Senior Criminal Intelligence Analyst

Senior Criminal Intelligence Analyst

Salary

$70,921.50 - $125,014.50 Annually

Location

Prince William County, VA

Job Type

Full-Time (FT)

Job Number

202610710

Department

POLICE

Division

INVESTIGATIONS

Opening Date

07/27/2026

Closing Date

8/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE

C42

Hiring Salary

$83,272.80 - 97,968.00

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Introduction

Are you an experienced problem solver? Are you naturally inquisitive with an analytical mind? Do you possess some prior professional experience and aptitude for supporting police operations and criminal investigations? Are you passionate about finding potential solutions to challenging law enforcement problems and helping the Prince William County Police Department develop analytical strategies and plans to help prevent and solve crimes, to build safer neighborhoods? Then consider joining our team!

The Department seeks to expand its analytical capabilities. As a key role in that mission, we are seeking qualified candidates to serve as a Senior Public Safety Analyst (Senior Criminal Intelligence Analyst). Together with the other members of our strategic analysis team, the Senior Criminal Intelligence Analyst will help the agency harness our investigative information, crime data, and intelligence via enhanced reporting processes, trend analysis, and briefings.

About This Role:

The Senior Criminal Intelligence Analyst would play a leading and crucial role in enhancing the operational efficiency of our police department by researching and analyzing data/intelligence and providing actionable insights and information to support policing strategies and investigative efforts. The key job duties will include research and analysis of law enforcement data; identification and interpretation of criminal activity, patterns, and trends; forecasting trends to aid in staffing and deployment of personnel; and providing investigative support. The Senior Criminal Intelligence Analyst also assists in the training of new analysts and conducts peer reviews of analytical work products and methodologies. In collaboration with the other members of the strategic analysis team, this position would greatly expand our real-time analytical capabilities and our ability to enhance law enforcement operations and meet and exceed the modern demands and expectations of contemporary community policing. The selected candidates should be adept at using popular analytic software, capable of quickly learning new programs, and knowledgeable in research and analysis techniques, including developing collection plans and applying critical thinking to complex data. Strong organizational skills are necessary, including managing multiple priorities, maintaining accurate records, and following instructions. The ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels and other agencies is essential, as is the capacity to work semi-independently, prioritize tasks, and produce high-quality results with minimal supervision.

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or G.E.D. and 5 years relevant experience in data, crime, or intelligence analysis within law enforcement, intelligence agencies, or public safety settings, or research in public safety, or government service.

To view our hiring standards, click here.

Preferences:

Preferred candidates will have:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, statistics, business, or criminal intelligence, or a related field.
• Experience in data, crime, or intelligence analysis within law enforcement, intelligence agencies, or public safety settings, or research in public safety, or government service.
• Proficiency in analytic software, Microsoft Office, and open-source tools
• Familiarity with GIS mapping, presentation software, and data visualization techniques.

Special Requirements: All employees considered for hire by the Police Department are subject to a Polygraph Examination and a thorough Background Investigation.

Work Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with potential consideration for occasional remote work based on operational demands and successful completion of a probationary period after hiring. Incumbents are also subject to rotating on-call and/or call-back schedules.

Starting Salary Range: $83,272.80 - 97,968.00/yr

We also offer great benefits, including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). For more information on PSLF, please click here: PSLF.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

Click on the link below to explore our plans and rates.

Prince William County Benefit Programs

01

By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1). Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2). My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application; 3). Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4). If selected, my employment dates will be verified back three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.

• Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
• No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.

02

Honesty and integrity are core values in police work. False statements, lying, knowingly providing inaccurate information, as well as, the misrepresentation of facts will not be tolerated. The information you provide below will be checked and validated. If this information is found to be false, it may lead to you being removed from the hiring process and REJECTED from further consideration. I understand and acknowledge the above standard in furnishing the most accurate information in the applicant hiring process with the Prince William County Police.

