Crime Analyst

City of Friendswood • Friendswood, TX

80d • $62,795 - $93,912

About The Position

The City of Friendswood is currently hiring a Crime Analyst with the Police Department. The Crime Analyst plays a critical role in supporting law enforcement operations by conducting advanced analytical work to identify crime trends, predict criminal activity, and provide actionable intelligence to enhance investigations and resource deployment. This position is integral to the effectiveness of the department's investigative, tactical, and strategic decision-making processes, directly influencing how detectives and officers respond to criminal activity. Crime Analysts must collaborate extensively with regional analysts throughout the Houston metropolitan area to share intelligence, track criminal patterns across jurisdictions, and contribute to interagency efforts in combating crime. The analyst must also be prepared to brief the Chief of Police and command staff on emerging crime trends, providing high-level analytical insights that shape departmental policies and proactive enforcement strategies. The role requires a high degree of independence, critical thinking, and technical expertise within established guidelines.

Requirements

• At least two (2) years of experience in crime or intelligence analysis or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Texas Driver License
• Successful completion of a background investigation

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Criminal Justice, Social Science, Statistics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Certification by the International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA) or the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA).

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical projects and guide officers on utilizing crime data effectively.
• Support strategic decision-making by providing high-quality intelligence and risk assessments.
• Identify patterns, trends, and linkages in crime data to generate actionable intelligence.
• Conduct advanced statistical analysis to forecast criminal activity and assess the effectiveness of enforcement strategies.
• Collect and analyze structured and unstructured crime data from various sources.
• Compile various reports and bulletins and disseminate information and assessments.
• Respond to patrol officer and detective requests for information regarding crime and suspects.
• Generate crime bulletins as needed.
• Produce monthly and annual crime reviews.
• Produce police operations reports using Crystal Reports.
• Provide data or reports to support budget requests, police administration, and city administration.
• Respond to external law enforcement agency requests.
• Maintain accurate records and data within CAD and RMS.
• Work directly with detectives and specialized units to provide investigative leads.
• Generate real-time intelligence reports and suspect profiles.
• Conduct in-depth network analysis to identify criminal associations.
• Import data to create various maps using the GIS crime mapping system.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on crime trends for the Chief of Police.
• Contribute to the department's resource allocation strategy.
• Develop risk assessments and proactive policing recommendations.
• Conduct research on new technologies and updates to State and Federal laws.
• Serve as a liaison to crime analysts across Houston-area law enforcement agencies.
• Ensure timely and accurate dissemination of intelligence related to regional crime patterns.
• Work with state and federal partners on crime analysis initiatives.
• Regularly brief the Chief of Police and other executive staff on crime trends.
• Develop and present intelligence reports to city officials and external agencies.
• Provide crime analysis expertise in support of department-wide strategic planning.
• Stay current on emerging crime analysis techniques and software advancements.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the crime analysis function.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $62,795.00 - $93,912.00 DOQ

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree