Police Forensic Analyst I/II - Real Time Intelligence Center (RTIC) - Police

City of San Jose•San Jose, CA

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About The Position

The San José Police Department’s Real Time Intelligence Center (RTIC) is hiring a Police Forensic Analyst I/II to perform professional analytical work supporting real-time police operations and investigative follow-up. Under the general supervision and direction of the RTIC Unit Commander (Police Lieutenant) or designee, analysts collect, organize, interpret, and disseminate real-time information using law enforcement databases, camera systems, automated license plate recognition platforms, and digital evidence tools. The work calls for critical thinking, situational awareness, and effectiveness in time-sensitive, fast-moving environments. Police Forensic Analyst I is an entry-level classification focused on learning RTIC systems and workflows, supporting real-time operations, and developing foundational analytical skills in video review, database queries, and digital case support. Police Forensic Analyst II is a journey-level classification that performs the full range of RTIC analytical duties with greater independence and responsibility. Analysts at this level exercise judgment and initiative and may provide training and technical guidance to Analyst I staff or other support personnel. The San José Police Department is dedicated to public safety through community partnerships and 21st Century Policing practices, with a commitment to equity, dignity, fairness, respect, and equal protection under the law.

Requirements

Police Forensic Analyst I: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Information Management, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field.
Police Forensic Analyst II: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Information Management, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field, and two years of increasingly responsible professional forensic analytic or investigation experience, including conducting studies, organizing and analyzing data, and preparing reports and recommendations or conclusions.
Possession of a valid State of California Driver’s License.
Ability to successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation, including a polygraph.
Submit to a background investigation as required by the police department.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Justice Studies, or a closely related field.
Law enforcement work experience.
Knowledge of applicable professional and technical principles and practices; law enforcement operations, activities, terminology, and policies; digital photography and videography; Citywide and departmental procedures and policies; and federal and state rules and regulations.
Experience with common business computer applications, including MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
Ability to build effective working relationships, collaborate, and use conflict-resolution skills.
Logical, systematic, and sequential analytical thinking.
Ability to meet ethical standards and act consistently with relevant law, policy, procedures, agency values, and personal values.
Problem-solving skills, including defining issues, assessing significance, gathering information, and using logic and intuition to reach effective decisions.
Reliability, timely completion of quality work, fulfillment of responsibilities, and appropriate confidentiality.
Effective oral and written communication and listening skills, with openness to others’ ideas and thoughts.

Responsibilities

Provide real-time intelligence support during active police incidents by monitoring CAD, radio, camera systems, ALPR alerts, and other digital platforms.
Review and analyze video footage, digital media, case files, and records to identify investigative leads, suspects, vehicles, timelines, or patterns.
Assist detectives and department personnel with evidence and casework support; gather, organize, and analyze data for assignments; prepare case analyses; develop and identify suspects for investigative follow-up; make recommendations; and write reports.
Monitor videos, social media, and/or camera feeds; complete investigative case workups; input, research, and retrieve data; and develop and identify suspects for investigative follow-up.
Maintain, organize, and track digital evidence and related data in the Department’s digital evidence management systems in accordance with City retention standards.
Produce detailed case analyses, charts, documentation, and reports based on findings from real-time incidents and investigative support work.
Create and maintain RTIC logs, rosters, and statistical tracking tools for operational reporting and program management.
Collaborate with Patrol, BOI, other SJPD divisions, City departments, and regional partner agencies to support joint operations and information sharing.
Conduct data queries and research using law enforcement databases, camera systems, mapping tools, and analytical platforms.
Respond to discovery requests and Public Records Act requests in a timely and compliant manner.
May testify in court regarding digital evidence, video analysis, or analytical findings.
Provide training, guidance, and instruction to other analysts, officers assigned to RTIC, or relevant personnel as required.
May work non-standard hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, based on RTIC operational needs.