| Location | Boston, MA |
| Salary | $52,167.07–$72,110.05 Per Year |
Criminal Intelligence Analyst
Salary
$52,167.07 - $72,110.05 Annually
Location
Boston Police Headquarters - 1 Schroeder Plaza
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-00195
Department
Police Department
Opening Date
10/26/2026
Closing Date
12/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Overview
This is a provisional appointment.
Under the supervision of the Director of the Boston Regional Intelligence Center (BRIC), the Crime & Intelligence Analyst collects, reviews, collates, analyzes, prepares, and disseminates data and information on incoming investigative requests from field personnel, other public safety organizations, or those from other analysts.
Responsibilities
Research various documents, reports, and internet-based materials and summarize results for inclusion in reports and presentations.
Uses software technologies to include email, word processing, spreadsheet, charting and graphing tools, and presentation programs; navigates Internet websites to include social media; utilizes GIS mapping platforms.
Communicates and collaborates with colleagues and professional partners via multiple platforms, including telephone, email, secure internet/web-based forums, and police radio.
Contributes summary information to standing and ad hoc reporting.
Complies with legal, policy, and regulatory requirements and applies sound professional judgment to ensure the protection of confidential information, as well as privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties.
Provides local context to threat information provided by outside sources, national and international intelligence resources, and partner agencies.
Creates presentations, bulletins, timelines, and link-analysis diagrams and produces briefing materials to illustrate analytic conclusions and communicate with various levels of management and a broad range of partner audiences.
Composes and produces professional-quality reports, documents, and products.
Performs related work as required.
Minimum Entrance Qualifications
Applicants must be U.S. citizens. A minimum of two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time, paid technical or professional experience where the major duties were related to analysis, law enforcement, security, or military responsibilities, of which one (1) year must have been in a professional capacity.
A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university is preferred and may be substituted for the required experience.
Upon hire, the employee will be asked to obtain and maintain a national security clearance at the SECRET level.
Ability to:
Follow strict guidelines and remain focused and composed under pressure.
Work and make decisions independently.
Analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions.
Apply principles, theories, and practices of criminology and counterterrorism.
Demonstrate a superior knowledge of emerging online technologies and possess a keen understanding of social media.
Learn and utilize various analytical technologies (software/hardware), audio-visual, and related equipment, and assess proper use based on needs.
Compile, code, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit, verify, or process information or data.
Process requests for information from intake to completion, relying on various resources to create a finished product for the intended audience.
Organize information in a clear and concise manner.
Maintain confidentiality.
Adhere to a strict monitoring schedule.
Speak clearly, concisely, and effectively.
Exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
Possess strong computer and Internet skills; strong intelligence writing skills through effective command of the English language, using clear and concise writing, and proper grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.
Willing to work overtime, weekend, and holiday shifts to support operational demands.
Work Schedule:
The BRIC is staffed on a Day as well as a First-Half shift. The shifts are broken down as follows: Sunday - Thursday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM, Tuesday - Saturday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM, and Thursday - Monday from 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM. The BRIC also supports police operations outside of the normal work schedule; therefore, the Crime & Intelligence Analyst may be required to work hours in addition to the regular work schedule to include weekends, overnight hours, and Holidays.
CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK IS REQUIRED
A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST IS REQUIRED
BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED
Terms:
Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SEIU/RL-14
Hours per week: 35
The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected category.
At the City of Boston, we provide our employees with a wide array of benefits and resources that foster both their professional and personal development. Our goal is to make City government a place where everyone is empowered to make a positive impact for the communities in which we live, work, and play.
For full-time positions, employees may be eligible for the following benefits depending on the nature of their employment and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the position. View the Collective Bargaining Agreements page to learn more.
Benefits Available to City Workers
Retirement & Savings Opportunities: Membership in the Boston Retirement System (BRS), a benefit pension plan providing lifetime income to vested employees when they retire, along with deferred compensation options to help you build a secure future. Visit boston.gov/retirement to learn more.
Health Insurance & Benefits: The City offers competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus flexible spending (FSA), dependent care accounts, and life insurance for our employees. Visit boston.gov/insurance to learn more.
Other Benefits: City employees enjoy a benefits package featuring paid time off and leave, subsidized transit (MBTA and Bluebikes), educational assistance, and employee wellness programs. Visit boston.gov/life-city-boston to learn more.
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Part-time employees who are scheduled to work for 20 hours or more per week may also be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Please refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to learn more about any benefits available for this position.
If you have any questions about the benefits offered for this position, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 617-635-3370 or ohr@boston.gov.
Employer City of Boston (MA)
Address 1 City Hall Plaza, Room 612
Boston, Massachusetts, 02201
Phone 617-635-3370
Website https://www.boston.gov