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Salary: $30.62 - $39.80 Hourly
Location : City of Yuma, AZ
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2026-00128
Department: Police
Division: Investigations-13
Opening Date: 07/10/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Summary
**Open until filled with a 1st review date of Monday, July 20, 2026**
Are you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness? Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities? Then this might be the opportunity for you!
We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as a Police Crime Analyst, working with the Yuma Police Department. The ideal candidate is an analytical and detail-oriented professional who excels at transforming complex crime and public safety data into actionable insights that support investigations, strategic planning, and crime reduction efforts.
Under basic supervision, performs analytical work that supports Yuma Police Department (YPD) operations, investigations, and long-term crime-reduction strategies. The position collects, evaluates, and interprets crime and traffic data to identify patterns, trends, hotspots, and emerging issues. This role supports forecasting efforts, develops clear actionable visual and written intelligent products, and assists with strategic planning initiatives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:--Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Analyzes crime, traffic, and related public safety data to identify trends, patterns, hotspots, crime series, and emerging issues using GIS, statistical, and analytical tools.
• Produces and disseminates analytical products, including reports, bulletins, maps, dashboards, charts, and presentations to support operational, investigative, and strategic decision-making.
• Conducts data queries and research to support criminal investigations, identify investigative leads, and assist with pattern and offender analysis.
• Presents analytical findings and recommendations to department personnel and stakeholders during briefings, meetings, and operational planning sessions.
• Supports problem-oriented policing, crime reduction initiatives, forecasting efforts, and strategic planning through data-driven analysis.
• Responds to requests for crime and public safety analysis from department personnel and authorized partner agencies while ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with applicable laws, policies, and confidentiality requirements.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to support information sharing, regional crime analysis efforts, and public safety initiatives.
• Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the "Yuma Way", and complies with all City policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines
Associate's degree in Criminology, Social Science, Statistics, GIS, or related field; AND two years of experience in crime, intelligence, or public safety analytics; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must pass a polygraph examination and background check. Experience in GIS platforms or analytical tools preferred.
Knowledge of:

• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• State and Federal criminal and civil statutes governing data confidentiality and public reporting.
• Crime and Statistical analysis techniques, practices, and principles.
• Specialized computer software applications, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Police operations and investigative workflows.
• Statistical methods, data visualization techniques, and automated workflow processes.

Skill in:

• Data visualization and interpreting complex data in producing clear, concise, and actionable analytical products (i.e. maps, reports, etc.).
• Maintaining confidentiality and exercising good judgment in handling sensitive information.
• Public presentation and providing information to diverse audiences in a professional manner.
• Managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and working independently with minimal supervision.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a standard office environment. May occasionally be required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects.
The City of Yuma offers the following benefits to Full-time City employees:
*ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - City employees are automatically enrolled in the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute 11.87% (pre-tax) and the City contributes 11.87% of employee gross wages through automatic deduction. Should an employee terminate City employment, the ASRS funds may be withdrawn or remain until retirement. Contributions to the ASRS are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).
*LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) - Included through the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute .11% and the City contributes .11% of employee gross wages. LTD contributions are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).
*SHORT TERM DISABILITY
The City provides short-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee. Short-term disability replaces part of your income if you can't work for a short time due to a covered disability.
*SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE - Employees pay a contribution into the Social Security & Medicare System.
*WORKER'S COMP. - Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of Yuma for all employees.
*UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - Employees are covered by Unemployment Insurance.
*MEDICAL, DENTAL, and VISION INSURANCE - The City of Yuma is proud to provide medical, dental and vision insurance for its employees which is administered by the Yuma Area Benefit Consortium. Employees may choose from two traditional PPO plans or a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account. Dependent premiums are paid one month in advance and are pre-taxed (unless waived). Additional information regarding medical, dental and vision benefits may be requested from the City's Human Resources Department.
*LIFE INSURANCE - The City provides a life insurance policy for employees in an amount that is equal to your annual salary. An Accidental Death and Dismemberment rider is also included for an equal amount. Employees may elect, at their cost, additional life insurance for up to 5X their annual salary. Various voluntary insurance policies are available at your cost and may be set up as an automatic payroll deduction. Information is available from the City's Human Resources Department.
*FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT - The plan establishes a reimbursement account, which is designed to provide you with a means of paying for certain medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. The amount you designate is subtracted from your earnings before taxes and is deposited in your flexible spending account. As a new employee you have 30 days from your hire date to enroll.
*EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - Provides free counseling sessions for employees and family members, as well as a 24-hour crisis line for emergencies.
*COMPENSATORY LEAVE (COMP. TIME) - Paid leave that an employee has elected to accrue in lieu of overtime payment.
*GENERAL LEAVE - This leave is available for all regular full-time and regular part-time employees. General Leave is paid leave for an employee's personal time off. General Leave can normally be used 90 days after your hire date. General Leave accrual varies by the employee's years of service and employment status.

