Sheriff's Crime Analyst

The Position

Bargaining Unit: DSA - Sheriff's Sworn Management Unit

Why Join Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff?
The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff is the largest law enforcement agency in Contra Costa with over 1,100 sworn and professional employees dedicated to providing the highest level of law enforcement and customer service. The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff strives to maintain the highest standard of professional integrity and ethics. The Office of the Sheriff is dedicated to pursuing excellence in performance throughout the organization and in the community through the quality of its personnel.

The Office of the Sheriff is recruiting to fill one (1) Sheriff's Crime Analyst position within the Office of the Sheriff's Investigations Division.

This classification is located in the Office of the Sheriff Investigations Division, reporting to a police manager. The incumbent in this class is a non-sworn employee who works closely with Patrol and Investigations personnel to accomplish the mission of the Office of the Sheriff. Sheriff's Crime Analysts are responsible for collecting and analyzing criminal intelligence data to identify crime patterns and predict future crime trends. Incumbents work as an integral part of Investigation teams to help identify suspects and leads and provide investigative support for field personnel. Assigned work involves the extensive and critical reading of incident reports, supplements, and forensic reports, using internal and external data sources to mine crime and suspect information. This position requires initiative, independent judgment, and decision-making skills.

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes the initiative to achieve goals; someone who is motivated and willing to self-initiate proactivity
• Brings strong organizational skills and a results-driven mindset to achieve the goals of the position and the department
• Possesses strong analytical skills and will uses data to drive results
• Upholds integrity and excellence, following through on commitments and accountability in achieving objectives
• Operates with minimal supervision to achieve goals
• Is passionate for serving the community and has a sincere interest in learning and growing within the role
• Thrives in a team environment, stepping up to support colleagues and fostering a culture of collaboration and shared success.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Organizing and compiling criminal intelligence data on crime trend activities
• Conducting predictive analysis through the use of regression and other statistical methods
• Identifying trends in criminal activity and calls for service
• Analyzing crime patterns and series to identify possible suspects or leads
• Gathering, analyzing, correlating, or evaluating information from a variety of resources
• Providing investigative research using multiple databases and sources, creating link analyses, timelines, and event flow diagrams
• Performing telephone toll analysis to identify suspects, leads, or witnesses and to verify or falsify alibi information
• Preparing comprehensive written reports, presentations, maps, or charts based on research, collection, and analysis of intelligence data

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will assist in solving high-profile cases
• You will work closely with others in a rewarding career
• You will perform work that will provide a safe environment for the citizens of Contra Costa County
• You will work in a dynamic, supportive and challenging work environment
• You will make a meaningful impact, collaborate with a great team, and expand your skills--all while receiving competitive pay

A few challenges you might face in this job :

• You will be analyzing complex information and delivering data-driven reports with accuracy
• You will need to stay up-to-date with evolving software and technology requirements
• You will need to adjust priorities quickly to meet the ever-changing needs of the Office

Competencies Required:

• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Mathematical Facility: Performing computations and solving mathematical problems
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Thinking & Acting Systematically: Formulating objectives and priorities, and implementing plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Presentation Skill: Formally delivering information to groups
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing

To read the complete job description, please visit the website: www.cccounty.us/hr

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of State valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License will be accepted during the application process.

Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in criminal justice, science, social science, mathematics or a closely related field.

Experience: Two (2) years full time or its equivalent experience in a law enforcement related field which included the collection, compilation and analysis of crime data

Substitution for Experience: . Possession of a master's degree in the field of study noted above may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience

Selection Process

Application filing and evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application, applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.Online Skills Assessment: An online, multiple-choice assessment will be administered to all accepted candidates. This assessment will measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the Sheriff's Crime Analyst classification. These may include but are not limited to: Analyzing and Interpreting Data, Critical Thinking, Mathematical Facility, Attention to Detail, Displaying Ownership and Accountability, Professional Integrity and Ethics, and written communication . (Weight 100%). This assessment will be administered remotely using a computer. You will need access to a reliable internet connection to take the assessment. It is not recommended to take the assessment using a cell phone. Tentatively scheduled for: TBD (Weighted 100%)
The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Norma Martinez at Norma.Martinez@hrd.cccounty.us For any technical issues, please contact the Government Jobs' applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 3/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

• 

• Contra Costa County Human Resources Department

• 925-655-2100

Show more