Crime Analyst

Crime Analyst Salary $30.88

• $39.

43 Hourly Location Lincoln, NE Job Type Full time/probationary or status Job Number 202600220 Department Police Department Opening Date 04/02/2026 Closing Date 4/12/2026 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions Job Posting Information The Lincoln Police Department is seeking a skilled and motivated Crime Analyst to join our team. This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to directly work with crime data and support criminal investigations by uncovering patterns, connecting critical information, and helping bring clarity to complex cases. In this role, you'll apply advanced analytical techniques to interpret intelligence from a wide range of sources. You'll gather, evaluate, and transform raw data into meaningful insights that support law enforcement operations. Your work will result in clear, actionable reports and analytical products that make a real difference in the field. We're looking for someone who can think critically, communicate effectively, and confidently present findings—whether in written reports or in testimony. If you thrive on solving problems, working with data, and contributing to a safer community, this could be your next career move. An extensive background check will be done on the top candidate(s). The background check will consist of, but not limited to, criminal history check, past employment reference check and credit check.

Minimum Qualifications/Necessary Special Requirements Desired:

Bachelor's degree with major course work in computer science, research methods, statistics, criminal justice, social sciences, or related field and 2 years experience in crime research, crime analysis, law enforcement or criminal records maintenance. Experience with data analysis or relational software such as: Power BI, Access, SQL DB, PenLink/Telephone Toll Analysis, Cellebrite, and advanced Excel skills to include various formulas and analytical writing skills.

Minimum Qualifications :

Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in computer science, research methods, statistics, criminal justice, public administration or related field and two years of experience in crime research, crime analysis, law enforcement or criminal records maintenance; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities, and skills. We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position: Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance. We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 11 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days. All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait! 30 days of Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching. Up to 4 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave $70,000 of Life Insurance $1,250 of Tuition Reimbursement 401(a) Retirement Plan . If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9% Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.

Optional benefits include:

Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Allstate Voluntary Plans Supplemental Term Life Deferred Compensation Plans 01 APPLICATION

COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGMENT

1. This application process is hand scored. 2. All questions must be fully answered to receive full credit. 3. Copied/pasted answers may not receive full credit. 4. "See resume" in lieu of providing detailed responses may not receive full credit. 6. I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application. Acknowledge 02 Indicate if you have a college level coursework or a degree in the following: (check all that apply) Coursework only

• Research Methods Associate's degree
• Research Methods Bachelor's degree
• Research Methods Coursework only
• Statistics Associate's degree
• Statistics Bachelor's degree
• Statistics Coursework only
• Criminal Justice Associate's degree
• Criminal Justice Bachelor's degree
• Criminal Justice Coursework only
• Public Administration Associate's degree
• Public Administration Bachelor's degree
• Public Administration Coursework only
• Social Sciences Associate's degree
• Social Sciences Bachelor's degree
• Social Sciences Course work only
• Computer Science Associate's degree
• Computer Science Bachelor's degree
• Computer Science Course work only
• related field Associate's degree
• related field Bachelor's degree
• related field None 03 If checking related field, please specify the field.

04 Do you have experience in crime research, crime analysis, intelligence analysis, and/or crime records maintenance? No experience Yes, less than 6 months experience Yes, 6 months to 2 years experience Yes, 2 to 4 years experience Yes, more than 4 years experience 05 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience. 06 Do you have experience in law enforcement as a certified police officer or criminal investigative experience? No experience Non certified, but investigative experience

• 6 months to 4 years experience Non certified, but investigative experience
• more than 4 years experience Certified or past certified officer
• 6 months to 4 years experience Certified or past certified officer
• more than 4 years experience 07 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience.

08 Do you have experience reviewing or preparing crime reports/intelligence products? No experience Yes, less than 6 months experience Yes, 6 months to 2 years experience Yes, 2 to 4 years experience Yes, more than 4 years experience 09 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience. 10 Indicate if you have experience using the following software: (check all that apply) Microsoft Word

• Training only Microsoft Word
• Used occasionally Microsoft Word
• Used daily Microsoft Excel
• Training only Microsoft Excel
• Used occasionally Microsoft Excel
• Used daily Microsoft Excel
• Some formulas Microsoft Excel
• Advanced formulas Microsoft
• Some pivot tables Microsoft Excel
• Advanced pivot tables Microsoft Access
• Training only Microsoft Access
• Used occasionally Microsoft Access
• Used daily PenLink
• Training only PenLink
• Used occasionally PenLink
• Used daily Power BI
• Training only Power BI
• Used occasionally Power BI
• Used Daily ArcGIS Mapping
• Training only ArcGIS Mapping Used occasionally ArcGIS Mapping
• Used daily ArcGIS Web Mapping
• Training only ArcGIS Web Mapping
• Used occasionally ArcGIS Web Mapping
• Used daily IBM i2 Analyst Notebook
• Training only IBM i2 Analyst Notebook
• Used occasionally IBM i2 Analyst Notebook
• Used daily SQL Database or similar
• Training only SQL Database or similar
• Used occasionally SQL Database or similar
• Used daily Other spreadsheet programs
• Training only Other spreadsheet programs
• Used occasionally Other spreadsheet programs
• Used daily No experience 11 If checking other spreadsheet programs, please indicate.

12 Do you have experience writing analytical products using critical thinking skills? No experience Yes, less than 6 months experience Yes, 6 months to 2 years experience Yes, 2 to 4 years experience Yes, more than 4 years experience 13 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience. 14 Do you have experience analyzing criminal activity or collecting related statistics or data? No experience Yes, less than 6 months experience Yes, 6 months to 2 years experience Yes, 2 to 4 years experience Yes, more than 4 years experience 15 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience. 16 Do you have experience working with Analyst Notebook or similar link-analysis programs? No experience Yes, training only Yes, performed ocassionally Yes, performed daily 17 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience. Required Question Employer City of Lincoln/Lancaster County Address 555 South 10th Street, Room 302 Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508 Phone (402) 441-7597 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm