Police Management Analyst

POLICE MANAGEMENT ANALYST POSITION

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY: Open Until Filled

First review of applications and initial interviews will begin the week of June 15, 2026.

JOB INFORMATION

Job Title: Police Management Analyst

Department:  Police

Reports to: Investigations Lieutenant

Location: Marion Police Department

Civil Service: Yes

Bargaining Unit: No

Pay Grade: Non-Bargaining, Pay Grade 9

Overtime Status: N/A

FLSA Status: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

The Police Management Analyst is responsible for conducting complex research and analysis using intelligence-led policing methods while providing timely and pertinent information relating to crime pattern detection, suspect-crime correlation, and target-suspect data. The Management Analyst is also responsible for tracking criminal activity and incorporating data into user-friendly forms to assist decision makers within the department. Given significant latitude to explore data sets in order to maximize the usefulness of products. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/WORK PERFORMED

• Perform systematic and analytical extraction and compilation of data in order to identify suspects, detect problem areas, and predict trends in support of criminal traffic enforcement efforts.
• Disseminate pertinent crime and intelligence data information to administrative and operational units.
  
• Prepare data to make recommendations on resource allocation and deployment of staffing.
• Use graphing and mapping methods to show link analysis, flow analysis, and activity charting to highlight criminal activity and vehicle crash data.
• Act as department liaison regarding the dissemination of crime data with outside agencies and attend area intelligence sharing meetings as needed.
• Develop, manage, and maintain enterprise-level GIS databases, server and applications, desktop, web, mobile, and workflows to support the information and business needs of the police department.
• Comprehensive knowledge of internal data sources, applications, and information workflows related to the police department.
• Capacity to perform complex analysis and geospatial modeling, such as Social Network Analysis and Risk-Terrain Modelling. 
• Knowledge of principles and practice of research and analysis, technical report writing, statistical analysis as applied to crime patterns, probability assessments, and trend analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other both orally and in writing using both technical and non-technical language.
• Perform Social Network Analysis exploration and investigation of alternative applications beyond violent crime.
• Engage in collaborative projects for data sharing and analysis.
• Perform formal training and gaining familiarity with current databases/data workflows.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of principles and practices of research and analysis; technical report writing, statistical analysis as applied to crime patterns, probability assessments and trend analysis. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of crime mapping concepts and spatial analysis techniques using ESRI products.
• Knowledge of Esri ArcGIS Enterprise product suite.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and protect and prevent outside exposure. 
• Ability to provide accurate information analysis.
• Knowledge of statistical applications such as Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) and analytical reporting software such as Crystal Reports. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access and SQL.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Microsoft product suite.
• Two (2) years of experience conducting research and analysis. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to read, speak, write, and understand English to effectively communicate by telephone, in written form, or face to face.
• Ability to obtain NCIC certification.
• Must be able to provide regular and reliable attendance.
• Must possess a valid Iowa driver's license.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Statistics, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Computer Sciences, Geographic Information Systems, or a closely related field.
• Ability to obtain an International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA) certification with time frame dependent upon work experience as a data analyst.
• Ability to obtain the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification upon hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work with minimal supervision upon training.
• Work in a 24/7 potentially stressful office environment.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECKS

• Sex Offender Registry
• Criminal Background Check
• Drug Screening
• Driving Record Check
• Pre-Employment Physical
• Polygraph