CRIME ANALYST (POLICE - CRIME ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING UNIT)

City of Cincinnati, OH

$73K — $98K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Police Science, or a related field; or an Associate's degree plus three years of relevant experience; or relevant certifications and five years of experience.
  • One year of experience in crime analysis or intelligence analysis, which may include teaching or research.
  • Proficiency with computers and relevant software applications (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Access, CAD).
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Perform technical and analytical support for daily operations of the Cincinnati Police Department.
  • Assist Department personnel with data collection and analysis related to crime and service calls.
  • Prepare clear and organized reports on findings and analyses.
  • Utilize GIS and other software to interpret crime data and statistics.
  • Research and evaluate data for crime solutions and prevention initiatives.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Access to a variety of training programs to enhance job-specific skills.
  • Opportunities for professional development and management training.
Full Job Description
Salary : $73,185.21 - $98,354.81 Annually
Location : Centennial II, Human Resources Department, 805 Central Avenue, Suite 200, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, OH
Job Type: Full-time Classified
Job Number: 26-03283
Department: Police
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 9/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

General Statement of Duties

This employee performs professional level technical and analytical support in the daily operations of the Cincinnati Police Department. Employee assists all Department personnel in a timely manner in the collection, collation, analysis, and dissemination of the data collected including, but not limited to, crime, arrests, calls for service, and traffic data. Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)
(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)

Knowledge of:
City of Cincinnati and Police Department administrative regulations.
Business English; e.g. grammar, standard correspondence format, etc.
English usage; e.g. spelling, grammar, and punctuation proficiency.
Elements of report preparation.
Use of computers and related software in the performance of duties; e.g., word processing and spreadsheets including, but not limited to, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, CAD, Mapinfo, Arcview, and GIS.
Basic principles and practices of mathematics and statistics.
Basic principles of quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Pertinent city, state, and federal laws, regulation, and practices.

Skills to:
Operate a computer in performance of assigned duties.
Use computer software such as spreadsheets, word processing, graphical presentation, and statistical analysis.
Use software packages utilized by the City of Cincinnati and its Departments such as operating systems, Internet systems, electronic email systems, and Intranet systems.
Operate assigned motor vehicle as required.

Ability to:
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Interpret and apply Police Department policies and procedures.
Process complex information while maintaining attention to detail.
Work independently in the absence of direct supervision.
Research, analyze, and evaluate data for crime solutions and prevention.
Prepare clear and concise reports.
Prioritize work and manage time to meet deadlines.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
Follow all safety rules and regulations of the City of Cincinnati and Police Department.
Identify and respond to issues, concerns, and needs.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions.
Make and communicate decisions based on data analysis and observation.
Perform analyses of problems related to assigned area of responsibility.
Formulate solutions to problems related to assigned area of responsibility.
Interpret and draw logical conclusions from cartographic, business, and public administrative data (e.g. crime statistics).
Maintain confidentiality of City, Department, and employee information.
Required Education and Experience
Each applicant must have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Police Science, Public Administration, Computer Sciences, Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, Information Management, or a related field. Additionally, each applicant must have one year of prior work experience in crime analysis/research and/or intelligence analysis/research Experience may include teaching and/or research as a paid/unpaid graduate assistant. A Master's Degree in a related field may substitute for one year's work experience.

OR

Must have an Associate's Degree in any of the above fields plus three years of experience in crime analysis/research and/or intelligence analysis/research.

OR

Must have certificates of completion, certification, and/or documented training classes directly related to crime analysis/research plus five years of experience in crime analysis/research and/or intelligence analysis/research.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT ATTACH COPIES OF YOUR
RESUME, TRANSCRIPT(S), CERTIFICATION(S) AND/OR PROOF OF TRAINING COURSE(S).


OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must have a valid Driver's License.
Must be proficient with computer usage.
Must be willing to submit to a police background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work
Must be able to obtain certification to gain access to NCIC, LEADS, and RCIC (nation, state, and regional crime systems).

MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION

Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.
Working and Physical Conditions
Environmental Conditions: Mostly indoor; exposure to office computer screens; automobile travel may be required.

Physical Conditions: Duties require maintaining physical conditioning necessary for sitting and standing for prolonged time periods; light lifting and carrying; general manual dexterity required; must be able to operate assigned vehicle if required.
The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.

The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.

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