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Crime Reporter

New York, NY

$85K - $95K/yr

... analysis and coverage of the biggest criminal cases in the world. The desk brings together deep ... breaking news Assist Crime Correspondent/Crime Desk Editor with weekly newsletter including ...

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Crime Reporter

New York, NY · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

... analysis and coverage of the biggest criminal cases in the world. The desk brings together deep ... • Assist Crime Correspondent/Crime Desk Editor with weekly newsletter including promotional ...

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Junior Criminal Analyst

Washington, DC

Responsibilities: * Assist senior investigators and team leads in reviewing and analyzing employer ... Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, business administration, public administration, law, or a ...

Manhattan District Attorney

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Manhattan, NY · On-site

$52.11K - $55.28K/yr

... crime by disarming violent offenders. In this position, Analysts are responsible for providing analytical support to the unit's Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) and office. Responsibilities ...

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How much do assistant crime analyst jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant crime analyst in the United States is $71,673.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,000.00 and $83,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Assistant Crime Analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Crime Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a background in criminal justice, criminology, or a related field. Familiarity with crime analysis software, geographic information systems (GIS), and databases such as Microsoft Excel or SQL is typically required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities help you effectively share insights and collaborate with law enforcement personnel. These skills and qualities are crucial for accurately interpreting data, supporting investigations, and contributing to public safety efforts.

What are some typical challenges faced by an Assistant Crime Analyst in their daily work?

Assistant Crime Analysts often manage large volumes of complex data, which can be a challenge when trying to identify patterns or trends efficiently. Balancing multiple cases or projects simultaneously requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Additionally, collaborating with law enforcement officers and other analysts means adapting communication styles to various audiences and ensuring findings are clear and actionable. Staying updated with the latest analytical tools and software is also important for success in this role.

What does an Assistant Crime Analyst do?

An Assistant Crime Analyst supports law enforcement agencies by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting crime data to identify patterns, trends, and links between criminal activities. They assist in preparing reports, maps, and presentations to aid investigations and strategic decision-making. Their work helps police departments deploy resources effectively and develop crime prevention strategies. Assistant Crime Analysts often use specialized software and collaborate closely with police officers, detectives, and senior analysts.
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Crime Analyst & Technical Lead, UC Public Safety

Crime Analyst & Technical Lead, UC Public Safety

University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

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7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

281st of 529 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors 

Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu. 

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service.  We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success. 

Job Overview

Perform professional level technical and analytical support in the daily operations of the University of Cincinnati Police Division. Assist all Division personnel in a timely manner in the collection, collation, analysis, and dissemination of the data collected including, but not limited to, crime, arrests, calls for service, and traffic data.  

Essential Functions
  • Analyze data from various sources and makes detailed analyses to determine specific crime patterns. Assist the Police Division’s staff in selecting and accessing computerized information through the Regional Computer Center that will aid them in their replies to citizens' questions and complaints. Identify and report statistical data related to officer performance. Work with Command Staff to identify, analyze and assess critical problem-solving projects.
  • Design computerized reports for Division use from data generated by the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system in the Communications Section. Provide requested information and assists media personnel through the Public Information Office with the requested information.
  • Confer with Division and surrounding law enforcement personnel to gather and exchange information for analysis and presentation. Assist Division members in problem solving using available data. Provide technical level administrative crime analysis assistance to Command Staff. Provide analysis of crime, arrests and calls for service in support of Police Division mission and goals. Collect, compile and analyze information from various sources on a variety of special topics. Compile reports and generate maps.
  • Maintain the continual development, creation, maintenance, and enhancement of the Public Safety Portal (PSP) intranet-based application data warehouse with automatic data feed and a front-end for user interaction.
  • Maintain the continual development, creation and maintenance of automated administrative processes, including police inspections, police contact cards, police & administrative documents, daily police lineups, and the problem-solving tracking system.
  • Maintain the continual development and creation of the risk assessment desktop application for on-campus events that allows users to create a comprehensive list of needs based on event characteristics.
  • Maintain the continual development and automation of several processes including emails for dispositioning early warning system documents for department human resources, daily emails detailing the City of Cincinnati Police Department crime reports in the university area and emails to university stakeholders detailing reported incidents related to mental health.
  • Prepare written materials to communicate Division activities and programs for internal and external distribution. Act as a resource to persons, including citizens with inquiries about Division statistics, activities and services.
  • Compile, calculate, maintain, and review Division monthly executive information summary.
  • May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
  • Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Public Administration, Computer Science, Police Science, Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, Information Management, or related field.

  • Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Trainings/Certifications
  • Must be able to obtain certification to gain access to NCIC, LEADS, and RCIC (national, state, and regional crime systems).
  • Must pass background investigation and no criminal record. 
  • Must have a current valid state operator’s license with acceptable driving record.
Required Experience
  • Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in crime analysis/research and/or intelligence analysis/research
  • Experience with software development, database administration and scripting for automation.
Additional Qualifications Considered
  • Four (4) years of related experience in law enforcement
  • Knowledge of and experience with the following: PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MS SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Node/ElectronJS, Python, R, Bash, Powershell, Windows Server 2012 thru 2021, LINX (ubuntu), MAC OS.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
  • Sitting - Continuously
  • Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Continuously
  • Hearing, listening - Often
  • Talking - Often
  • Standing - Often
  • Walking - Often
  • Climbing stairs/ladders - Often
  • Bending - Seldom
  • Stooping - Seldom
  • Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
  • Crouching - Seldom
  • Reaching overhead - Seldom
  • Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: 

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
  • Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.

UC is an E-Verify employer.  If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.  

Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer.  Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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