• 0 to 5 years = 6.14 hours per pay day or 153.5 hours annually
• 5 to 10 years = 7.74 hours per pay day or 193.5 hours annually
• 10 to 15 years = 8.06 hours per pay day or 201.5 hours annually
• 15 to 20 years = 8.7 hours per pay day or 217.5 hours annually
• 20+ years = 9.34 hours per pay day or 233.5 hours annually

*SICK LEAVE - Employees are eligible to utilize paid sick leave immediately following 90 calendar days from their date of hire. July 1 of each year, employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank. New employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank on their date of hire.
*PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
The City provides up to 4 weeks of paid parental leave to employees following the birth of an employee's child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption or foster care.
*HOLIDAYS - The City recognizes 12 holidays per year. Holiday pay is at eight hours per holiday.

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (third Monday in January)
• President's Day (third Monday in February)
• Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day (First Monday in September)
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day After Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
• Additional Day in conjunction with Christmas

*DEFERRED COMPENSATION - Employees may participate in a tax-sheltered Annuity Plan (457 Plan) through payroll deduction to provide additional retirement income.
*TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
The City provides eligible employees tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level courses. Eligible full-time employees may receive up to a maximum of $3,500 per calendar year.
*SMOKE-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT - The City prohibits smoking in, and within a reasonable distance of, all buildings used by the City for the conduct of City business or buildings or facilities used or occupied as workspace by City employees. This includes City owned and operated vehicles. This policy applies to all City employees, volunteers, citizens, and other persons entering or using City owned or operated facilities and/or vehicles.
01
By marking "Yes", I understand that my answers to the supplemental questions must be verifiable in the education and/or work history section of my job application.

• Yes
• No

02
A valid Driver's License is required at the time of application, do you possess a valid Driver's License? An Arizona Driver's License will be required, if hired. (Must be verifiable in the 'Personal Information' section of the application.)

• Yes, I possess a valid Arizona State Driver's License.
• Yes, I possess a valid Driver's License from a state other than Arizona AND I agree to obtain a valid Arizona Driver's License as required.
• No, I do not have a valid Driver's License.

03
Do you have an Associate's Degree in Criminology, Social Science, Statistics, GIS, or related field? Please select the option that best applies. (Must be verifiable on 'Education' section of the application.)

• Yes, I have a Master's degree in Criminology, Social Science, Statistics, GIS, or related field.
• Yes, I have a Bachelor's degree in Criminology, Social Science, Statistics, GIS, or related field.
• Yes, I have a Associate's degree in Criminology, Social Science, Statistics, GIS, or related field.
• No, I have a High School Diploma.
• No, I do not possess any of the above.

04
Do you have two (2) years of experience in crime, intelligence, or public safety analytics? (MUST be listed in the "Work History" section of your application)

• Yes, I possess 4+ years of crime, intelligence, or public safety analytics experience.
• Yes, I possess 2 to 3 years of crime, intelligence, or public safety analytics experience.
• No, I possess less than 2 years of crime, intelligence, or public safety analytics experience.
• No, I do not possess any crime, intelligence, or public safety analytics experience.

05
Do you have two (2) years of experience in law enforcement operations, criminal investigations, or criminal justice processes. Administrative or clerical support experience alone is not qualifying experience. (MUST be listed in the "Work History" section of your application)

• Yes, I possess 4+ years of experience that provide substantial knowledge of law enforcement operations, criminal investigations, or criminal justice processes.
• Yes, I possess 2 to 3 years of experience that provide substantial knowledge of law enforcement operations, criminal investigations, or criminal justice processes.
• No, I possess less than 2 years of experience that provide substantial knowledge of law enforcement operations, criminal investigations, or criminal justice processes.
• No, I do not have any experience that provide substantial knowledge of law enforcement operations, criminal investigations, or criminal justice processes.

06
Please select which of the following you have experience performing or overseeing. Administrative or clerical support experience alone is not qualifying experience.

• Law Enforcement functions
• Investigations
• Public Safety
• Intelligence (Government, Military, or Law Enforcement)
• Corrections
• Criminal Justice functions
• None of the