Crime Analyst bei City of Tracy, CA

About the Department

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE 

Application Deadline: SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
Selection Interview: THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 29TH 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE 

The ideal candidate for the City of Tracy’s Crime Analyst position is a dynamic, outgoing professional with a passion for public safety and a talent for turning data into actionable insight. This individual thrives in front of an audience—whether presenting crime trends to City Council, briefing command staff, or engaging with community members—and brings polished public speaking skills and a confident, engaging presence. With experience in a local jurisdiction, they understand the nuances of regional crime patterns and law enforcement operations, making them a valuable asset in both strategic planning and real-time decision-making.

Working in Tracy’s brand-new Real Time Information Center, this analyst will be at the forefront of innovation, leveraging live data streams and predictive analytics to support proactive policing. They’re not just tech-savvy—they’re collaborative, communicative, and mission-driven, ready to build bridges between data and people to enhance public trust and safety across the city.

DEFINITION

Under general direction, provides varied analytical support related to crime and criminal intelligence in support of the Police Department; research, collects, analyzes, and disseminates statistical information and reports to departmental management used in making operational changes and decisions; develops, summarizes, and maintains crime analysis records; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from assigned supervisory or management staff. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a specialized non-sworn classification performing the full range of crime analysis assignments. Incumbents at this level are capable of performing research, analysis and providing support to investigators and crime prevention activities.  Considerable independent judgment is used to make decisions in carrying out assignments. This class is distinguished from the Community Services Officer by the performance of professional-level duties such as compiling and analyzing crime data to identify trends and patterns to improve operational efficiency.

Position Duties

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Compiles and analyzes information from various sources on crime and criminal intelligence to identify patterns or trends and the mode of operation of potential suspects.
• Performs complex statistical analysis on data; prepares analytical and statistical reports, charts, graphs, maps, bulletins, and other written reports.
• Prepares crime statistical summaries and reports on projections of long-term changes and crime trends; assists with the development of tactics, strategies, and planning in response to crime trends.
• Formulates theories regarding crime trends, patterns, and suspects; develops hypothetical links between crime trends, criminals, and crime groups; makes recommendations of possible solutions to criminal investigative problems.
• Develops and maintains information system applications and databases relative to criminal activity; audits and maintains quality control of crime analysis data through accurate data documentation; trains new staff on crime analysis tools and databases.
• Utilizes geographic information and mapping systems to evaluate crime statistics and create graphic presentations of crime trends such as the type and location of crimes committed.
• Provides statistical information for filing required crime reports with Federal and State agencies; provides information related to crime analysis to businesses, government agencies, and the public.
• Participates on a variety of interdisciplinary committees and commissions and represents the City to the community and other organizations.
• Provides reports of crime analysis data to patrol and investigations staff.
• Prepares and maintains various files and logs, including logs of police activities by incident type, time of occurrence, and area.
• Markets crime analysis services to department staff; trains staff in understanding crime analysis functions and benefits.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Methods and procedures of conducting crime analysis and research, including data collection, statistical analyses, and report preparation.
• Functions, organization, principles, and practices of law enforcement agencies. 
• Police terminology and law enforcement codes.
• Principles and practices of administrative and operational analyses, research evaluation, and methodology. 
• Techniques, methods, and procedures of criminal investigative procedures.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Complex arithmetic and statistical techniques.
• Business letter writing and the standard format for reports and correspondence.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination.
• Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software packages) to conduct, compile, and/or generate documentation.

ABILITY TO

• Recognize, identify, and document crime series and patterns.
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and document complex statistical data.
• Understand the functions, principles, and practices of municipal police services.
• Analyze operational objectives and issues, evaluate alternatives, and reach sound, logical, fact-based conclusions and recommendations; prepare reports and recommendations. 
• Properly develop and interpret complex tables, charts, and graphs.
• Effectively make presentations to various groups.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals.
• Learn and understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in criminology, statistics, business or public administration, or a related field and two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional administrative and analytical experience, preferably in a law enforcement setting.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license upon appointment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Department of Justice Crime and Intelligence Analysis certification.
• May be required to complete National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training.

Other Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The standard office position requires an employee to access their work location, attend meetings, use computerized workstations, and lift paperwork and light-weight equipment or resources (usually less than 20 pounds).  Typically, an employee will need to walk, stand, sit, use a keyboard, see, hear, bend, lift, and twist.  The employee obtains information from oral instructions, conversations, written reports, email, the Internet, and professional publications, and will process and analyze the information obtained.  The employee will provide information orally or in writing, and work on numerous concurrent projects and tasks under deadlines.  Typically, an employee will need to mentally process and analyze complex information, compose complex responses, interact with others, and present information and reports.

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.  The principal duties of this class are performed in a police station environment with exposure to criminal offenders, mentally ill individuals, and persons potentially infected with communicable diseases.

All City of Tracy employees are, by State and Federal law, Disaster Service Workers.  The roles and responsibilities for Disaster Service Workers are authorized by the California Emergency Services Act and are defined in the California Labor Code.  In the event of a declaration of emergency, any employee of the City may be assigned to perform activities which promote the protection of public health and safety or the preservation of lives and property.  Such assignments may require service at locations, times, and under conditions that are significantly different than the normal work assignments and may continue into the recovery phase of the emergency.  If a “Local Emergency” is declared during the employee’s shift, employees will be expected to remain at work to respond to the emergency needs of the community.  If a “Local Emergency” is declared outside of the employee’s shift, employees must make every effort to contact their direct supervisor or department head to obtain reporting instructions as Disaster Service Workers.