Crime Analyst

Crime Analyst

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) Police Department is seeking a highly analytical, innovative, and collaborative professional to serve as its next Crime Analyst. This position plays a critical role in supporting public safety operations across one of the nation's largest transit systems by transforming complex crime and intelligence data into actionable information that enhances decision-making, crime prevention, and deployment strategies. The Crime Analyst serves as a trusted resource to command staff, investigators, patrol personnel, and regional law enforcement partners by identifying crime patterns, emerging trends, and operational risks throughout the BART system. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Providing detailed factual analytical, statistical and narrative reports related to criminal activity.
• Working closely with the investigations unit in creating critical reach bulletins.
• Assist in solving crime occurrences by converting raw data into valid criminal intelligence information.
• Analyzing records in several software programs; maintains accurate recordkeeping for officer status, premise information; analyzes trends and information and presents findings to department personnel.
• Writing routine program and extracts data and develop a variety of standard and customized reports, charts, graphs, and maps by utilizing several programs such as SQL and SSRS.

This position regularly collaborates with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and contributes to the Department's efforts to address quality-of-life concerns, violent crime, organized criminal activity, and emerging public safety challenges across the transit system.

The most qualified candidates for this position will have highly developed competencies in the following areas, which will be reinforced with related work experience and will be clearly articulated during the selection process:

• Crime Analysis & Intelligence Gathering – Collecting, analyzing, and disseminating criminal intelligence to support investigations and crime prevention efforts.
• Data Analytics & Statistical Analysis – Interpreting crime data, identifying trends, and developing actionable recommendations.
• GIS & Crime Mapping – Utilizing GIS, crime mapping tools, dashboards, and data visualizations to communicate analytical findings.
• Law Enforcement Knowledge – Understanding law enforcement operations, criminal justice systems, and intelligence-led policing practices.
• Research & Problem Solving – Conducting research, evaluating information, identifying emerging issues, and developing practical solutions.
• Communication & Reporting – Preparing analytical reports, intelligence products, presentations, and briefings for varied audiences.
• Technology Proficiency – Working with law enforcement databases, records management systems, analytical software, and related technologies.
• Collaboration & Partnership Building – Establishing effective working relationships with law enforcement partners, stakeholders, and community members.

Work Location Requirement: The Crime Analyst position is an on-site role that supports the operational needs of the BART Police Department. Remote or telework arrangements are not available for this position. Candidates should apply only if they are willing and able to report to the designated work location and perform all assigned duties on-site.

Application & Selection Process

This position is represented by BART Police Officers Association (BPOA). All applicants must apply online at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applications must be completed in full and include all requested information, including dates of employment, positions held, hours worked, and a detailed description of duties performed.

Applicants may attach a resume to provide supplemental information; however, the resume does not substitute for completing the application form in its entirety. Only information included in the application at the time of submission will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum qualifications for the position. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received after the closing deadline will not be considered.

Applicants who require assistance with the online application process may contact the Talent Acquisition Division at (510) 464-6112 or employment@bart.gov.

The selection process for this position will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement and may include one or more of the following: a skills or performance demonstration, written examination, and/or panel or individual interview.

All applications will be reviewed by the Talent Acquisition Division to determine whether applicants meet the established Minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants who meet the MQs may be referred to the hiring department for further evaluation as part of the selection process. Unsuccessful applicants may re-apply online by visiting our website at www.bart.gov/jobs for a listing of open positions.

The selection process will include the following phases:

Phase 1: Background Pre-Screening Phase 2: Minimum Qualifications Screening Phase 3: Oral Board Interview Phase 4: Chief's Interview or designee Phase 5: Investigative Background

The selected candidate must demonstrate a work history reflecting reliability and dependability and may be required to provide copies of certificates, diplomas, or other documentation required by law, including proof of authorization to work in the United States, and pass a pre-employment medical examination, which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include an extensive background check, a credit check and successful completion of a polygraph exam. (Does not apply to current full-time BART Police Department employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations).

If selected to proceed in the background investigative phase of the process, you will be asked to provide some essential documents. The following are some of the documents you may be asked to provide naturalization/citizenship papers, birth certificates, school transcripts, proof of selective service, DMV driving history documents, proof of automobile insurance, marriage or divorce certificates (if applicable), and POST certificates (if applicable).

Examples of Duties

1. Selects input data and appropriate software for retrieval of data, develops and maintains large computerized databases, and maintains special files by pre-coding and performing audits.
2. Creates macros and editing programs used in searching, retrieving, and formatting data.
3. Maintains information on sex offenders and registrants, narcotic and arson offenders, parolees and individuals on probation.
4. Maintains liaison with parole, probation, the Department of Justice, and other police agencies at the local, state, and federal levels.
5. Researches, gathers, compiles, and prepares a variety of data from criminal offense reports, arrest reports, and intelligence information.
6. Assists in collecting and preparing crime data for the departmental reports.
7. Researches and reports statistical crime data using software to produce a variety of reports.
8. Monitors crimes, identifies trends of criminal activity, and flags hot spots.
9. Assists with the design, and revision of forms, and preparation of maps, charts, graphs, scatter grams and matrices.
10. Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly crime bulletins for dissemination to operational units within the police department.
11. May meet with citizen groups and organizations to improve community relations and crime prevention awareness.
12. Gathers intelligence information for the BART Police Department.
13. Contacts and consults with various agencies for the purpose of obtaining intelligence information or gaining referrals to fulfill requests.
14. Coordinates intelligence information on various organized crime groups with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
15. Responds to requests for analysis of specific general crime activity for administrative, investigative, and patrol tactical level use.
16. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework and experience in public or business administration, criminology, police science or closely related field. Experience: Two (2) years of experience involving data analysis and evaluation for the implementation of programs in the criminal behavioral or social science fields or related experience. Other Requirements: Must be able to successfully pass a detailed background investigation prior to appointment. Must be able to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Informational needs and objectives of police officers and other users of statistical crime data.
• Knowledge of the organizational concepts of police departments, law enforcement, and the criminal justice system.
• Variety of automated law enforcement systems and software used to compile and analyze data and prepare reports.
• Database administration and design.
• Basic administrative research, analysis, and statistical methods.
• Methods of report writing.
• Basic English grammar, spelling, vocabulary, punctuation, and sentence construction.

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