Salary: $72,275.01 - $102,518.83 Annually
Location : PO Box 1466, Mesa, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 17582
Department: (H210)Police
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 7/30/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

Description/Duties
A Crime Analyst supports the Police Department by providing advanced analytical services that inform strategic decision-making, resource deployment, and proactive policing efforts. This position is responsible for conducting complex statistical and geospatial analysis of crime data using a variety of tools and methodologies, including regression analysis, probability studies, temporal and spatial modeling, and link analysis. The Crime Analyst synthesizes large datasets to identify crime trends, series, and patterns; develops target-suspect profiles; and creates actionable intelligence products that support investigative efforts, crime suppression strategies, and community engagement initiatives.

Primary duties include: preparing and presenting reports and briefings for Police Department leadership, patrol districts, and specialized units; responding to requests for intelligence or statistical products; and making presentations to both internal and external stakeholders, including community groups and interagency partners. This position may also support operational functions such as the automated scheduling system, strategic planning efforts, and CompStat meetings.

A Crime Analyst is assigned either to a Patrol District or to the CompStat Unit and is responsible for tailoring analytical outputs to the needs of their assigned command staff. Crime Analysts collaborate regularly with detectives, command staff, external agencies, and data specialists to ensure accurate, timely, and impactful analysis. Additional duties may be assigned based on departmental needs and priorities.
Work is performed under the general direction of a Police Lieutenant, Police Sergeant, or administrative supervisor with considerable latitude for independent initiative, judgment, and the selection of methods and procedures. Work performance is evaluated through presentations, written reports, and measurable results. This class is FLSA exempt-professional.

Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.
Qualifications & Requirements
Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of education, training, or experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Social Science, Statistics, or a related field; and two (2) years of professional experience performing crime or intelligence analysis in a law enforcement agency, military intelligence, criminal justice, government, academic, or business environment. A Master's Degree in Crime Analysis, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Statistics, Data Science, or closely related field can be substituted for years of experience.
Special Requirements. Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation is required.
Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Crime Analysis, Public Administration, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field. Coursework or training in quantitative methods, data analytics, and programming languages (such as SQL, Python, or R). Experience conducting statistical research and analysis using automated systems and large datasets. Proficiency in data visualization and analytical tools such as Power BI, Tableau, GIS, SAS, and SPSS. Programming experience and knowledge of data structures, queries, and automation techniques. Prior professional experience in the criminal justice or intelligence field, especially related to crime analysis, intelligence, or law enforcement operations.

Link to Job Description
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01

Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Social Science, Statistics, or a related field? **To receive education credit, you MUST fully detail your degree(s) and major(s) on your application. Information provided only on a resume will NOT be considered.**

• Yes
• No

02

Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Crime Analysis, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Statistics, Data Science, or closely related field? **To receive education credit, you MUST fully detail your degree(s) and major(s) on your application. Information provided only on a resume will NOT be considered.**

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of professional experience do you have in a law enforcement agency, military intelligence, criminal justice, government, academic, or business environment performing crime or intelligence analysis? Please detail this experience on your application.

• None
• Some but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

04

Please describe your professional experience in a law enforcement agency, military intelligence, criminal justice, government, academic, or business environment performing crime or intelligence analysis below; include employment dates and names of employer(s). If none, type N/A. **To receive credit, you MUST fully detail this experience on your application. Incomplete applications or responses such as "see resume" will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed, detailed application.**
05

Please describe any coursework and/or training that you have completed in quantitative methods, data analytics, and programming languages (such as SGL, Python, or R). Please also detail this experience on your application.
06

Please describe your experience conducting statistical research and analysis using automated systems and large datasets; including employer(s). Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
07

How many years of experience do you have with PowerBI or Tableau? Please list and explain all your related work experience on your application.

• No Experience
• Some but less than 1 year
• 1 year or more

08

Please list and explain your work experience preparing reports on crime data and trends for police personnel or other law enforcement agency, including employer(s) and the length of time you performed this function. Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
09

Please list and explain your work experience using statistical analysis in a practical setting, including employer(s) and the length of time you performed this function. Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
10

Please list and explain your work experience preparing and presenting statistical reports and maps, including employer(s) and the length of time you performed this function. Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
11

Please detail any experience you have with the following software: IBM SPSS, Arc GIS, ATAC, I2, Coplink, Excel, Records Management Systems (example: Versaterm), including employer(s). Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
12

Please list any Geographic Information Systems (GIS), statistical analysis software, or analytical software you have used which is not included in the previous question. Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
13

If you served in the military, what was your discharge status?

• Honorable
• Dishonorable
• Uncharacterized
• Other than Honorable
• Entry Level
• Bad Conduct
• General
• Current Active Duty
• N/A

14

Have you ever been convicted of a felony (this includes criminal convictions out of state that would be considered a felony in Arizona)?

• Yes
• No

15

Have you tried or used any of the following drugs unlawfully (without a doctor's prescription or dispensary card): Marijuana, Hashish, Thai Sticks, Barbiturates, Amphetamines, Cocaine, Heroin, Opium, Steroids, or Hallucinogenic Substances?

• Yes
• No

16

Have you tried or used any illegal narcotics or dangerous drugs (with the exception of Marijuana) in the past five years?

• Yes
• No

17

Have you tried or used any illegal narcotics or dangerous drugs (with the exception of Marijuana) more than 3 times since turning 21 years old?

• Yes
• No

18

If an explanation or comments are needed regarding drug usage, please note your information here.
Required Question