Capital City Intelligence Center Lead Analyst*

Salary: $73,673.60 - $115,814.40 Annually
Location : Police Department, 200 West Grace Street, Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number:
Department: Police
Opening Date: 10/07/2026
Closing Date: 10/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
The City of Richmond Police Department is seeking a Lead Analyst to join the Capital City Intelligence Center (CCIC). This role will serve as the primary point of contact for daily CCIC operations and supervise the staff who monitor camera systems to detect criminal or suspicious activity, process analytical queries alongside live events, and relay key information by radio to responding police officers.

The Lead Analyst provides operational oversight, upholds analytical and documentation standards, coordinates staffing, and serves as a subject-matter expert for Capital City Intelligence Analysts.
Supervision Exercised/Received:

• Exercised: This classification typically supervises other employees.
• Received: This classification typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
• Note: Other reporting relationships may apply.

The anticipated hiring range is $73,672 - $92,000.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Performing the duties of a Capital City Intelligence Analyst as needed
• Coordinating analytical work in support of active and recent criminal incidents, major events, and special operations
• Conducting advanced research using video systems, open-source media, automated license plate readers, and public safety databases
• Prioritizing tasks based on incident scope and operational demand
• Providing technical guidance, informal coaching, mentorship, and workflow direction to CCIC Analysts with varied experience levels
• Ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with documentation standards across all CCIC staff
• Ensuring operational continuity beyond standard hours, including serving as designated point of contact during supervisor absence
• Ensuring adequate staffing across all CCIC operational hours, including posting overtime opportunities are posted timely and special events are staffed properly
• Training staff in systems, tools, and methodologies
• Serving as a liaison to internal divisions or external agencies during incidents or for information sharing purposes

Must be available to work all three shifts to include days, evenings, midnights, and weekends.

This position is considered ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL, and the incumbent must be available to report to work during disasters, inclement weather, and other declared emergencies.
Successful completion of a thorough background investigation is required. Please note that the Police Department background process may take up to 45 days.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• Research design methods, procedures, and techniques
• Police tactics, resources, language, and report writing
• Law enforcement needs, techniques, methods, and legal demands
• Computer Aided Dispatch
• Records management and automated report writing programs and needs
• Operation of standard office equipment and a personal computer with job-related software applications
• Procedures and practices related to directing the operations of a real time crime/intelligence center e.g. ensuring compliance, monitoring staffing levels, overtime, etc.

Skills(some combination of the following):

• Assisting sworn personnel in the reduction and prevention of crime and the apprehension of criminals
• Communicating with various internal and external departments
• Ensuring the free flow of information between and among investigators and the law enforcement community
• Providing support functions for law enforcement activates and staff
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing
• Analyzing, interpreting, and reporting statistical research findings on matters related to law enforcement activities
• Maintaining records efficiently and accurately and preparing clear and concise reports
• Supervising others, including conducting performance evaluations, assigning work, and coaching
• Training other employees on systems and tools

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Develop and maintain tactical, strategic, administrative, and operational analytical capabilities
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, assigned staff, other city employees, public officials, outside agency personnel and the general public
• Use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions
• Follow standard procedures and established practices to resolve problems
• Prioritize
• Be organized
• Coach and direct the workflows of others

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible and knowledgeable work experience (sworn or non-sworn) in law enforcement or a public safety organization
• Experience working in a real-time crime center, intelligence center, 911/dispatch center, or similar public safety operation
• Experience monitoring live video surveillance systems and identifying criminal or suspicious activity
• Prior supervisory or lead experience, including training, scheduling, or evaluating staff
• Experience supporting major events, special operations, or critical incident response
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years of supervisory experience in a law enforcement setting/Real Time Crime Center

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid Driver's License
• Must obtain and maintain VCIN (Virginia Criminal Information Network) certification. Training is provided on duty, and certification testing is completed within the first six months of hire

01

10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

02

5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

03

This position requires availability to work days, evenings, midnights, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs. Are you willing and able to work all required shifts?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of work experience do you have in a law enforcement or public safety organization?

• No experience
• 1 - 2 years of experience
• 2 - 3 years of experience
• 3 or more years of experience

05

Which best describes your experience working in a real-time crime center, intelligence center, 911-dispatch center, emergency communications center, or similar public safety operation.

• No experience
• 1 - 2 years of experience
• 2 - 3 years of experience
• 3 or more years of experience

06

Which of the following supervisory or lead responsibilities have you performed? Select all that apply.

• Assigning or directing daily work.
• Preparing or coordinating staff schedules.
• Coordinating overtime or coverage.
• Training employees.
• Coaching or mentoring employees.
• Conducting or contributing to performance evaluations.
• Monitoring work quality and compliance with established standards.
• Providing operational oversight in a supervisor's absence.
• None of the above.

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