• I understand and wish to proceed further in this process.
• I decline to proceed any further in this process.

03

All employees considered for hire by the Police Department are subject to a Polygraph Examination and to a thorough Background Investigation (Federal clearances do not substitute for either). Would you be willing to participate in both of these processes?

• Yes
• No

04

This position requires a high school diploma or G.E.D. and 5 years of related experience, including complex data analysis, fact-finding, and the dissemination of analytical findings in both verbal and written formats. Please select the option that reflects your highest level of completed education in intelligence agencies, public safety settings, research in public safety, or government service. Please select the option that reflects your highest level of completed education.

• Bachelors Degree or higher
• Associates Degree
• Some College
• High School Diploma/G.E.D
• None of the above

05

Please quantify your years of relevant experience in data, crime, or intelligence analysis within law enforcement, intelligence agencies, or public safety settings, or research in public safety, or government service.

• More than 6 years
• 5 - 6 years
• 3-4 years
• 1 - 2 years
• Less than 1 year

06

Please quantify your years of experience with complex data analysis, fact-finding, and dissemination of analytical findings in verbal and written formats.

• 9 or more years
• 7 - 8 years
• 5 - 6 years
• 4 years or less

07

Please quantify your experience in the crime and intelligence analysis field within a criminal justice or law enforcement environment.

• 5 or more years
• 3 - 4 years
• 1 - 2 years
• Less than 1 year

08

Please identify the type(s) of analysis work you have conducted in the past.

• Crime Analysis
• Tactical Analysis
• Strategic Analysis
• Administrative / Research Analysis
• Intelligence Analysis
• None of the above

09

What employment setting(s) was your analysis work done in?

• Public Sector- Local Law Enforcement
• Public Sector-Non Law Enforcement
• Public Sector- State Law Enforcement
• Public Sector-Federal Law Enforcement
• Private Sector- Non Law Enforcement
• Private Sector- Law Enforcement
• Military
• None of the above

10

Please select the criminal activities youve had experience in handling in your past employment history. (Check all that apply)

• Exploitation of data
• Researching
• Vetting
• None of the above

11

Please select the criminal intelligence tasks you have had professional experience in. (Check all that apply)

• Locate and identify associations
• Make connections, link crimes and suspects
• Identify crime trends and/or hot spots
• Identify potential threats
• Identify emerging crime patterns
• None of the above

12

Please select the criminal intelligence analysis product you have had professional experience in producing. (Check all that apply)

• Bulletins
• Presentations
• Spreadsheets
• Tables/Graphs/Charts
• Maps
• None of the above

13

Please identify the law enforcement computer system(s) with which you have professional experience utilizing. (Check all that apply)

• VCIN/NCIC
• LInX
• CLEAR
• TLO
• ArcGIS Mapping
• Cell phone data records analysis software
• Police records management system (RMS)
• Any other analytical software
• None of the above

14

From the options below, select the response(s) that describe the professional experience you have had in the following crime analysis products. (Check all that apply)

• Individual subject backgrounds
• Analytical reports
• Link charts
• Timelines
• Graphs
• None of the above

15

Please select the conduct analysis you have had professional experience with. (Check all that apply)

• Searching large volumes of data
• Working with police records
• Using online databases
• Other relevant systems
• None of the above

16

Please select from the options below the analytical tools you have most commonly used in the crime/intelligence analysis field. (Check all that apply)

• Activity Matrices
• Link Analysis
• Hot Spot Analysis
• Temporal analysis
• Data mining
• Spatial distribution
• None of the above

17

Work may be stressful because of the sophistication and complexity of data analysis and in-house demands for quick results and information. Are you able to work under these demands?

• Yes
• No

18

Are you willing to accept a salary between $83,272.80 - $97,968.00/yr?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Prince William County Government

Address 1 County Complex Court

Prince William County, Virginia, 22192

Website https://www.pwcva.gov/department/human-resources/careers