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Salary : $57,720.00 - $77,417.60 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-03121-01
Department: Sheriff/Coroner
Opening Date: 08/29/2026
Closing Date: 9/11/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
The Job
San Bernardino County is recruiting for Crime Analyst Trainees who learn to conduct research and perform analysis of crime statistics for use in planning law enforcement activities. Duties include collecting, compiling, and analyzing data; preparing reports, records and correspondence summarizing data collected; preparing charts, maps, graphs and other visual presentations; and attending briefings and making oral and written presentations.
Crime Analyst Trainees are eligible for promotion to Crime Analyst upon meeting the minimum requirements and receiving a satisfactory work progress report. Employees must qualify for promotion within nine (9) months or be terminated.
For more detailed information, refer to the job description.
Note: Applications are also being accepted for Review announcement and requirements on our . A separate application is required for each level.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1) Promotion: Crime Analyst Trainees serve under training conditions and must qualify for promotion to Crime Analyst I ($71,926 - $101,316 annually) within 9 months or be terminated.
2) Background: Prior to appointment, applicants will be fingerprinted and must pass an extensive background investigation, including a polygraph examination. Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony.
3) Availability: This department is a "24/7" operation. Applicants must be available for all shifts, including mandatory overtime; refusal of assigned shift may result in removal from the list or termination. The incumbents will be required to work rotating, night, weekend, day, on-call, and graveyard shifts, as well as holidays and weekends.
4) Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT AND ONE OF THE EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION OPTIONS:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Six (6) months full-time paid work experience within a law enforcement, public safety, or criminal justice agency. -AND-
REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION (Must meet one of the following options): Option 1:Certificate from an accredited program of study in Crime and Intelligence Analysis. Option 2: Associate degree or higher in crime analysis, intelligence analysis, criminal justice, geographic information systems, public administration, statistics, research methodology, or a closely related field.
Internship exception:
Applications will be accepted from candidates who have completed all required coursework for the certificate or degree, but have not yet received it. A legible copy of your college transcripts that includes ALL completed coursework must be attached to the application (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
Coursework accreditation:
All qualifying coursework, certificates or degrees used to qualify or as a substitutionmust be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized college with major coursework in criminal justice, statistics, geographic information sciences, behavioral science, or public administration.
• Possession of a Crime and Intelligence Analysis Certificate or Degree from an accredited college or university program.

Selection Process
Examination: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the results of the evaluation, may be referred to a selection interview.
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline 5:00 PM on Friday, September 11, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
Additional Information and Resources:
If you need technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference:Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process
Technical & Inspection Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications and will be used to determine your placement on the eligible list. Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the above statements.

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Qualifying Experience: Select the option below that best describes your qualifying experience.

• Six (6) months or more of full-time equivalent experience within a law enforcement, public safety, or criminal justice agency.
• Less than six (6) months of full-time equivalent experience within a law enforcement, public safety, or criminal justice agency.
• None of the above.

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Qualifying Employer: Provide the name of the Employer where you acquired your experience within a law enforcement, public safety, or criminal justice agency. Ensure this employer is included and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
If this question does not apply to you, indicate "N/A."
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Qualifying Education: Select the option below that best describes your qualifying education.

• I possess a certificate from an accredited program of study in Crime and Intelligence Analysis.
• I possess an associate degree or higher in crime analysis, intelligence analysis, criminal justice, geographic information systems, public administration, statistics, research methodology, or a closely related field.
• I completed all required coursework for a certificate/degree in Crime and Intelligence Analysis, but have not yet received it pending completion of internship.
• None of the above.

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Crime and Intelligence Analysis Certificate/Degree: Do you possess a certificate or degree in CRIME AND INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS?Select the appropriate option below.

• I possess an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Crime and Intelligence Analysis.
• I possess a certificate from of an accredited program of study in Crime and Intelligence Analysis.
• I completed all required coursework for a certificate/degree in Crime and Intelligence Analysis, but have not yet received it pending completion of internship.
• None of the above.

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If you're applying under the internship exception and have completed all required coursework for a certificate/degree in Crime and Intelligence Analysis but have not yet received it pending completion of internship, a legible copy of transcripts MUST be attached to the application. Transcripts MUST include ALL required coursework AND degree information as outlined on the announcement.

• I have read and understand my application will not be reviewed if my transcripts are not attached.

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Describe your experience collecting information used in crime analysis. Include the type of information collected, the sources of the information, and method used to collect it.
Indicate whether the experience was paid, volunteer, or internship.
If no experience, indicate "NA."
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Describe your experience in crime mapping, analysis and reporting of statistical data. Include the software applications used, types and number of projects, types of reports created, and frequency of reporting.
Indicate whether experience was paid, volunteer, or internship.
If no experience, indicate "NA."
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Describe your experience creating time lines, flow charts and using link analysis systems particularly as they relate to special investigations and intelligence information. Include the software applications used, type, number and length/duration of investigations.
Indicate whether experience was paid, volunteer, or internship.
If no experience, indicate "NA."
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Describe your experience preparing and delivering written and oral presentations. Include the type of presentation (e.g., written or oral), purpose (e.g., work-related or school project), audience (e.g., law enforcement or college class), software used to create the presentation, and number and frequency of presentations, if completed on a regular basis).
If no experience, indicate "NA."
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Computer Applications and Systems: Indicate the computer applications you have experience utilizing. Select all that apply.

• Office/Web Applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Visio, SharePoint)
• Database Reporting Programs: (e.g., Access, SQL Server, Crystal Reports)
• Presentation/Graphics Programs (e.g., PowerPoint, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat)
• Mapping/GIS Applications (e.g., ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro)
• Criminal Justice Automated Systems (e.g., CAD, Records Management System, FBI-LEEP, ViCAP)
• Social Media Monitoring
• CalGang
• CrimeTracer
• LinX
• ALPR (Flock or Vigilant)
• Other
• None of the above.

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• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.

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