Crime Analyst

City of Laguna Beach • Laguna Beach, CA

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About The Position

The City of Laguna Beach is seeking a skilled and motivated Crime Analyst to join our Police Department team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on public safety by transforming data into actionable insights. Working under general supervision, the Crime Analyst performs a variety of professional, technical, and administrative duties focused on analyzing crime data and supporting crime prevention strategies. In this role, you will collect and evaluate data related to criminal activity, identify emerging trends and patterns, and provide clear, actionable recommendations to help guide law enforcement operations and strategic decision-making. Your work will directly support the Department's mission to keep Laguna Beach safe and strengthen community trust through informed, data-driven policing. You will also leverage analytical insights to enhance organizational efficiency, optimize resource allocation, measure program effectiveness, and inform long-term strategic planning across the department.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience analyzing and interpreting complex data related to law enforcement and crime trends.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Power BI.
• Experience with GIS and desirable experience with Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management Systems (RMS).
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• A proactive mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a government or administrative police department.
• Possession of a Crime Analysis certification from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Collect and evaluate data related to criminal activity.
• Identify emerging trends and patterns in crime data.
• Provide clear, actionable recommendations to guide law enforcement operations.
• Support crime prevention strategies.
• Enhance organizational efficiency and optimize resource allocation.
• Measure program effectiveness and inform long-term strategic planning.

Benefits

• City paid health insurance for employees.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development through training and education programs.

What This Job Offers

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