Analyst I Crime Analysis

About the Job:In this position you will perform duties related to the crime analysis programs and activities in support of the Department.

Job Posting Statement: This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year and any furloughs subsequently approved.

Come explore the possibilities a career with the City of Colorado Springs can offer!

As an Analyst I you will:

• Perform a variety of analytical duties in support of CSPD operations including strategic tactical and operational analysis
• Produce timely and pertinent analytical information relating to crime patterns and trends for specific operational areas within the Department and/or to support of personnel in the suppression of criminal activities to aid in the investigation process and to assist in the apprehension of offenders and clearance of cases.
• Reviewing and analyzing data from multiple internal and external sources
• Communicating analysis results and make recommendations to Command Staff Investigators or Task Force members.
• Developing enterprise wide methods to measure and forecast both short and long-term criminal activity with the specific mandate to contribute to problem solving intervention and crime reduction efforts.
• Prepare statistical charts graphs and exhibits using collected data.
• Write reports prepare letters expositions and summaries
• Use highly technical and specialized applications/programs to cleanse collate analyze and disseminate crime activity data.
• Utilize analytical statistical and programming skills to interpret large data sets. Includes maintaining proficiency with databases (SQL) Excel including (Python VBA et Al) video processing/enhancement software complex toll data desktop publishing word processing BI Software such as Power BI or Tableau and GIS software applications as well as crime analysis methods and procedures to manipulate analyze and present data.
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• Testify in court about analysis
• Support live operations by providing real-time analytical support to assist field detectives

• The ability to analyze data and report findings and conclusions
• The ability to write reports prepare letters expositions and summaries
• The ability to forecast based on data
• The ability to prepare statistical charts graphs and exhibits using data
• Knowledge of intermediate math and statistical analysis

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related area of study preferably Criminal Justice Sociology Criminology Psychology or other related science/social science.
• One year of full-time professional experience in a related field.
• Possess or be able to obtain NCIC/CCIC certification within three months of hire.

The following qualifications are not required but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Ability to work independently with different demands competing for the analysts time.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

• Experience with ERSI Lexis Nexis AVCC i2 Analyst Notebook i2 iBase Power BI GeoTime or similar application

• Experience withPenlink PLX

Please contact CSPD Human Resources atfor any questions about this position.

Pre-employment Requirements: The job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a polygraph examination fingerprinting extensive background check and other pre-employment assessments.

Applicants that have used marijuana or CBD products within 3 months from the date of their application submissionwill not be eligible for hire. More information about the Colorado Springs Police Departments Marijuana Use Policy can be found here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position area of assignment and specific job assignments including shift differential pay differential acting or lead special assignment hazard pay longevity cell phone allowance uniform allowance relocation awards standby call out compensatory time off tuition overtime extra duty incentive holiday premium proficiency and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities knowledge skills and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1 H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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