Crime Analyst

Crime Analyst

Salary

$25.06 Hourly

Location

Police Department - 777 N. Galloway Avenue, Mesquite, TX

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2600276

Department

Police Operations

Division

Police Operations

Opening Date

06/15/2026

Closing Date

7/15/2026 4:00 PM Central

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• Benefits
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GENERAL SUMMARY

Salary: $25.06/hr.

Systematically collects, categorizes, analyzes and disseminates information on crime patterns, locations, victims, and suspects. Incorporates complex research methodologies, statistical analysis, and mapping strategies to perform data reviews and analysis of crime reports. Interprets crime patterns and trends. Disseminates information and makes recommendations related to possible suspects, potential crimes, locations of future crimes, and forecasting of future criminal events. Establish methods for other employees to readily obtain relevant crime information, reports, and maps in order to support decision-making. Conducts follow-up analysis on the effectiveness of operations.

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SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by a Police Lieutenant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
• Reads, interprets and summarizes offense and arrest reports along with other data to obtain information about crimes committed.
• Determines criminal association and patterns of criminal activity relating to specific offenders, groups of offenders, victims, or locations.
• Conducts background research on people, places, and criminal methods; collects, compiles and analyzes intelligence data; and maintains records and intelligence files to facilitate long-term analysis.
• Conducts analysis that makes information into intelligence useful to decision makers.
• Ensures usable intelligence is regularly communicated to officers and supervisors through clear and concise regular reports and ensures this intelligence is readily accessible by computer 24 hours a day.
• Develops and prepare charts, graphs, maps, bulletins and related materials in order to track and present findings related to criminal activity.
• Communicates and exchanges criminal activities reports, trends and patterns with other analysts throughout the department and other law enforcement agencies.
• Serves on a variety of boards and committees. Prepares and presents multiple administrative reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Interacts and communicates with Police personnel, other City employees and the community on crime analysis/research issues; and responds to ad-hoc requests for data, information and various reports.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Manage requests from officers for intelligence and background research on suspects.
• Conduct follow-up analysis in order to determine effectiveness of operations.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains awareness of new developments in the field of crime analysis; and incorporates new developments as appropriate into programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a Bachelors degree with preferred fields of study: criminal justice, political science, psychology, sociology, statistics, computer science or geographic information systems.

No experience required, however, prefer some experience as a crime analyst in a police department with a college degree.

Or

Requires a High School diploma or GED.

Requires four (4) years of experience as a crime analyst in a police department/law enforcement

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid drivers license.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m., to 5:00 p.m. or approved variation of 40-hour work week.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Full Time Employees:

The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, Dental HMO Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.

The City is self-insured and offers a choice of two medical plans: HSA, and High Deductible Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the Citys self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy.

The City offers three dental plan options: a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.

The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee.

Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.

Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.

For more information about the City of Mesquites employee benefits, please visit: http://www.cityofmesquite.com/hrbenefits

01

Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.

• Less than High School completion
• High School or GED equivalency
• Technical or Community College attendance
• Technical School completion
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Ph.D.
• Juris Doctorate

02

Identify your degree area of study for the position of Crime Analyst.

• No degree
• Criminal Justice
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Statistics
• Computer Science
• Geographic Information Systems
• Related field
• Non related field

03

Indicate the number of years experience as a crime analyst in a police department. PLEASE NOTE: YEARS OF EXPERIENCE MUST BE REFLECTED IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF THE APPLICATION.

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 years to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• More than 5 years experience

04

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you ever been convicted of any family violence offense?

• Yes
• No

06

Have you ever been convicted of an offense with the grade of felony?

• Yes
• No

07

Have you operated a vehicle while impaired by the use of alcohol or any other substance?

• Yes
• No

08

If so, how many times in your lifetime have you operated a vehicle while impaired by the use of alcohol or any other substance?

• Not applicable
• Less than 5 times
• 5 times to less than 10 times
• 10 times to less than 15 times
• 15 times to less than 20 times
• 20 or more times

09

If yes, how long ago was the last incident you operated a vehicle while impaired by the use of alcohol or any other substance?

• Not applicable
• Less than 6 months
• More than 6 months but less than 1 year ago
• 1 year but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

10

Are you prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition?

• Yes
• No

11

Have you ever been placed on court ordered community supervision or probation for an offense of the grade of felony?

• Yes
• No

12

Have you ever set a fire that could be construed as arson?

• Yes
• No

13

Have you ever used or tried marijuana?

• Yes
• No

14

If yes, how many times in your lifetime have you used or tired marijuana?

• Not applicable
• Less than 5 times
• 5 to less than 10 times
• 10 to less than 15 times
• 15 to less than 20 times
• 20 or more times

15

If yes, please select the most recent date of marijuana use?

• Not applicable
• Less than 3 months
• 3 months to less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 9 months
• 9 months to less than 12 months
• More than 1 year ago

16

Have you ever used or tried cocaine?

• Yes
• No

17

If yes, how many times in your lifetime have you used or tired cocaine?

• Not applicable
• Less than 3 times
• 3 to less than 7 times
• 7 to less than 10 times
• More than 10 times

18

If yes, please select the most recent date of cocaine use?

• Not applicable
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 10 years
• More than 10 years

19

Have you ever used or tried heroin?

• Yes
• No

20

Have you ever used or tried hallucinogenic drug?

• Yes
• No

21

Have you ever intentionally used or tried ecstasy?

• Yes
• No

22

Have you ever intentionally used an inhalant to become intoxicated?

• Yes
• No

23

Are you at least 18 years of age or will you be at the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

24

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: If you are a current City of Mesquite employee, have you been employed in your current position with the City of Mesquite for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.

• No, I do NOT work for the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I am a current seasonal employee with the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I have been in my current City position as a fulltime/parttime employee for at least 3 months
• No, I have NOT been in my current City of Mesquite position as a fulltime/parttime employee for 3 months

Required Question

Employer City of Mesquite

Address 1515 N Galloway Ave

Mesquite, Texas, 75149

Phone 9722166218

Website http://www.cityofmesquite.com