Crime Analyst (Public Safety Analyst)

Berkeley, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 110961 - 131760

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BERKELEY

Berkeley California is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement scientific exploration free speech and the arts and home to over 50 parks a top-ranked university and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.

As an employer the City of Berkeley offers all the benefits of a career in the public sector while fostering diversity creativity and innovation. Join a team of high-caliber experienced staff with a shared mission of serving the Berkeley community and promoting an accessible safe healthy environmentally-sound and culturally-rich city.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Crime Analyst in the Police Department! In this role you will have the opportunity to perform a wide variety of analyses to provide timely and pertinent information relative to crime patterns and trends. You will assist operational and administrative personnel in planning the deployment of resources for the prevention and suppression of criminal activities aiding the investigative process and contributing to internal policy. Youll utilize the Berkeley Police Departments Transparency Hub and software programs to analyze department and develop data tools for use both internally and externally.

The ideal candidate is a tech-savvy high-integrity professional dedicated to bridging the gap between raw data and operational public safety. Experience in law enforcement with tactical triage strategic analysis and investigative support is desired. The role requires using data sources such as CAD/911 ALPR and camera networks to provide patrol officers with immediate situational awareness and investigators with actionable insights. Operating within a dynamic environment the analyst would possess the professional maturity to collaborate seamlessly with personnel at every level of the department and maintain productive relationships with outside agencies. The analyst would be skilled in identifying crime trends and informing proactive data-driven policing. Beyond technical proficiency the successful candidate must be an adept researcher capable of synthesizing disparate data sources to assist detectives in solving active cases and identifying criminal associations.

See the full job class specification here: QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of gaining the knowledge skills and abilities for this position is:
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in criminal justice public administration urban affairs statistics or a related field and at least two (2) years of professional experience in crime analysis or systems operations.

Experience in a law enforcement environment working with GIS familiarity with National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) protocols and a State Department of Justice Crime Analysis Certificate are desirable.

Must successfully complete a Police Department background investigation and evaluation including a criminal history investigation. Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business maintenance of a valid California drivers license and satisfactory driving record is required.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be received by February 9 2026 at 5:00 PM PST and must include a completed application and responses to supplemental questions. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format braille large print electronic text etc.) upon request to . Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

EXAM PROCESS

The exam process will include but may not be limited to:

Application review for minimum qualifications supplemental questions and required documents(qualifying experience will be calculated based on the administrative review date)
Written Exercise (tentative week of March 22 2026)

Tests may consist of any combination of written oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include but are not necessarily limited to typing math reading writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency or any other job-related knowledge skill ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may without notice change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to at the time of application.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background/reference check that may include but is not limited to: employment history confirmation of educational credentials and degrees licenses including drivers license registrations certificates other credentials credit check criminal history check and Live Scan fingerprinting.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race color national origin ancestry religion age physical or mental disability or medical condition sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation genetic information marital status pregnancy political affiliation veterans status or any other status protected under federal state or local law.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.

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BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BERKELEYBerkeley California is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement scientific exploration free speech and the arts and home to over 50 par...