RTIC analytical duties with greater independence and responsibility. Analysts at this level exercise judgment and initiative and may provide training and technical guidance to Analyst I staff or other support personnel.

The essential job duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide real-time intelligence support during active police incidents by monitoring CAD, radio, camera systems, ALPR alerts, and other digital platforms.
• Review and analyze video footage, digital media, case files, and records to identify investigative leads, suspects, vehicles, timelines, or patterns.
• Assists detectives and department personnel with evidence and casework support; gathers, organizes, and analyzes data relating to specific assignments, which require research from which conclusions can be drawn; prepares detailed case analysis; develops and identifies suspects for investigative follow ups; makes recommendations and writes reports.
• Monitors videos, social media, and/or camera feeds; completes workups on investigative cases; inputs, research, and retrieves data; develops and identifies suspects for investigative follow ups.
• Maintain, organize, and track digital evidence and related data within the Department’s digital evidence management systems in accordance with City retention standards.
• Produce detailed case analyses, charts, documentation, and reports based on findings from real-time incidents and investigative support work.
• Create and maintain RTIC logs, rosters, and statistical tracking tools to support operational reporting and program management.
• Collaborate with Patrol, BOI, other SJPD divisions, City departments, and regional partner agencies to support joint operations and information sharing.
• Conduct data queries and research using law enforcement databases, camera systems, mapping tools, and analytical platforms.
• Respond to discovery requests and Public Records Act (PRA) requests in a timely and compliant manner.
• May testify in court as a witness regarding digital evidence, video analysis, or analytical findings.
• Provide training, guidance, and instruction to other analysts, officers assigned to RTIC, or relevant personnel as required.
• May be required to work non-standard hours—including nights, weekends, and holidays—based on RTIC operational needs.

• Possession of a valid State of California Driver’s License.
• Ability to successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation including a polygraph.

Desirable Qualification: Education - A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Justice Studies, or closely related field. Experience - Law enforcement work experience.

Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:

Job Expertise – Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices; knowledge of law enforcement operations, activities, terminology, and policies; knowledge of digital photography and videography; Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.

Team Work and Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Analytical Thinking – Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.

Meeting Ethical Standards - When confronted with ethical dilemmas, acts in a way that reflects relevant law, policy and procedures, agency values, and personal values.

Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

Reliability – Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.

Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.

Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, as well as a full background investigation.

You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process: 

- Please describe in detail your increasingly responsible professional forensic analytic or investigation experience; please describe your experience, including the agencies and years of experience at each. Your response should be consistent with your work history.

- Please describe your experience with forensic video enhancement/image clarification software, i.e. Amped 5, Adobe Premier, Clear ID, or another video enhancement/redaction software. Specify which software you have used and an example of why it was used.

-Describe your experience with data collecting and analysis, including the type of data and reports prepared, databases utilized to prepare analysis, who the audience was and how you developed your analysis.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, or about the selection and hiring processes, please contact Alexandria Rodriguez at [email protected].