Crime Intel Analyst

Key Responsibilities:

• Gathers, processes, and synthesizes complex information from a variety of investigative sources, including phone records, social media platforms, digital data, and open-source intelligence.

• Analyzes video and photographic surveillance footage to identify patterns, cross-reference suspects, and extract critical evidence.

• Evaluates data surrounding victims, complainants, and suspects to map out criminal networks, timelines, and behavioral patterns.

• Prepares comprehensive intelligence briefings, charts, and reports to assist detectives and patrol officers in ongoing criminal investigations.

• Collaborates closely with investigative leadership to optimize strategic deployment and patrol efforts based on data-driven trends.

• Maintains strict confidentiality and ensures all data collection adheres to legal, ethical, and privacy standards.

What We're Looking For

• Education or on the job experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Geographic Information Sciences, Information Systems, Statistics, or Research Methodology or a closely related field.
• Prior law enforcement or experience in Data/Intelligence Analysis may be considered in lieu of bachelor’s degree based on level of experience and abilities.
• Minimum of two years of experience performing research and statistical analysis or closely related work preferred.
• Minimum of four years of experience performing investigative work is preferred.
• General law-enforcement functions and procedures, statutory crime elements research, statistical analysis design and techniques and basic computer operation.
• Techniques in graphic illustration of crime trends and other law enforcement analysis.
• Functional knowledge of analysis processes, types, functions, assessments, laws, and procedures pertaining to sensitive and confidential information.
• Principles and practices of statistical analysis and making appropriate recommendations.
• Research and analytical techniques used in the extraction and presentation of information in clear, concise, and accurate reports.
• Excellent writing, grammatical, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with GIS programs and Microsoft Office products, particularly Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and analyze data and reports.

• Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
• Ninety-six (96) hours of Earned-Time Leave each year
• Eighty (80) hours of vacation leave after first year
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund participation
• Affordable health, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• $10,000 paid life insurance
• Optional deferred compensation.