Crime Analyst - Behavioral Health Unit & Police Admin

City of Burnsville, MN

$96K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, computer forensics, geography, computer science/engineering, or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of planning and research principles and techniques.
  • Experience or education in geographic information systems (GIS).
  • Familiarity with database construction, management, and report design.
  • Local government experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Behavioral Health Unit with data-driven analysis and research.
  • Conduct statistical and strategic analysis of department operations.
  • Analyze crime statistics, emerging trends, and hotspots.
  • Visualize and disseminate information to support police investigations.
  • Serve as the technical lead for data systems and analysis for the unit.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Supportive work environment focusing on data-driven decision making.
  • Engagement in collaborative responses to community needs.
Full Job Description
Salary : $96,408.00 - $120,244.80 Annually
Location : Police Department Burnsville, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Division: Police/Administration
Opening Date: 09/15/2026
Closing Date: 9/24/2026 11:59 PM Central

Job Announcement

The City of Burnsville is seeking to fill the position of Crime Analyst- Behavioral Health Unit & Police Admin. In this position you will support the Police Department by collecting, analyzing, visualizing, and disseminating information to further police investigations, inform patrol operations, and promote regional information sharing.
Position Details
There are two Crime Analyst positions at the City of Burnsville. This opening is for the analyst supporting the Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) and Police Administration. Their focus will be on supporting data-driven, collaborative responses to BHU clients, by conducting research and information sharing, as well as serving as the technical lead for data systems and analysis for the unit.

They will also be the primary person responsible for statistical and strategic analysis of department operations, to include crime statistics, emerging trends and hotspots, and informational research projects for city leadership.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications for this position include Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, computer forensics geography computer science/engineering or an equivalent degree; knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of planning and research; experience or education in the use of geographic information systems (GIS); familiarity with the concepts of database construction and management as well as the ability to design and customize reports from databases for the end user. Local government experience preferred

More Information:
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First round interviews will be held October 5, 2026
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No

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2. Do you have experience conducting statistical analysis to provide actionable insights?
  • Yes
  • No

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3. Are you familiar with concepts related to database administration and design?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have experience working in law enforcement, criminal justice, or behavioral health?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

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