Law and Justice Research Analyst (County Promotional)

Salary : $73,694.40 - $103,792.00 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-19534-02
Department: Probation
Opening Date: 11/07/2026
Closing Date: 11/21/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt

The Job
This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX) or intern position.

Your County employment must be clearly listed in the work experience section of your application.

San Bernardino County is seeking experienced Law and Justice Research Analystto coordinate and perform critical data analysis to inform decision-making that will help improve criminal justice programs within the department and guide the development, integration and implementation of long and short-range plans to support the operations of the department. The Law and Justice Research Analyst will conduct analytical studies of administrative and operational activities; develop recommendations for appropriate actions based on analysis of gathered data; present reports of findings; review legislative changes impacting departmental operations; and contribute to the development of legislative recommendations.

Essential duties will include:

• Preparing statistical reports bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually and/or as requested for dissemination internally and externally (e.g., DOJ, Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC), the Courts, etc).
• Analyzing and interpreting data, coordinating programs based on research and recommending a course of action.
• Preparing oral and written presentations and documents of study results and recommendations to assist management in making informed administrative and operational decisions.
• Developing informational bulletins to report and monthly, quarterly, and annual corrections statistics.
• Managing incident/booking reports and tracking average daily population.

*Official job title: Law and Justice Research Analyst

For more detailed information, refer to the Law and Justice Research Analyst job description.

Current vacancies exist within the Probation Department. The list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill current and future full-time vacanciesin the District Attorney and Sheriff's departments as they occur.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background: Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony. Prior to appointment, candidates will be fingerprinted and must successfully pass a full background investigation, which includes a polygraph.

Policies: All incumbents are expected to adhere to all county and department-specific policies.

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
EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience performing analytical duties as a primary job function in any of the following areas: organizational operations and programs, data/statistical analysis and reporting, quantitative and qualitative analysis, fiscal analysis, contracts/grants administration or management.

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EDUCATION:
An Associate degree from an accredited college/university in political science, behavioral/social science, data analytics, accounting/finance, public/business administration or other relevant field of study. (This information should be clearly indicated in the Education section of the Application.)

SUBSTITUTION:

Two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may substitute for the required education.

Desired Qualifications

The Ideal candidate profile:

• Conduct and interpret the results of multivariate analysis using statistical methods.
• Experience developing and presenting ideas and deliverables to internal teams and leadership.
• Possess strong research and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Experience in a law enforcement environment.
• Experience utilizing applications such as Excel, JIMS, Visio Diagramming Software, Tiburon or equivalent Computer Aided Dispatch Software.

Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the closing of this recruitment. 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.

If you require technical assistance, please 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 the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

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 final score and placement on the eligible list.

Each response must include the name(s) of your employer(s) and dates of employment where you performed the functions, and the percentage of time performing them.

Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed in the work experience section of your application. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process.

• I have read and understand the instructions above.

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San Bernardino County Employment Status: Are you a current San Bernardino County employee?

• Yes
• No

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Education: Select below the option that best describes your highest level of education.

Please ensure that details are listed in the Education section of your application. (Ex.: School, Degree, Area of Study, completion status, etc.)

• Master's degree in political science, behavioral/social science, data analytics, accounting/finance, public/business administration or other relevant field of study
• Bachelor's degree in political science, behavioral/social science, data analytics, accounting/finance, public/business administration or other relevant field of study
• Associate degree in political science, behavioral/social science, data analytics, accounting/finance, public/business administration or other relevant field of study
• Associate, Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in other field not listed above
• Some College
• High School or GED
• None of the above

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Experience: Select the option below that best describes how you meet the minimum experience requirement for this position.

• I possess four (4) or more years of experience performing analytical duties as a primary job function in organizational operations and programs, data/statistical analysis and reporting, quantitative and qualitative analysis, fiscal analysis, contracts/grants administration or management.
• I possess two (2) or more years, but less than four (4) years of experience performing analytical duties as a primary job function in organizational operations and programs, data/statistical analysis and reporting, quantitative and qualitative analysis, fiscal analysis, contracts/grants administration or management.
• I possess one (1) or more year, but less than two (2) years of experience performing analytical duties as a primary job function in organizational operations and programs, data/statistical analysis and reporting, quantitative and qualitative analysis, fiscal analysis, contracts/grants administration or management.
• I possess less than one (1) year of experience performing analytical duties as a primary job function in organizational operations and programs, data/statistical analysis and reporting, quantitative and qualitative analysis, fiscal analysis, contracts/grants administration or management.
• I do not possess any of the above experience.

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Relevant Analytical Experience: Indicate below the areas in which you possess experience that includes performing analytical duties as a primary job function for the purpose of making recommendations to management. (Check only those of which you have experience performing analysis duties.)

• Organizational Operations and Programs
• Fiscal Analysis
• Contracts/Grants Administration and Management
• None of the above

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Analytical Experience: For the areas selected above, clearly describe your work experience performing analysis duties as a primary job function. Include subject of analysis, experience reporting and making recommendations and organizational impact. Analysis duties and responsibilities must be clearly described and demonstrated. NOTE: For each experience please indicate the following information: a) Name of Employer b) Position/Title held c) Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY), Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY) (when you performed these duties)
If none, indicate "N/A."

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Data/Statistical Analysis and Reporting: Describe your experience researching, collecting, and analyzing data. Include your experience identifying and reporting on patterns and trends; administering databases and tracking systems; and how this information was utilized/reported. Examples should indicate how your work with data analytics facilitated decision-making. NOTE: For each experience please indicate the following information: a) Name of Employer b) Position/Title held c) Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY), Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY) (when you performed these duties)
If none, indicate "N/A."

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Software/Applications: Indicate where you have experience utilizing the following software/applications:

• Jail Information Management System (JIMS)
• Visio Diagramming Software
• Tiburon
• Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD)
• Excel
• Other
• None of the above

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Software/Applications Experience: For each of the technologies selected above, indicate the specific software or application, duration of use (mm/yy to mm/yy), and your role in using that technology.
If none, indicate "N/A."

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via Email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human Resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.

Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessi