Police Data Analyst Jobs (NOW HIRING)

JOB LOCATION
15001 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1554
City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Hiring Salary for this position is $89,477 - $111,847 annually.
The deadline to submit applications is July 21st, 2026. Please note, the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine a qualified pool of applicants exists, this position may be closed without notice.
The Crime Analyst Supervisor oversees a team of crime analysts who conduct tactical, operational, intelligence, strategic, statistical, and administrative analysis on pertinent law enforcement data. The Crime Analyst Supervisor consults with and provides top level management with data analysis and/or statistics necessary to inform organizational planning and drive decision-making processes and makes recommendations to improve operations and services related to police data and analysis. The Crime Analyst Supervisor works to develop and grow the unit's data analysis capabilities with a focus on innovation and adoption and/or adaptation of techniques and technologies. A major goal of the Crime Analyst Supervisor is to improve and make advancements in crime analysis functions as well as efficiency in current and future data collection enriches the Crime Analyst Unit, the Aurora Police Department, the City of Aurora, and the citizens it serves.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Supervise day to day operations of the Crime Analyst Unit and its employees.
• Participates in the selection, hiring, strategic goals and performance evaluations of Crime Analysts.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, and review unit activities.
• Develop or modify work plans, methods, and procedures and determine work priorities.
• Evaluate performance of crime analysts and complete mid-year and annual evaluations.
• Train current and new analysts in data acquisition and analytical techniques and methodologies.
• Orients staff with appropriate policies, standards, and procedures, and ensures that work conforms to departmental standards.
• Assesses analysts' technical and analytical abilities and/or deficiencies as well as provide or suggest training to enhance or improve skills.
• Assist analysts to achieve performance standards and identify opportunities for improvement related to performance standards.
• Serves on committees that build relationships with managers, stakeholders and partnering agencies to determine effective methods for data capture and usage requirements as well as efficient methods for conducting analysis and dissemination of products.
• Provide work instruction and assist employees with difficult or unusual assignments.
• Recommend changes in practices and procedures to increase operating efficiency and expedite workflow.
• Perform specialized analytical work to include projects that have major policy implications.
• Use a variety of computer applications and multiple databases to conduct complex crime analysis.
• Apply best practices to query, collect, analyze, interpret, evaluate, and disseminate police data.
• Participate in crime analysis software/database selection.
• Design, manage, and conduct quality assurance on internal and external relational databases.
• Respond to ad hoc requests for crime information for the Chief of Police, executive staff, and city personnel.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, criminology, or directly related field with courses in research, statistics, and crime analysis.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in criminal justice planning or law enforcement as a research specialist with a large law enforcement or public safety agency.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 2 years' experience supervising or leading other employees in a judicial or law enforcement environment.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of crime analysis and criminal justice functions as related to police department practices and procedures.

Skills:

• Skill in the use of personal computers and database, word processing, and spreadsheet software programs.
• Possess interpersonal skills related to speaking and interacting with fellow employees in a positive manner.

Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; make presentations; and accurately analyze data.
• Ability to help other employees achieve greater knowledge, understanding and application of their duties.
• Ability to direct and effectively supervise employees.
• Ability to be a subject matter expert on crime analysis for the department.

Licenses and Certifications:

• NCIC/CCIC certification preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary physical work that involves moving no more than 10 pounds at a time with or without assistance.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.
• Vision to analyze data and read and interpret reports, documents, and other written information.
• Hand/eye coordination for operation of computer keyboard
• Speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communication with employees and citizens.

Work Environment:

• Works in a clean, comfortable environment.

Equipment Use:

• Personal computer and office other equipment.
• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.
For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.
Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.
Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.