Assistant Crime Analyst Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $100,441.00 - $125,551.00 Annually
Location : City of Pasadena, CA
Job Type: Full -Time
Job Number: 27-019
Department: Police
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 9/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
The Pasadena Police Department is seeking an experienced Crime Analyst to provide crime trend analysis, assist detectives as needed, and help manage investigative resources for the City of Pasadena. This is an excellent career opportunity for a proven professional to be a part of a progressive, World Class Police Department, in addition to assisting in the planned establishment of an Active Intelligence Center.
The current vacancy is in our Criminal Investigations Division, which is responsible for compiling, entering, maintaining, integrating, analyzing and reporting findings on crime trends and patterns and other related statistical data and information. The ideal candidate will be experienced, detailed oriented and progressive in applying best practices to law enforcement crime analysis. The successful candidate will be analytical, computer/software savvy, a self-starter and utilize independent judgment in establishing work processes to strengthen the nexus between crime analysis and effective, proactive control to suppression.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Our Crime Analysts provide critical analytical support to help identify crime trends, patterns, and emerging public safety issues. The ideal candidate will have experience in crime analysis, statistical research, or criminal justice data analysis, preferably in a law enforcement or public sector environment. This person will possess strong analytical, critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills, exercise sound independent judgment, and effectively communicate complex information to a variety of audiences.
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Essential Functions
The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the

• Determines analytical techniques and information-gathering processes and obtains necessary information and data for analyses.
• Compiles, organizes and reviews raw data from crime reports, crime bulletins and other local and regional law enforcement data sources.
• Verifies, validates and updates databases utilized for crime analysis; determines and develops conclusions regarding patterns, trends, "hot spots" and suspects; and initiates and disseminates crime analysis reports, bulletins, timelines, flow charts and link analyses related to trends, patterns and suspects.
• Develops maps and analyses of spatially referenced data including crime reports, calls for service, parolees, sex registrants, code enforcement complaints and other relevant data.
• Maintains appropriate documentation to ensure compliance with all City, State, and Federal legal requirements and standards.
• Conducts surveys; enters and analyzes data; generates and writes statistical reports and other written materials for department use and for publication explaining data and findings.
• Conducts resource allocation studies and prepares reports for budgeting, scheduling and service area reconfiguration purposes.
• Makes presentations of findings to department and City management, elected officials, policy-making groups, representatives of other agencies and the public; develops and conducts training sessions to department and City employees and the public.
• Maintains working relationships with other law enforcement agencies to provide and obtain information; keeps abreast of current trends in the field; participates in professional crime analysis organizations and attends regional crime intelligence meetings.
• Researches and advises department management on needs and requirements related to statistical data processing information systems and tools including the retention of appropriate statistical data; assists in developing section policies and goals; and working with staff to develop and refine procedures.
• Provides courtroom testimony in areas of expertise; represents the department on internal, interagency and public task force groups; and performs related duties as assigned.
• Manages investigative resources such as automated license plate readers, camera systems, etc.
• May assist with developing and running a planned Active Intelligence Center.

Qualification Guidelines
CORE COMPETENCIES

• Attention to Detail - Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products.
• Learning Agility - Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to one's work.
• Self-Management - Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability.
• Analyzing & Interpreting Data - Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data.
• Critical Thinking - Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims.
• Professional & Technical Expertise - Applying technical subject matter to the job

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from an accredited, four-year college or university with major coursework in a field requiring an emphasis on statistical analysis or mathematical modeling.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in wide-ranging statistical analysis or criminal justice system data analysis experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Individuals with possession of a Certificate from the International Association of Crime Analysts or a Certified Crime and Intelligence Analyst (CCIA) Certificate issued by a college or university and recognized by the California Department of Justice, and with three years of job-related experience in a law enforcement agency, will be deemed most qualified.

EXAMINATION
Applicants who appear best qualified based on applications and supplemental applications submitted will be invited to any combination of written, performance or oral appraisal to further evaluate their job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Probationary work test period is one year.
VACANCIESThere is currently one vacancy in the Criminal Investigations Division of the Police Department. The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future
Special Requirements
Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance program.
Successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation is required including a review of employment history, criminal conviction record, credit history, use of intoxicants and/or other controlled substances.
Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Retirement:
The City of Pasadena contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) to offer a defined benefits program for eligible employees.
"New" CalPERS members are subject to the provisions of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and receive the following benefit formula: 2% at 62
"Classic" members of CalPERS receive the following benefit formula: 2.5% at 55
Deferred Compensation:*
The City offers a 457(b) deferred compensation plan to help employees save for their retirement and supplement their CalPERS pension. Employees can defer salary with pre-tax or Roth after-tax deductions.
Health Insurance: *
The City contracts with CalPERS to offer several comprehensive health plans that include Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans and Preferred Provider Organization (PPO).
Other Benefits include: *

• Dental Insurance (HMO and PPO plans offered)
• Paid leave (holidays, sick leave, vacation leave)
• City-paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Voluntary vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Professional Development Allowance
• Free Employee Assistance Program

*These benefits may vary for employees whose FTE is less than .75 or work less than 30 hours per week.
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To further assist us with reviewing your qualifications, please answer the following questions. Please complete all sections of this form truthfully and completely. Your responses will be validated if you are considered one of the most qualified applicants. Please enter your initials to reflect that you have read and understood this statement:
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What is your highest level of education achieved?

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's or advanced degree
• None of the above

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What best describes your years of experience in law enforcement crime analysis?

• None, but willing to learn
• Trained with little or no on-the-job experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 2-3 years of experience
• 3 or more years of experience

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In 200 words or less, please describe your experience in law enforcement crime analysis and/or statistical or criminal justice system data analysis. Include your primary responsibilities and the types of analyses you performed. If you do not have applicable experience, please respond "N/A."
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In 200 words or less, please describe the analytic and reporting tools you are most familiar working with and how you have applied these tools to crime analysis and/or statistical reporting (Microsoft Access/Excel, Crystal Reports, ESRI, Business intelligence software, etc.) If you do not have applicable experience, please respond "N/A."
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Do you possess a Certificate from the International Association of Crime Analysts or a Certified Crime and Intelligence Analyst (CCIA) Certificate?

• Yes
• No

Required Question